Building on the elements outlined in the Directions Paper, Strengthening Networks and School Communities: Guidelines for Student Support Services (the Guidelines) has been developed as the main point of reference for student support services staff and schools, networks and regions using or overseeing the Program. It includes information on Planning and delivering student support services...

The NAPLAN involves all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 being assessed using common tests nationwide. Student performance can also be shown on a single scale that continues from Year 3 to Year 9, which will enable parents to see their child’s progress over time. The report includes results for Indigenous students, students...

This 2-page policy statement is consistent with Providing Safe Schools P-12 in its rationale and outlines specific policy statements on, procedures and definitions of suspension, exclusion or transfer of students in ACT public schools. TP201008 is the identifier of this document.

Most adult smokers begin smoking during adolescence; nicotine dependence can develop relatively quickly and, once established, most smokers smoke for approximately 40 years. For adolescents dependent upon nicotine, cessation interventions are not well established. It is, therefore, essential that public health interventions focus on preventing initiation and maintenance and decreasing the prevalence of youth smoking...

This thesis investigates first-year students' challenges in making sense of the learning and teaching environment during their first semester at university. The aims for the research are threefold. Firstly, mapping the range of challenges students at one university faced in their learning and teaching environments in the first semester. Secondly, developing a greater understanding of...