Believing strong literacy skills enable educational success and increase future opportunities, Stephanie Le Lievre, Principal of Serpentine Primary School in Perth, has driven significant improvements in literacy for children at her school and across Western Australia. Stephanie led the development of a comprehensive reading framework, including detailed scope and sequences, English block structures, and knowledgeLearn more >

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The transition between school and work can be challenging for many students, but Sarah Corry, Principal at Henbury School in Tiwi, Darwin has revolutionised this space, creating extensive work experiences, as well as supporting innovative vocational education programs to ensure more opportunities for her students. Sarah’s achievements include extending Henbury’s commercial work training sites toLearn more >

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Natalie Wise, Assistant Principal at Belle Vue Park Primary School in north-west Melbourne, has transformed the education experiences of vulnerable children, particularly in their early years of schooling. Natalie addressed low developmental abilities in foundational students using a multi-tiered strategy, with a focus on oral language skills and explicit phonics teaching. A major component wasLearn more >

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Every school aspires to do well in NAPLAN and Mai Anh Lu, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction at Lansvale Public School in southwest Sydney, has had a substantial impact in this area. Mai addressed declining numeracy results through leading an explicit teaching initiative in mathematics, which particularly benefited the 94% of students at her school,Learn more >

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Students at Holy Spirit College in the far north and remote Queensland centres of Cairns and Cooktown face complex mental health and socioeconomic challenges. Lisa Hurst, the Assistant Principal of Diversity across the three College sites, has helped build student wellbeing and transform educational engagement and learning for these students. By reimagining Individualised Learning PlansLearn more >

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Refugee and migrant students in Australia face many challenges, but Principal Julie Peel has transformed their experience at Milpera State High School in Brisbane and achieved similar success for many refugee children in rural and regional areas in Queensland. During the COVID pandemic, Julie led the creation of the Milpera Stepping Out strategy and subsequentLearn more >

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Numeracy is such a critical skill to develop in high school, and maths teacher Josh Salter has launched an innovative numeracy initiative at Burnie High School (and surrounding schools) that has had spectacular results. The Burnie Counts project led by Josh, aimed to enhance numeracy skills across five schools, through explicit collaboration with teaching staffLearn more >

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In South Australia’s Eastern Fleurieu R-12 school, many children face trauma, learning disabilities and socioeconomic challenges. The school’s principal Ian Kent has shown exceptional leadership and initiated game-changing programs to assist his students across the school. Over the past six years, Ian has introduced initiatives like New Pedagogies for Deep Learning and the Berry StreetLearn more >

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With a substantial proportion of the population in Tasmania considered to be functionally illiterate, improving literacy levels for children is an important focus in Tasmanian schools. It is in this area of expertise that Georgia Park, the Quality Teaching Coach at Cosgrove High School in Glenorchy, has made her mark and significantly transformed outcomes forLearn more >

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Caz Wilson, Assistant Principal and Transition Support Teacher (Early Years) for the Gateway Learning Community of Public Schools in the Hunter region of NSW, has led the highly successful Strong Start Successful Learners (SSSL) model since late 2018 – and she has seen some incredible results. The SSSL initiative has significantly improved student outcomes andLearn more >

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Every teacher and every school want their students to achieve and thrive. Through his leadership, innovative approaches and dedication to learning, Cameron Paterson, Director of Learning at Wesley College in Melbourne, is helping students and teachers do exactly that. As a teacher, Cameron’s creative initiatives such as producing audio e-books and historical documentaries, led toLearn more >

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Literacy opens a world of opportunities for any child and Adelaide Ford, a Lead Literacy teacher at the Nawarddeken Academy in West Arnhem Land has gifted this joy to many of her students, including some she has helped to read for the very first time. 100% of children at the Academy, which operates across threeLearn more >

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OUR GOAL To give First Nations children access to culturally inclusive education that help them walk confidently in two worlds. By 2027, we aim to impact 150,000 children per year. First Nations children show strong cultural identity through their behaviour, attitudes and wellbeing. First Nations children improve in reading, maths and science. First Nations childrenLearn more >

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OUR GOAL To provide children affected by crises with rapid support to meet their immediate needs, and long-term support that builds resilience and reduces the impact of crises on their learning and wellbeing. By 2027, we aim to impact 150,000 children per year. Children get access to tangible resources that meet their immediate needs toLearn more >

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OUR GOAL To provide children living in rural, regional and remote communities equitable access to resources that enable them to thrive alongside their urban peers. By 2027, we aim to impact 150,000 children per year. Children show improved outcomes in maths and science. Children show improvement in school attendance. Children have better access to digitalLearn more >

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OUR GOAL To give children the resources they need to build future-focused skills in literacy, numeracy and STEM, and positive learning behaviours to be lifelong learners. By 2027, we aim to impact 150,000 children per year. Children show growth in literacy, numeracy and STEM. Children have access to new technologies, develop digital literacy, and problemLearn more >

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David Friedlander is recognised globally as a market-leading practitioner in corporate law and is currently Chairman of King & Wood Mallesons’ in Australia.  David regularly advises in securities offerings, has worked in high-profile shareholder activist campaigns and is a member of several key corporate law bodies. He is also a former Chairman of the Public EducationLearn more >

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To support teacher development, retention and wellbeing, it is crucial to mentor, support and upskill other teachers, particularly beginning and early career teachers. Sara Curtis, Head of Department for Teaching and Learning Programs at Marsden State High School in Logan, has been instrumental in creating and leading incredibly successful programs to support teachers of allLearn more >

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As an Early Childhood Teacher at South Hedland Primary School in the Pilbara in WA, communication is key to everything that Nadine Stapleton does. With students from a variety of backgrounds, including 62% First Nations children, Nadine has created multiple initiatives inside and outside of her classroom to enable her students to feel more confidentLearn more >

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Implementing consistency in teaching and measuring results is an important part of ensuring student growth. Jade Foster, a primary school teacher and Instructional Coach at Mount Tarcoola Primary School in Geraldton WA, has implemented a range of programs that have helped achieve consistently high results. Mount Tarcoola’s NAPLAN results had plateaued over several years andLearn more >

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Jaynelle Le Feuvre has been instrumental in developing a high-quality agricultural science pathway for students from Reception to Year 12. An educator at the Central Yorke School in regional South Australia, she has embraced the productive agricultural region and highly engaged community, to create opportunities and enhance outcomes for her students. Creating the Senior AgricultureLearn more >

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Students can only be what they can see, and Matthew Esterman, the Director of Innovation and Partnerships at Our Lady of Mercy College in Western Sydney, has developed a range of future-focused programs and partnerships that has helped the girls at his school imagine and create successful futures. Matthew’s focus on enabling practical, real-world opportunitiesLearn more >

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Many successful teachers break down barriers for their students, and this is where Carly Barnes, a Highly Accomplished Teacher at The Grove Education Centre, a F-12 Special School in outer Adelaide, has found her stride. Carly’s school educates children and young people with disabilities at the profound end of the spectrum. Students also present withLearn more >

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