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Often, as parents, we want to engage our children in quality educational programs and activities to challenge and extend them. We have a variety of school holiday and in-term events, programs and activities listed here, many of which are free! If your child needs a bit of extra help, a multitude of tutoring services exists, whether online or in a classroom environment. Look in this section for a listing of some of these services. And the programs, events, and competitions we have uncovered here can help families to encourage a thirst for knowledge and to nurture their children's interests! |
National Year of Reading 2012
The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It's about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It's about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it's about Australians becoming a nation of readers. ...read more »
Studying Abroad / Student Exchange
Studying abroad is an option sought out by students who wish to study while they travel, learn a language, experience new cultures, and broaden their horizons. ...read more »
Healthy Weight Week 2012
22/01/2012
29/01/2012
Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) raises awareness of the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle. ...read more »
International Year of Sustainable Energy for All 2012
In recognition of the importance of energy access for sustainable economic development and supporting achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. ...read more »
Australian Year of the Farmer 2012
The Australian Year of the Farmer celebrates the hard work of everyone involved in producing, processing, handling and selling products from 136,000 farms across the country. ...read more »
National Youth Science Forum
The National Youth Science Forum offers students currently in Year 11 a unique opportunity to test drive careers in science, engineering and related disciplines. ...read more »
Book: A Parent's Guide to Scholarship Tests
A Parent's Guide to Scholarship Tests
Author: ACER
Preparing, applying and sitting for a scholarship test can be gruelling and competitive process for the child and the childs parents, and the disappointment of not being awarded a scholarship can be demoralising and disappointing. ...read more »
Summer Reading Club
01/12/2011
Summer reading helps students return to school in the new year ready to learn and with greater reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. ...read more »
yLead Leadership
Since 1989, yLead has been inspiring youth and creating leaders of tomorrow who are instilled with a vision of making a difference to the world we live in. ...read more »
Outward Bound
Outward Bound offers exhilarating personal development courses that take people into new territories, giving them the opportunity to test themselves, inspire each other and come back with a new outlook on life and the world. ...read more »
The Crew
Lights, Camera, Action! propose a story, shoot it, and maybe get a segment aired on SBS. These are just some of the fun ways you participate in The Crew. ...read more »
National Young Leader Days
The National Young Leaders Days have become one of the largest and most significant student leadership events in Australia. ...read more »
Library Lovers Day 2012
14/02/2012
Library Lovers Day is the ideal fun way of celebrating the deep and enduring relationship between the Australian community and its libraries. ...read more »
Galileo's Birthday 2012
15/02/2012
Celebrate Galileo's birthday today, by learning more about the famous scientist. Useful links include a biography, hisotry of his trouble with the Church, the Galileo space mission to Jupiter, and more. ...read more »
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2012
13/02/2012
19/02/2012
The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to “pass it on” to others. They provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through their website. ...read more »
World Wetlands Day 2012
02/02/2012
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2012 is Wetlands and Tourism - a great experience. ...read more »
Australia Day 2012
26/01/2012
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future. ...read more »
Summer School in Film Making
Intensive summer film school taught by Australia's leading film industry professionals, as part of Melbourne University's Screen Studies' film education programs. For aspiring filmmakers of any age. ...read more »
MMAD - Musicians Making A Difference
MMAD's purpose is to improve the lives of all young people, particularly disadvantaged and marginalized youth, through the power of music, the creative arts, and unconditional positive regard. ...read more »
Foundation for Young Australians
The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation. Their mission is to improve the way young people learn, the way they live and the way they lead. ...read more »
How to Choose the Best Private Tutor For Your Child
By Sean Tearney There are many things you should look for when choosing the right private tutor. Sometimes though it will come down to trying various tutors out and seeing which one works best with you. Outlined here are the characteristics you should look for and the steps you should then take to ensure you've chosen the right person. ...read more »
Tutoring and Scholarship Exams: Are They Right for My Child?
by Tahlia Mandie, Direction Exploring Tahlia answers some common questions on tutoring and scholarship tests , such as: 'How can a tutor help my child?' and 'Should my child sit a scholarship test?' ...read more »
Museums, Galleries, Zoos and Exhibitions for Kids
YourKidsEd has put together links and information on a range of museums, galleries and exhibitions with fantastic kids' educational experiences on offer, arranged by state.
Museums and galleries are a wonderful way for families to share fun, educational experiences together. Please contact us to recommend any additions to this list!
United Nations Youth Association of Australia
The United Nations Youth Association of Australia (UNYA) is an expanding and dynamic network of young people based all around Australia. UNYA Australia is a non-profit, community organisation run for and by young people which has been broadening youth horizons for approximately forty-five years. UNYA works with young people aged 15 to 25 in a number of ways to provide them with a unique learning experience. ...read more »
Young Endeavor Youth Scheme
The Young Endeavor Youth Scheme (YEYS) began when the magnificent sail training ship STS Young Endeavour was given to the people of Australia as a Bicentennial gift from the United Kingdom back in 1988. Since then over 10,000 young Australians aged 16 - 23 have already taken part in voyages all around Australia and some overseas. ...read more »