Does Inclusion Increase Participation?
The article, “The Conditions that Make Being a Teacher Almost Unmanageable”, by Martin McKenzie-Murray published in The Saturday Paper, explores…
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The Hardship Faced by Teachers in Today’s Australian Classrooms: A Call for Support and Systemic Change
Teaching in Australia has long been a demanding profession, but recent years have seen unprecedented levels of stress and burnout…
Read moreUnderstanding ADHD: The Importance of Community Awareness and a Systemic Approach
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting both children and adults….
Read moreA Systemic Approach to Managing School Refusal
School refusal is a complex issue where a child or adolescent consistently avoids going to school or has difficulty attending….
Read moreSchools and Boundaries: What are they and why do we need them?
Boundaries are common but poorly understood. How and why do we establish and maintain boundaries in our relationships, friendships, at…
Read moreTreatment of Childhood Eating Disorders: School, Family, Practitioner – Who’s Responsible?
Eating Disorders, which carry a high mortality rate, can be frightening for those involved whether family, teacher, or friend. An…
Read moreThe Zero Violence, Zero Exclusion Dilemma
Schools have seen an upsurge in the level of dysregulation and violence they encounter daily. The express objective of bower(schools)…
Read moreOn the Same Page
Schools are vital inter-professional hubs for the support of all children including those with high and complex needs, despite never…
Read moreAssaults on Teachers and Principals on the Rise
With approximately 50% of Australian Principals experiencing or witness to physical violence in schools, how do schools draw a line…
Read moreThe State of the Education Sector
Calls for “urgent action” and “practical reform” in the Australian education system and the challenges of “teacher shortages”, “unsustainable workloads”,…
Read moreThe bower(schools) Approach to Managing Anxiety
At the beginning of a school year, anxiety levels are often running high for students and teachers alike. Teachers are…
Read moreEach Student Brings a Village with Them
Welcome to the 2024 school year. What an exciting time for students and their families as students begin their next…
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