Summit Blog

BlendED National supports young people who have experienced significant barriers to mainstream education, including school can’t, anxiety, neurodivergence, mental health challenges, bullying, exclusion, and extended time away from school. We help rebuild trust in learning through our dual engagement model, including: Teacher-led online (synchronous) face-to-face learning Embedded wellbeing and pastoral

Written by Greg Brown, Strategenics Teacher workload is one of the biggest challenges facing education today. Administrative burden, lesson planning, reporting, and differentiation requirements are increasing — while time is not. This is where AI presents a practical, immediate opportunity. Not as a replacement for teachers — but as a

Written by Vanessa Gray, St Joseph’s Regional College, Teacher & Dr Darren Gray, Brainstorm Rehabilitation, Director Every teacher knows students are different.  So why are so many still disengaged, overwhelmed, or under-challenged? Across Australian classrooms, diversity is not new.  Students differ in readiness, prior knowledge, pace of learning, and preferred

Written by Chris Munro, Executive Director, Growth Coaching International Got a minute? As educators, leaders, and administrators, our days are full of impromptu conversations. You know the ones: a knock on the door (or not); a quick corridor chat; a parent at the gate; a passing exchange at break time.

Written by Melanie Moffatt, Senior Health and Wellbeing Lead, Health writer. Learn how to enhance your sleep habits. Have you ever felt exhausted, unfocused, or irritable after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Sleep is essential for mental and physical health, yet many of us struggle to get the recommended seven to

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy Around this time of year, things often start to feel a bit more intense. More pressure. More expectations. And, if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, a little less daylight as well. Then there is the cost of things.

Written by Dr Kay Oddone, Director, Linking Learning Advisory There is something inspiring about looking up at the night sky. On a clear evening, we might see thousands of individual points of light; distant suns scattered across the darkness. On their own, they are beautiful, but they don’t necessarily tell

Written by Greg Brown, Strategenics Artificial Intelligence is accelerating faster than most education systems can comfortably absorb. Schools are under pressure to innovate, yet equally accountable for safety, governance, and student outcomes. This tension is where most institutions get stuck. Across Australia, we are seeing a consistent pattern: AI pilots

Written by Chris Munro, Executive Director, Growth Coaching International Although a relatively young field, research has confirmed the positive effects of workplace coaching. These positive effects range from improvements in self-efficacy and wellbeing to behavioural change including leadership skills, performance, and skill development. So why are coaching, and coaching approaches,

Written by Belle Osmic, Director, Best Silent Disco If you’re a teacher, school coordinator, or event organiser looking for a fun, flexible, and hassle-free activity—Silent Disco is one of the most exciting experiences you can bring to your students. At Best Silent Disco Australia, we specialise in delivering unforgettable school

Written by Melanie Moffatt, Senior Health and Wellbeing Lead, Health writer. Have you come across these barriers to exercising? Not enough time in the day? Too much time spend in the classroom? Competing demands for your time? Deadlines getting in the way? Instead of an all-nothing approach to exercise, micro workouts

Written by Simi Rayat, CPsychol, GAICD, PCC, Award-Winning Global Business Psychologist, Wellbeing Face Pty Ltd What the Global Joy School Pilot Revealed Schools do not need more programs. They need students who are ready to learn. Emotionally settled. Confident. Reflective. Engaged. The Global Joy School Pilot was designed around one

Written by Rhiannon Bowman, Editor, Education Matters Magazine Exhibiting at the National Education Summit places your organisation in front of one of the most influential education audiences in Australia. But visibility alone does not guarantee impact. With school leaders carefully evaluating potential partners, exhibitors must approach the Summit with a

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy How did you sleep last night? If you are a teacher or school leader, the honest answer might sound familiar. You stayed up late finishing planning or replying to emails. You woke once or twice during the night. And

Written by Alexandra Ryan, Head of World’s Greatest Shave, Leukaemia Foundation  The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is so much more than a cancer fundraiser. It’s a chance for schools to come together, to empower students, and to feel part of something bigger than themselves.    At the Leukaemia Foundation, we’ve seen

