#qld education

[littleprincessfawn]

Well, looks like I'm home-schooling my child.

This isn't an abrupt decision it's the result of a gradual eroding away of my child's ability to function within the school system. Of me considering all the options and working with the school as best as I can. Of reading about how teachers in the Australian education system are burning out at lighting rates, leaving the profession in droves, and choosing to home-educate their own children.

My child can't do school anymore. He just can't. He tried so hard. He's brilliant and not being challenged in maths. He's struggling and not being given help in spelling. Going to school isn't what's best for him and it hasn't been for a few years now.

This is going to be hard. I literally have leukemia.

But it's going to be worth it. It's going to be good for him. I can finally stretch him as far as he can go with his maths skills. I can finally help him 'get' spelling. Because he's been going to school, there hasn't been enough time for me to teach him at home.

The main downside is the lack of social opportunities. So for that I'll find groups, after school activities, coding clubs, chess clubs, for him to join and socialize with. I'll get better myself so I can organize playdates for him.

When your kid explains school using the metaphor of Loki's torture with the water dripping on his head for eternity (that he picked up on YouTube, and which I believe was actually venom, and I told him everything I remembered about that myth, so hey, we're learning more things already) I feel that's a decent indication that the schooling system is not working for them.

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Hey anyone living in Queensland Australia the government's got a survey out asking LGBTQIA+ communities what things we think should be prioritised to strengthen outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people in Queensland.

It should be noted that just last week they passed the Births Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill that recognises same-sex and gender diverse parents on a child's birth certificate and repeals the requirement to undergo sexual reassignment surgery to change the gender on your birth certificate (+ lets you change your name and gender at the same time in a two for one deal) just last week (14/07/23) so there's a decent bet that they will actually listen to what you tell them.

Also apparently QLD is trying to pass new hate crime legislation too so this is pretty important.

The survey closes 5pm, 19 August 2023.

[whats-in-a-sentence]

In late 1860 Edmund wrote asking the Governor to appoint him Police Magistrate at Ipswich:

I make this request as I have a large family whom I am desirous of having located in a place possessing educational advantages.

I would beg to remark that I am not unknown to many of the old Inhabitants of Ipswich as I lived for some years on the Wivenhoe Station and used to attend the Ipswich Bench.

"Killing for Country: A Family History" - David Marr

[aressida]

Australia News: 24.3.24.

1.) "The Australian dream of owning your own home - Albanese style. Coming to a city near you."

2.) "Media Shame File: Journalists show their economic illiteracy daily when it comes to immigration, but even so it's worrying that the political editor of The Age doesn't seem to understand how unemployment can fall during record-high population growth."

I'd say they were fully aware of what they were doing.

3.) QLD HOMESCHOOLING CRACKDOWN ->

https://youtu.be/TudVFaYc36A

Make a submission: https://qldparlcomm.snapforms.com.au/form/eetsc---education-general-provisions-and-other-legislation-amendment-bill-2024.

It is highly likely that other governments will enact similar harsh laws if they succeed in Queensland. Do not let them.

Also "Our main points of concern:

we do not want to be restricted to using the Australian Curriculum.

reporting to EVERY area in the plan and PROVING educational progress is too much and not even required in schools.

determining if home education is in the best interest of the child is a parental right, this power doesn't belong with the Education department."

Parents should have the freedom to decide how best to educate their children because education is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

4.) NDIS - What is myplace?

"Just a heads up for all you MyPlace people. There are already trade marked companies in Australia using that name.

Be warned you may be in danger of copyright infringement and court action.

I'm telling you this because I care that you don't get sued, and also because you really should not use someone else's business name. Be original rather than just copying someone else.

The MyPlace brand in Australia is to do with Government, Monitoring, Professional Sports Sponsorship, Public Education and The NDIS. Do you really want your name involved with that?

I wouldn't.

@roobsaussieflyers."

5.) Australia Immigration ->

"Record immigration is causing a housing crisis that’s now a human catastrophe

The more serious governance issue is Labor federal government lying last year saying it would reduce immigration

One Nation exposed the Lib-Lab Uniparty “big Australia”

People want immigration cuts." - Senator Roberts uncensored - Telegram.

6.) "Getting a COVID jab is safer than taking aspirin."

"Currently appears on the University of Melbourne website.

“The risk of rare side effects from COVID-19 vaccines like AstraZeneca are greatly exaggerated as they are far safer than many medicines people are taking every day.” "

- @PeoplePowerAus.

[mrrightandmrbubble]

Hi, Kirri! I'm from South America and I'm trying to do a research about australian high school. I would like you to clarify some questions I have about school subjects, like: which ones are optional and which are mandatory? also, if you could send me some reliable websites than i can look up. every website i see says something different, can be very confusing so I decided to ask a australian person. Thank you!!!!

