Australia
Briefing paper
Teacher experience and self-efficacy in the classroom
This paper examines teacher self-efficacy in the classroom in relation to 3 competencies: classroom management, instruction, and student engagement. It focuses on differences in these competencies between novice teachers (5 years’ experience or less) compared to their experienced colleagues (5 years’ experience or more). It finds novice teachers report significantly lower levels of confidence than...
Report
Snapshot: the impact of Reconciliation Action Plans in 2024
An annual report that measures the impact that organisations with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are having across Australia. Every RAP drives change through three core pillars: Relationships, Respect and Opportunities. The report shows the RAP program is expanding and many RAP organisations are deepening their impact through strong governance and accountability.
Report
Evidence-based practices in school settings for student wellbeing
This report provides insights into strategies and interventions that improve aspects of wellbeing linked to learning and clarifies the degree of evidence underpinning them. It finds that Australian education systems and sectors can have medium to very high confidence in the wellbeing strategies and interventions identified.
Guide
Signs of success
A set of resources designed to support employers who want to create an inclusive workplace for Deaf and hard of hearing employees. It includes a six-part video series showcasing real-life success stories of employers who have embraced inclusive, Deaf-friendly workplaces and provides practical guidance on how your business can do the same, as well as...
Report
Made to manipulate: the impact of deceptive online design practices on wellbeing and strategies to mitigate harm
This report describes what Australia can learn from other countries in tackling deceptive and manipulative online design features. It finds that Australia is falling behind and lacks economy-wide protections against unfair trading practices. The report makes recommendations for government, regulators and businesses.