Written by Athena Panagopoulos, Senior Speech Pathologst & Senior Manager: SSS, Language Disorder Australia Language is the infrastructure of schooling, the medium through which teaching happens, relationships form, behaviour is regulated, and learning is measured. Yet Language Disorder is still treated as a niche concern, when population data tell a

Written by Shane Tooley, Assistant Principal Curriculum, St Peter Claver College Artificial Intelligence has moved faster than education policy, faster than curriculum reform, and faster than many schools ever anticipated. For many educators, AI arrived in classrooms not as a carefully planned innovation, but as an urgent disruption — raising

Written by Bianca McLeish, Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Teaching is one of the most emotionally demanding professions. Every day, teachers are expected to calm dysregulated students—often without having the foundational knowledge or tools to regulate themselves during ongoing stress. This imbalance leaves educators depleted, even though

Written by Rhiannon Bowman, Editor, Education Matters Magazine As Australian education continues to evolve, so too does the way schools engage with suppliers, partners, and service providers. In 2026, school leaders are increasingly strategic, data-informed, and selective in their partnerships. For organisations exhibiting at the National Education Summit or engaging

Written by Simi Rayat, CPsychol, GAICD, PCC, Award-Winning Global Business Psychologist, Wellbeing Face Pty Ltd Over the past decade, I’ve noticed something quietly shifting in schools. Educators are working harder than ever. And yet many feel more depleted than ever. Rising student anxiety. Increased behavioural complexity. Curriculum reform. AI integration. Administrative

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy On Sunday evening, a principal told me she feels a tightening in her chest. She loves her school, believes in her staff, and is proud of her students. She would choose the role again without hesitation. And yet, as

Written by Dr Sonia Cheema, Leadership Coach, Teaching and Learning  Coach, VCE Chemistry teacher, Al Taqwa College  Across contemporary Australian schooling, wellbeing leadership has become a cornerstone of whole-school improvement. Rising mental health challenges, teacher attrition, complex family dynamics, and rapidly changing social environments have placed significant expectations on school

Written by Meg MacKenzie, Senior Speech Pathologst & Team Leader: SSS, Language Disorder Australia Walk into any classroom and you’ll see thoughtful differentiation in action – adjusted texts, scaffolded writing, hands-on maths materials, targeted intervention groups. Yet one of the most significant barriers to learning often sits in plain sight:

Written by Kerri Ledingham, VE Teacher, RMIT University I recently met with Meg*, a VE student with suspected Dyscalculia. Schooling has been difficult for her, and five years post‑secondary she enrolled in a pathway program with the end goal of a career in medicine. Meg was a determined and impressive

Written by Rhiannon Bowman, Editor, Education Matters Magazine For organisations working in and alongside schools, the National Education Summit is more than an exhibition, it’s a strategic opportunity to connect directly with principals, deputies, curriculum leaders, business managers, and classroom educators actively seeking solutions. However, strong returns don’t happen by

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy The beginning of a school year carries a quiet but powerful weight. Before strategic plans are finalised, before targets are locked in, before the year gathers momentum, leaders are already shaping something far more enduring: the conditions in which people

Written by Dr Sonia Cheema, Leadership Coach, Teaching and Learning  Coach, VCE Chemistry teacher, Al Taqwa College  Abstract Contemporary Australian schooling operates within an environment of heightened volatility—climatic events, pandemic after-effects, workforce pressures and accelerated digital transformation. This article synthesises national datasets and policy frameworks to interrogate how schools might

Written by Simi Rayat, CPsychol, GAICD, PCC, Award-Winning Global Business Psychologist, Wellbeing Face Pty Ltd It’s 8:42am. You’ve answered emails. Settled a disagreement. Adjusted a lesson because the tech didn’t work. Smiled warmly at a student carrying more than their school bag. And it’s not even recess. If you’re an

Written by Maria Mertzanakis, Deputy Head of Senior School- Teaching and Learning, Oran Park Anglican College Practical tools that are already making a difference in classrooms across the country Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers. It’s not because they don’t love their students or their craft — most

Written by Andrew Murray, Former Secondary Principal, Director Lumina Wellbeing Strategy Over the past few years, wellbeing has moved from the sidelines to the centre of school life. That shift matters. It reflects a growing honesty about what many educators have been carrying for a long time. Schools cannot thrive if