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Have you known a student who really wanted to go to school but just couldn’t?

Tiffany Westphal

Published on: 14/03/2025

In the UK, USA and Australia schools are reporting declining attendance rates. Significant numbers of students are experiencing distress that is impacting their capacity to attend school. In Australia a recent poll suggested as many as 30% of students had experienced “school refusal” in the past 12 months. On Jan 23rd 2025 Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) published updated data.

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Trauma-Informed Lessons from The Block Australia Season 20

Brooke Trenwith

Published on: 14/02/2025

Reality TV is often a mirror for society, revealing raw and unfiltered human responses under extreme pressure. This year, The Block Australia provided more than just home renovation drama—it showcased powerful lessons on trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and resilience.

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