Summit Blog

Written by Jaclyn Geddes (Lees), CEO, enrich360 What is your school’s plan for food waste? Is there one at all? From lunchbox leftovers and classroom snacks to canteen prep and school events, food waste in schools adds up quickly. But with the right mindset and tools, it becomes something much

Written by Dr. Ari Pinar, Education Specialist, Epoch Consultancy / Kiddi® Children today spend significantly less time engaged in unstructured, playful activities than previous generations. Research indicates that they now experience only half as much outdoor free playtime as children did in the 1970s (Mullan, 2019). As academic pressures rise,

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting As a former principal, I get it. Student achievement. Data. Targets. Pressure. The relentless push to measure what matters—and sometimes, what doesn’t. But over the past few years, my focus has shifted. Through my work on teacher and principal flourishing,

Written by Dr Caroline Blackley, Founder and Director, Dr Caroline Blackley Four Dimensions In today’s classrooms, teachers face a complex and fast-paced environment where decisions are made every few seconds. These decisions—ranging from instructional choices to behaviour management—are shaped by a mix of cognitive load, emotional state, and prior experience.

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting I’ve spent enough time in schools to know that behind every principal’s polished newsletter photo is someone who’s holding a lot, sometimes too much. The 2024 ACU Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey didn’t exactly sugar-coat it: school leadership

Written by Laki Sideris, Head of Product, Informit One of the subtler challenges in schools today is: students are researching more than ever, but often without knowing what research actually is. They know how to look things up. They’ll go to Google, ask ChatGPT, scan a few headlines or click

Written by Aware Super We’re in a new financial year, so what should you be doing about your super? Download your super fund app. Engage with your super fund’s tools and calculators to make the most of your super. Make sure your nominated beneficiaries are up to date. Check your

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting Yes, we understand what burnout is. We’ve seen it in our staffrooms. We’ve felt it in our calendars, our shoulders, and our sighs at the end of a long week. That creeping exhaustion that no long weekend can fix. The

Written by Education Matters Exhibiting at the National Education Summit is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with passionate educators, school leaders, and education decision-makers from across the country. But standing out from the crowd and achieving long-term ROI requires a solid plan – our media partner Education Matters share

Written by Bruce Dell, CEO, Hologram Zoo As the demand grows for innovative, future-focused education, Hologram Zoo, developed by Axiom Holographics, is emerging as a groundbreaking tool for schools. Designed to immerse students in the world of cutting-edge technology, Hologram Zoo bridges classroom learning with real-world application—bringing STEM (Science, Technology,

Written by Ros Lugg, CEO/Founder, StepsWeb Literacy is more than just reading and writing—it’s a gateway to opportunity. In today’s fast-paced, information-rich world, core literacy skills are essential for accessing knowledge, participating fully in society, and achieving personal success. Yet, many children struggle with literacy from an early age, and

Written by Jean Yates, CCO / Director of Education, Cybernetic Shield Often when we talk about the mental health issues associated with digital technology, we focus on the extremes – sextortion, radicalisation and body dysmorphia. But behind these headline-grabbing harms lies a quieter crisis: the everyday mental strain technology places

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting I used to think good leadership meant carrying it all every crisis, every deadline, every difficult conversation. That’s just what leaders do, right? We steady the ship, hold space for others, and keep everything moving. But somewhere along the way,

NGS Super are the Knowledge Centre Sponsor in Brisbane on 31 July – 1 August 2025. Join Casey Stephens, Strategic Partnerships Manager as he MC’s the program, and hear from Brett Hawkins, Super Specialist, on his talk ‘Top of the Class – Learn how to ace your Super’.

Written by The Wellbeing Distillery Introduction Teaching is one of the most meaningful professions in the world – and also one of the hardest. In the past few years, we’ve seen a global shift in education: from academic catch-up to collective burnout, from wellbeing rhetoric to a real need for

Written by Lisa Kelliher, Chief Executive Officer, Be Challenged Over the weekend, I engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with a friend who holds a leadership position in the education sector. We delved into the challenges that educators face when it comes to holding one another accountable. This discussion illuminated a

Written by Education Matters Make your mark at the National Education Summit with Education Matters – where your brand meets Australia’s education decision-makers. As an exhibitor at the National Education Summit (NES), you’re already positioning your brand at the forefront of Australia’s education sector. But to truly maximise your investment,

Written by The Wellbeing Distillery Introducing Be3 – A New Approach for a New Era If you’ve worked inside a primary or elementary school lately, you’ll know: the classroom is changing. Children today are navigating a world more complex, connected, and emotionally demanding than ever before. Academic skills still matter,

Written by ELMO Software The education industry’s HR revolution has begun With upskilling posing a challenge, hybrid work debates still unsettled, and a new generation of education professionals entering the field, here’s what you need to know for 2025. AI has firmly landed in education HR AI is no longer

Written by Laki Sideris, Head of Product, Informit I started my career as a secondary school teacher many years ago, and now, as a parent of a high school student, I remain closely connected to the education space. I’ve been with Informit for 30 years. Informit actually began as part

Written by Writer’s Toolbox Eight schools from Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) involved in a pilot Writer’s Toolbox programme have achieved NAPLAN growth rates eight times higher than state counterparts. The schools, a diverse mix across the Brisbane Diocese, used Writer’s Toolbox to lift student writing results, as well as develop

Written by Kate Watt, Director, Dyslexia Orton-Gillingham Institute (DOGI), Certified Yoshimoto Master Trainer, Teacher, and Mum A Personal Reflection on Literacy, Teacher Training, and the Urgent Need for Change As I reflect on my journey as both an educator and a mother, one phrase continues to echo in my mind:

There’s a lot of information out there about super, but how do you know what applies to you? What information is relevant? Super can be complex, but we believe it doesn’t need to be. Improving your knowledge and understanding of super is always going to be one of the best ways to effectively manage your savings and maximise your retirement savings.

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting What if we stopped designing school culture around what staff can endure and instead built it around what helps them flourish? We talk a lot about student wellbeing, and rightly so. But here’s the truth: when the adults in the

Written by Mali Jorm, Head of Libraries, Bacchus Marsh Grammar Library interventions are big, powerful marketing campaigns designed to create a lasting impact on patron behaviour and mindset. In school libraries, they can be used to promote library engagement, increase use of a service or product and help students forge

Written by Anita Giannis, Nareeda Miller and Jack Taylor, Directors, PACER Co. Introduction In a world where seconds matter, access to advanced medical care should not be a luxury—it should be the standard. As educators, parents, and health professionals, we all share one unshakable commitment: to protect our children and

Written by Andrew Murray, former Principal and Director, Lumina Consulting It’s time to make coffee. Take a breath. Maybe take a walk on the beach. And reflect. Some leaders burn out not because they’re doing too much—but because they’re not protecting their energy. Not long ago, I sat down with

Written by Search Associates What are the top 4 reasons to teach overseas? Did you know that you can teach in a foreign country, in your area of expertise, without having to learn a language? To experience new cuisines and cultures and meet people from diverse backgrounds. A chance to

Written by Kate Watt, Director and Master Trainer, Dyslexia Orton-Gillingham Institute of Australia Dyslexia affects an estimated 10% of the population, yet misconceptions about it persist in classrooms across the world. For educators, understanding dyslexia is not just about helping a few students—it’s about ensuring that every child has access

Schools are ecosystems of change. Throughout my career as a school leader, I was immersed in it all—curriculum reform, project-based learning, blended models, student coaching, PB4L. I loved it. I thrived on it. But one line from Ecclesiastes always stayed with me: “There is a time for everything.”