Hi, hey, i've been summoned! Okay, i'll admit to you upfront, it's been a hot minute since I was in high school so my knowledge is partly from personal experience but also what is published online. The school structures and curriculum differs from state to state, so it's no wonder you had trouble finding clear answers. I'll try to explain simply:

Australian high schools run from years 7 to 12. (We actually have 13 school years in total including Kindergarten, or preparatory, which is not numbered.) Students can finish in year 10 if they choose not to complete their senior years and test for university entry. If a student finishes in year 10, they get a Record of School Achievement; if they finish senior studies, they get a certificate of education depending on which state they're in:

NSW - Higher School Certificate (HSC)

VIC - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

QLD - Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)

SA - South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

WA - West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

TAS - Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)

ACT - Australian Capital Territory Senior Secondary Certificate (ACT SSC)

NT - Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)

The national curriculum has eight compulsory learning areas, which can be categorized into subjects:

Then there are a wide range of electives, which vary greatly depending on region, type of school (state-funded vs private/faith-based) etc. Students in years 9 and 10 typically choose three electives. Here is an example of electives available to a school in NSW.

In addition, many schools offer the opportunity to study a vocational (often trade-based) course in preparation for studies after high school, called TVET (TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training). Many of these course results in credits toward school outcomes. I guess you could say that TAFE to Australia is like community college to the US.

The school year is broken up into four 'terms', with dates varying between states (see links at end for a list). A typical school day goes from 8:45am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, with breaks for recess and lunch between period. A 'period' = one class, which typically runs for 40 minutes.

Upon completing senior studies and final exams, students are given an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank), which they can use to select and be admitted to university. In fact, senior exams have just begun so it's a good time to keep an eye on social media and see how current students are talking about the experience! 'ATAR Day' (when rankings are released) is on December 14, another time to take a look.

Australia also has specialist high schools, such as creative and performing arts schools, intensive English centres (for students with English as a second language), sports schools, and technology schools. All of these must teach the compulsory subjects, but offer the chance to specialize in these areas.

Websites where you can learn more about the Australian curriculum:

Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 Australian Schools Directory

Study Australia

ACARA (for statistics)

TVET

ATAR

Hopefully that will help you! I hope you don't mind that I posted this answer but I thought it might be useful to others as well. If you have any other questions, go ahead and ask and i'll do my best!

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[whats-in-a-sentence]

Robert Herbert came to Queensland as Bowen's secretary but emerged after the elections of April 1860 as leader of his government – effectively the Premier, though he called himself Colonial Secretary. The twenty-eight-year-old grandson of the Earl of Carnarvon, educated at Eton and Oxford, appointed his lover John Bramston to the Legislative Council.

"Killing for Country: A Family History" - David Marr

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Qld Election: What each party promises LGBTQIA+ voters

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Qld Election: What each party promises LGBTQIA+ voters

Ahead of this month’s Queensland State Election, we asked the three main parties about their commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. 

The Queensland State Election will be held on Saturday 26 October. 

Voters will decide who forms government and who will become the next Premier of Queensland. 

Currently, the Labor Party are in office with Steven Miles as Queensland’s Premier since late 2023. 

They will be challenged by the Liberal National Party (LNP) in forming government while the Greens look set to challenge for many seats. 

LGBTQIA+ issues

All parties will be promoting their policy platform across issues like education, health, crime and housing. 

However, we have asked them to provide information on how they are supporting LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders. 

Although it is not the only topic that will motivate LGBTQIA+ voters, it is important to understand their commitment to the community ahead of polling day. 

We approached the three main parties and asked them all the same three questions.

Responses were provided by the Labor and Greens parties while the Liberal National Party responses were provided by Christien Duffey, candidate for McConnel.

How have you supported the LGBTQIA+ community in recent years? 

Labor 

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Queensland Labor has always been a proud ally to all LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders because we know how important it is for all Queenslanders to feel safe, supported, and equal.

That’s why events like Brisbane Pride are so important, with LGBTQIA+ people and allies marching through the streets of our city, celebrating Queensland’s LGBTQIA+ communities and advocating for the rights of these diverse communities.

It is important that we also support LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders wherever they live across our state, which is why Labor has delivered $200,000 to Brisbane Pride to support regional pride festivals and events.

Delivering on Queensland’s first LGBTQIA+ Strategy, Pride in our Communities, Labor is also delivering an LGBTQIA+ Alliance, supported by a $1 million investment, to support networking, community building and advocacy to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices.

This builds on Labor’s record of delivering the most significant reforms for LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders of any government in the state’s history.

Liberal National Party 

As a proud gay man myself, I’m a steadfast supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to running for State Parliament, I was a public servant where as a Senior Manager I’ve advocated on issues that affect our community.

Greens

Since we first got into Parliament in 2017, we’ve fought for LGBTIQA+ rights. 

