Schools across New South Wales, including those in the North Coast region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.
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Posted inEducation, Local News
School leavers step into trades and break barriers
With HSC results out, Apprenticeship Support Australia is calling on school leavers to consider apprenticeships and traineeships in industries crying out for skilled workers.
Posted inEducation, Local News
Giving the gift of inclusion: Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas appeal to support disability education in schools
This Christmas, help Sporting Wheelies bring disability education to more schools across New England and the country. Read more here.
Posted inSchool News, Tweed Shire
Tweed students move into safer, flood-resilient schools
Students at Tumbulgum and Condong public schools have officially moved into their newly rebuilt, flood-resilient campuses this week
Posted inEducation, Good News, Health, New England
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inBallina, Education, Good News
Ballina cadet becomes first graduate of NSW Government’s Fresh Start program
Young Ballina local William Black is the first person in New South Wales to graduate from the Minns Government’s $252 million Fresh Start Program, marking a major milestone for the initiative and for Ballina Shire Council.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Low Methane Beef project delivers first genomic insights to help reduce emissions in beef cattle
The Low Methane Beef (LMB) project has reached a major milestone, releasing its first genomic Research Breeding Values (RBVs) for methane emissions in beef cattle.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Richmond Valley
MP calls for urgent fix to support class funding shortfall in Clarence and Richmond Valley schools
Nationals Member for Clarence has called on the State Government to urgently increase funding to ensure students in Clarence and Richmond Valley schools can access the support class placements.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Funding secured for Clarence River Historical Society digitisation program
The Clarence River Historical Society has been awarded $12,000 to support a major digitisation project. Read more here.
Posted inEducation, Grafton
Improved playground boosts inclusive learning at South Grafton Public School
South Grafton Public School has enhanced learning opportunities for children in its Early Intervention program thanks to $11,904 grant.