This report presents findings from a school-based research project examining the development, implementation and outcomes of a whole-school anti-racism and cultural inclusion initiative in a South Australian secondary school. Findings indicate that this sustained, whole-school approach led to a range of positive outcomes.

This report presents findings from a review examining the role of school-based health and allied health initiatives in Australia. It provides policymakers with insights into how these initiatives impact student outcomes. The review found evidence that some school-based programs, when delivered effectively and in a way that supports learning, are associated with improved outcomes.

The implementation plan reflects Education Ministers’ shared commitment to ensuring that every Australian school is a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment. The plan includes commitments for all education sectors and schools to embed and reflect the expectations of the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Schools in their policies and procedure by Term 1...

School attendance in Australia is a big and growing problem. Federal, state, and territory Education Ministers have committed to getting school attendance back to pre-pandemic rates by the end of the decade. However, this analysis shows there is a long way to go. The brief proposes that governments should take five key first steps.

The purpose of the review was to examine what is working to prevent and respond to bullying in Australian schools and what needs strengthening. The review includes eight recommendations that aim to ensure that every Australian school is a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment where bullying and other harmful behaviours are not accepted.