Raising the Bar
Aug 18, 2016
The Australian community supported 60 people to go to India, (including 24 dancers from the annual e.Motion events), to participate in the World Down Syndrome Congress.
Confronting and insightful, acclaimed Indian director Onir has created a documentary film "Raising the Bar" underlining the realities of life for 6 young people with Down syndrome from across two continents who meet in Chennai, India. Opens in Melbourne today, other states to follow. Details 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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