The Greens have campaigned to abolish “forced divorce”, remove surgery requirements from updating your birth certificate, and remove transphobic provisions in anti-discrimination laws — and we’re proud that all these campaigns were successful.

What are your commitments to the LGBTQIA+ community for the next four years? 

Labor 

If elected in October, this Labor Government will double funding to support Brisbane Pride, regional LGBTQIA+ Pride festivals and events throughout Queensland, and the Queensland LGBTQIA+ Alliance.  We are doing this because Labor believes even more people can be supported by these organisations and included.

Liberal National Party

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If elected, my commitments to our community will focus on advancing equality, enhancing support services, and promoting inclusivity across Queensland. A key part of this commitment is my recent announcement regarding a significant funding boost for the RAPID sexual health service.

This commitment will enable RAPID to keep its doors open for longer as well as introduce treatment in addition to its existing testing service. This initiative aims to improve access to vital health services, ensuring that our community members can receive fast, confidential, and free testing and treatment. This is part of the LNP’s Easier Access to Health Services Plan.

I’ll strive to create a State where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity feels safe, valued, and included.

Greens

The Greens will overhaul anti-discrimination laws to make sure schools can’t discriminate against teachers based on sexuality, gender identity, pregnancy or relationship status. 

We’ll build a dedicated Pride Centre to be a home for Queensland’s LGBTIQA+ media, advocacy organisations and health, legal and social support services. 

We’ll expand access to gender clinics and protect the right for everyone including young people to access gender affirming healthcare. 

Jade Whitla, Greens candidate for Lytton said “Being trans and out has taught me compassion, empathy and passion — things our community that desperately needs to feel uplifted and heard want.”

Why should LGBTQIA+ people in Queensland vote for your party?

Labor 

Labor have always said it has to be us who sets the standard.  For our kids and for our communities.

It was a Labor Government that reinstated civil partnerships for same-sex couples and reinstated the Queensland LGBTQIA+ Roundtable to hear directly from LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders. We equalised the age of consent, removed the ‘gay panic’ defence, banned conversion therapy and expunged historical offenses for homosexuality, formally apologising to those who had been charged.

Our record in government has shown that we listen to, and fight for, the trans, intersex and gender diverse community by introducing Births, Deaths and Marriages reform. 

Under the new legislation, trans, intersex, and gender-diverse people would no longer be required to have undergone sexual reassignment surgery to formally register a change of sex.

Many Queenslanders share a social and emotional connection with their birth certificate. Being able to have your gender recognised by the system is affirming and builds a greater trust between public services and our LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders.

Liberal National Party

The LNP is committed to a Queensland that is inclusive and fair for all its citizens and has the right plans for Queensland’s future. A Queensland where diversity is celebrated, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

With initiatives like the funding boost for the RAPID sexual health service, we are demonstrating our commitment to improving health outcomes and access for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Candidates like myself and Nelson Savanh for Ferny Grove, will be the first openly gay men elected to State Parliament who will be a strong voice for our Community.

Voting for the LNP means supporting a party that is committed to ensuring that Queensland is a safe, inclusive, and prosperous place for all.

Greens

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Queer people still face barriers to accessing life-saving healthcare, are at greater risk of poverty, housing insecurity and violence and LGBTIQA+ people face discrimination by religious institutions like schools. 

This year, Queensland Labor backflipped on their promise to stop teachers getting fired for being LGBTIQA+. Meanwhile the LNP want to take Queensland back, peddling transphobic hate and promising to make abortion illegal again.

The Greens are the only party who backs the LGBTIQA+ community in — every vote, every time. 

“Every election, queer people are told we just need to wait our turn or we’re scapegoated to appeal to the right wing media. We don’t have time to wait. Our rights aren’t up for debate,” said Katinka Winston-Allom.

The Greens are proud to run openly queer candidates in our most winnable seats. 

Katinka Winston-Allom, Greens candidate for Cooper, said “There has never been an openly queer MP in Queensland Parliament.”

“We know that Trumpian hate is being imported into Queensland by the LNP — and Labor aren’t brave enough to stand up to them. We need Greens MPs fearlessly fighting against the LNP’s hate and Labor’s cowardice.”

“I’ve already received hateful calls and messages just for putting “proudly queer” on my fliers,” said Jaimyn Mayer, Greens candidate for Clayfield. “Our LGBTIQA+ community needs people who will stand up to hate every time — not just when it’s politically advantageous.”

“With all the Greens have done since 2017, imagine what more openly queer Greens MPs will achieve.”

Visit the Queensland Electoral Commission ecq.qld.gov.au for more information and to check your enrolment details. 

More on politics:

Steven Miles is first Premier to join Brisbane Pride March

LNP candidate Amanda Stoker pulls out of anti-gay rabbi’s event

Senators throw out Pauline Hanson’s anti-trans bill

LGBTI+ organisations call for inclusion of trans and intersex people in Census

Greens furious after Sydney teacher sacked for being gay

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