Explaining the current, all time low fertility rate of Australian women (1.5 babies per woman ) is more complex it seems. Many people cite cost, but new analysis shows there has been little increase in the cost of raising a child since 2001.
Other factors than cost might well play a role. Where wil
Australians have embraced Halloween- and it's today. Lots of houses are decorated with spiders webs and skeletons. Children will knock on doors asking for a treat - or a trick, under parental supervision, of course.
It seems an excuse to dress up, rather than anything else
Senior students around the country are in exams. Good luck to all.
It's November! The end of the year is nigh.
Everyone likes a holiday, even if they're not interested in horse racing.
Image: Immigration: A Better Life in Australia, incursion Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky - maybe the Melb Cup should be in this image too. Yrs 3-6, Victoria and Southern NSW
We found this image arresting and the red text was perfect. Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company in Perth in May.
Catch Carol, the last show in BSSTC schools season. Starts soon, on 22 November.
Term 4 often sees celebrations of other cultures - Italian Days in particular.
SFS has many language related shows/workshops on offer. Just put your requirements into the search.
For Italian shows - check here
Image: Carrousel Theatre's Aladdin & The Magic Lamp, incursion, P-Yr 9. Various languages.
The Players' Bell Shakespeare's touring arm, will be touring Australia from April to September, 2026, with productions suited to various year levels, from Yr 3 - Yr 12.
Image: Such Sweet Sorrow, incursion, Yrs 7 -10.
If you haven't already booked a show to celebrate the end of the year, hurry to get your preferred date.
We had National Kindness Day yesterday, let's try and be kind every day, not just once a year! It so strange that we have to remind ourselves to be kind.
Some of our productions have kindness as a theme. Cyberkindness by the Playground Craze combines two important issues of the moment. Suits
Bush Buddies Puppet Show combines music and puppetry in this fun show for K - Yr 1.
The proud legacy of Joan and Betty Rayner provides up to $60,000 over two years for artists or theatre companies, to develop their practice and create an inspiring new work for young audiences.
Administered by The Australian Children's Theatre Foundation and Regional Arts Victoria.
NAIDOC week falls in the school holidays next year in NSW, but why not incorporate NAIDOC themes into the last week of Term 2? Art classes could enjoy Doodle Designs' Dreamtime Doodles. Suits Yr 1-6.
Image above.
Talented magicians from the Melbourne Magic Festival are touring their shows into Vic schools all year. Details here
We have quite a selection of Christmas shows for Primary students, but hurry if you want a date in the last week of term.
In Perth? Take senior students to Carol, presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company.
Tiny Shed Theatre Company presents An Utterly Rubbish Adventure ,a brilliantly reviewed incursion for K -Yr 2, about rubbish, recycling, fun and songs.
Available in WA only. Details.