Try not to be a woman over 55 in Australia
Aug 13, 2016
Australian women over 55 are healthy but for income security, the position of older Australians is 67th out of 96 countries and worst of all for single women.
Given teaching is a female dominated profession, and not particularly well paid, you might be interested in some research.
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The reasons why women in this age group are worse off are as you'd expect but solutions suggested might surprise you. The fastest growing age group generating entrepreneurs in Australia is 54-64. Research suggests instead of government funding focusing on young entrepreneurs only, that the benefits of this age group becoming self sufficient, rather than reskilled for another job, could be key. Read further here
Rich Schools, Poor Schools
Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.
This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research
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Hurry if you haven't sorted Book Week
As Term 3 is almost upon us, if you haven't sorted a Book Week incursion, hurry! If you're flexible with dates, you might be able to swing one of our great shows.
See our Book Week Shows here.
Image: Something Special Live - Available NSW, QLD, ACT,VIC,SA & WA
Livestream version available nationally
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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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