The Experience of Education: The impacts of high stakes testing on school students and their families
The Whitlam Institute, the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and FYA are embarking on a research project examining the impact of high stakes testing (such as NAPLAN) on students and their families.
Young Minds website launches!
FYA is proud to endorse www.youngminds.org.au , and their conference on 21 – 22 June 2012, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney | Find out more
Young People Without Borders – registration page launched!
We are proud to announce that Young People Without Borders has launched its registration page at www.ypwb.org.au. Check it out!
NEVER TOO LATE: renewing the ties that bind with our teenagers these holidays
Our CEO Jan Owen AM has written a powerful article about the need for meaningful communication and genuine connection between the generations | Read it here
School Broadcasting Network awards
Congratulations to Change It Up participant Tiana Spence, and Schools First student award winners Ali Amood & Adam Alahmad, who all won SBN School Awards. More at http://sbnonline.org/
FYA announces new partnership with The Trust Company
We are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with The Trust Company, supporting FYA’s National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy. This is part of the Trust Company’s “Socially Inclusive Education” strategy.
How Young People are Faring 2011
FYA is proud to announce the launch of How Young People are Faring (HYPAF) 2011 – the latest report in an annual series on the employment and education situation of young Australians.
Chris Raine named Queensland’s Young Australian of the Year
Congratulations to 2010-11 Young Social Pioneer Chris Raine, founder of hellosundaymorning.com.au. Chris has been named Queensland’s Young Australian of the Year for his work to transform Australia’s drinking culture.
Meet the FYA staff!
We have just updated our staff bios. Read all about us here!
Dismantle old paradigms
Young Social Pioneer Lachy Ritchie believes in the power of cycling as a catalyst for positive lifestyle change. Find out more at dismantle.org.au
