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The 10 000 steps myth: Aspects of walking most …

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Strategies to promote inclusion in health and physical

WebIn previous Teacher articles, our Monash University colleagues have shared some benefits of promoting inclusion in schools, as well as practical, research-informed …

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Implementing evidence-based strategies to improve …

WebSchool actions and next steps. Emerging from this evidence are three actions for schools to consider when planning student wellbeing program and support. While …

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Gardening to relieve stress and improve health

WebWellbeing by Teacher is dedicated to improving the lives of teachers and school leaders by providing them with informative, evidence-based strategies to care for …

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Action research: School-based interventions for student mental …

WebIn 2021, they embarked on their own action research project to investigate whether school-based interventions can have a significant positive impact on students’ …

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The mental health of teachers

WebBy some estimates, about 25 per cent of teachers will leave the profession within five years of starting, although this figure could be as high as 50 per cent (AITSL, …

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Preventing teacher stress and burnout, and improving …

WebIn Mindfulness for teachers: A pilot study to assess effects on stress, burnout and teaching efficacy, Flook and colleagues (2013) say that teachers play a central role …

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School attendance and mental health disorders

WebMental health disorders are a significant cause of student absence from school, particularly in the secondary school years, according to a new study published in …

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School success for kids with chronic illness

WebThe study found that children with a chronic condition have a 30–80 per cent increased risk of missing school due to recurrent hospitalisations for treatment of their …

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Why ocean swimming is good for you

WebIt helps to build endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, while also toning muscles and building strength. It can also help to maintain a healthy weight, …

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Implementing student behaviour supports in schools – consistency …

WebFigure 1. The 6 recommendations from Effective Behaviour Supports for Schools (Evidence for Learning, 2023) This article focuses on implementation as …

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Mental health has never been more important

WebTeachers are prioritising mental health. It's heartening to see that 69 per cent of schools, 23 per cent of early learning services and 118 000 individual educators …

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Supporting a positive body image in students

WebWhen it comes to body image issues and eating disorders, many still think of it as a female issue. But, as Danni Rowlands, the National Manager of Prevention …

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How pets can positively impact our mental and physical wellbeing

WebImage supplied. ‘Pets can improve our mood by decreasing feelings of depression, anxiety and anger, and by increasing our sense of hope and joy,’ she tells …

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The Research Files Episode 41: Principal health and wellbeing

WebTeacher Magazine (ACER) The Research Files Episode 41: Principal health and wellbeing. 2.1K. Jo Earp: Philip Riley, welcome to The Research Files. You're the …

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Reinventing Australian schools to enhance wellbeing, learning and…

WebAll children deserve a healthy foundation for their development and growth, and schools play a crucial role. A new discussion paper (Sahlberg et al., 2023) suggests …

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Student welfare: Secondary educators’ support strategies during…

WebEducators employ a range of strategies to manage student wellbeing, but the impact of COVID-19 on their approach to this is not yet fully understood. A recent …

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Improving menstrual health education in schools

WebDr Curry explains. ‘Specifically in Years 5 to 8, there’s a focus on puberty and physical changes while then in Year 9, the syllabus shifts more to sexuality and …

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Combining physical activity with maths

WebIntroducing mathematics into physical activity. Activities were completed each morning in the school hall and green space after assembly, which ensured minimal …

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