Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism: Current Terminology
What the term Asperger’s syndrome means today, how autism is assessed in Australia, and how families can support an autistic child at school.
All guides
27 guides across 7 topics. School-specific guides also appear in the schools section.
Education
Schooling in Australia — public, private, remote and everything in between.
Compensatory Education: What the Term Means in Australia
What compensatory education means, how Australian disability education law differs from the US system, and what families can do when school support has been missed.
History of School of the Air
How School of the Air developed from Alice Springs radio lessons in 1951 into modern Australian distance education.
How School of the Air Works
A practical guide to online lessons, home learning supervision, assessment and student connection in Australian distance education.
Island Schools In Australia
Australia is an island continent surrounded by many indigenous island communities. Here are some facts on the schools in these areas.
Orton-Gillingham Approach: What It Is & Why It's Important
What is the Orton-Gillingham approach and training? Learn about it here.
Private Schools in Australia
In Australia many of our children attend private schools. They can be in the city or in the out back and there are many private schools all over the country catering for the boarders from the bush.
Public Schools In Australia
We have a fantastic public school system in Australia and education for all is available at little or no cost to parents.
School of the Air in Australia
How School of the Air and distance education support students in remote Australia through online lessons, learning materials and a home learning supervisor.
School of the Air Locations and Providers
Where to find current School of the Air and distance education providers in Australia, with official state and territory links.
The 2017–18 School of the Air Funding Campaign
A historical account of Western Australia’s proposed School of the Air closures in 2017 and the decision’s reversal in early 2018.
Therapeutic Schools and Alternative Education in Australia
How to assess therapeutic, alternative and residential education options in Australia, including school registration, clinical care, safeguarding and crisis support.
Sport
The games Australian kids grow up playing.
Aussie Rules Football
Aussie Rules Football is a very Australian game. I have heard it described as Arial ping pong
Cricket For Children In Australia
In terms of participation and community interest, cricket is the most popular of the sports played in Australia and children's teams can be found in the largest cities and in many of the smallest towns.
Football For Children In Australia
Football for many is a religion in Australia and most boys little and big will support a team and during the season talk constantly about the footy.
Little Athletics in Australia
About 95,000 Australian Children are involved in a club called “Little Athletics”. This club caters for children 5 to 15 years old with a wide variety in physical attributes and athletic ability.
Swimming For Children In Australia
Swimming is a major sport here in Australia and children are often taught to swim at a very early age.
Clubs
Scouts, PCYC and other places kids belong.
Police Community Youth Clubs
The simple initiative to give young people something to do and somewhere to do it has grown to an Australian-wide youth development organisation known as Police Community Youth Clubs (PCYC).
Scouts in Australia
Through active experiences, Scouts learn to develop their powers of observation, their resourcefulness, and how to work as part of a team.
Money
Savings accounts and investing for kids — facts, not product picks.
Selected ASX-Listed ETFs: Features Compared for Long-Term Investing Context
A neutral comparison of selected ASX-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including management fees, investment focus and issuer links. General information only.
Selected Kids’ Savings Accounts in Australia: Features and Rates Compared
A neutral comparison of selected children’s savings accounts in Australia, including interest rates, fees, eligibility and bonus conditions from provider websites.
Health
Health services for children, including in the outback.
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service
How the Royal Flying Doctor Service is organised and works with Australian communities and health systems to deliver remote health care.
History of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
The story of John Flynn, the first Flying Doctor flight in 1928, pedal radio and the growth of remote health care in Australia.
Royal Flying Doctor Service: What Families Should Know
How the Royal Flying Doctor Service supports rural and remote Australia through aeromedical retrievals, patient transfers and primary health care.
Services Offered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service
An overview of RFDS aeromedical retrievals, patient transfers, primary care, telehealth, dental and mental health services.
Home
How and where Australian families live.
Home And House Types In Australia
In Australia we live in many different styles of dwellings. In the cities, the houses are often similar to many other cities in the world with a brick veneer over timber frame being the most common type of construction.
Family
Parenting in Australia.
Parenthood And Raising Kids In Australia
Today’s parents in Australia face a difficult situation. They must raise children who live in times that are much different than the times they lived in.