This inquiry report recommends that state and territory governments explore more effective integration between education and healthcare services so schools can have timely access to student support services, including psychologists, social workers, and behaviour specialists, to help identify and manage disruptive behaviour.

In this report, researchers examine the discourse surrounding the recent push to remove 'streaming' from New Zealand primary and secondary schools. Streaming, or the grouping of students with peers of similar academic attainment, is widespread in New Zealand schools, just as it is in many countries.

Educational engagement and outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care trail significantly behind those of their peers according to this report.

This project focused on the delivery of a modified version of the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships education program with Year 7 and Year 9 students in six Victorian secondary schools over 2022.

Australia’s long-term increase in student absence rates is of increasing concern for educators, researchers and policy-makers nationwide. This report reveals diverse, and sometimes contradictory perspectives, on the causes, consequences and potential solutions to school attendance issues, especially in the post-COVID era.