A hidden factor in birth-rate decline
May 29, 2026
Australia's birth rate is at record low of 1.42 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement level.
It's the same situation in North America and Europe.
A recent article in The New York Times, suggests that beside cost of living pressures and the trend of delaying parenthood, insecurity in work and in the world are making people question the future and whether they should bring a baby into it. This also explains why people with secure jobs are still not leaping into parenthood. Read the article here
The impact on society will be immense. With fewer children, what impact will it have on schools and teaching careers?
Image: young students enjoying Toonworld's Model Making Workshop (Airdried Clay)
Naidoc Week in 2026
The next cultural day to celebrate nationally is NAIDOC week. This year on 5-12 July, when all Australian schools are on holiday. The likely time schools could celebrate is the first week of July, when some states are still at school.
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Vic & SA - Attention Language Teachers
The amazing Carrousel Theatre are offering Puss in Boots, Aladdin & the Magic Lamp The Jungle Book and Cinderella in Victoria, in so many languages! Jungle Book & Cinderella will also tour into South Australia (August only).
They tell classic stories through e
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King's Birthday Holiday today for ACT, NSW, NT, SA, VIC
Enjoy your sleep-in, those in ACT, NSW, NT, SA, VIC. And congratulations to those who received King's Birthday honours.
Notably, Mrs Elisabeth Janet Calvert-Jones AO who received the highest honour for her service to many areas, including the Arts. (image above)
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