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Raising Learners

Want to help your child thrive as they learn? Raising Learners is the podcast for parents of school age kids, where we share practical advice, tips and ideas for supporting your child’s health, wellbeing and engagement at school. You’ll discover: how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCE & VCAL students, how to keep your child safe online, plus more. Featuring experts from organisations including the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Career Education Association Victoria and Julie Inman-Grant, the Australian eSafety Commissioner. Presented by raisingchildren.net.au with support from the Department of Education and Training Victoria. For further resources and podcast transcripts, visit raisingchildren.net.au/podcast

  1. Being active in your school community

    11/10/2020

    Being active in your school community

    When you’re active in your school community, your child gets many academic and social benefits. Being active at school is also good for you.It gives you the chance to contribute to the school and meet other parents in your local area. In this episode of Raising Learners, Professor Julie Green talks with Gail McHardy, Executive Officer of Parents Victoria, about how you can be engaged at school. Parents Victoria is a state-wide democratic organisation representing parents of students in Victorian government schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  2. Helping children and teenagers reconnect with school

    11/02/2020

    Helping children and teenagers reconnect with school

    Missing a day of school every now and then is normal. But sometimes children and teenagers become disconnected from learning. They might even avoid school or refuse to go. It can be a serious issue. In this episode of Raising Learners, Genevieve Higgins, head of the Jesuit Social Services’ Navigator program, joins Professor Julie Green. They discuss how parents and schools can work together to help children and young people reengage and reconnect with school and learning environments. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au School refusal: children 5-8 years Truancy and school refusal: 9-15 years School problems: helping children 9-15 years Anxiety at school: autistic children and teenagers Talking about school Building a relationship with your child’s school Problem-solving strategies for parents and teachers Communication with school: autistic teenagers Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  3. Supporting social and emotional development

    10/27/2020

    Supporting social and emotional development

    Supporting your child’s social and emotional development is an important part of being a parent. It’s also an important part of school and learning for children. In this episode of Raising Learners Vikki Ryall, Executive Director, Clinical Practice at Headspace and Mary Sayers, CEO Children and Young people with Disability Australia join Derek McCormack to discuss what’s important for social and emotional development at different ages and stage and how parents can play a supportive role with that development. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Emotions and play: school-age children Social and emotional changes: 9-15 years Autism: social & emotional development School-age: development tracker Pre-teen development: what to expect Teenage development: what to expect School-age friendships: how to support them Teenage friends and friendships Friends and peers: autistic children and teenagers Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  4. Koorie learners: investing in our kids’ dreams

    10/19/2020

    Koorie learners: investing in our kids’ dreams

    Aboriginal perspectives are increasingly reflected in today’s education system. This is good for Koorie children, and good for all children too. In this episode of Raising Learners, Gunditjmara man Mark Rose speaks with Julie Green about ways Aboriginal parents and kinship carers can get involved with their children’s education and support their dreams. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Building a relationship with your child’s school Working with teachers and schools Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Victorian Aboriginal Education Association – Koorie Academy of Excellence Victorian Aboriginal Education Association – Launch: Koorie Outreach Support Program Alpine School Campus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Teen learners: independence, connection, and the teenage brain

    10/12/2020

    Teen learners: independence, connection, and the teenage brain

    Adolescence is a time of major development inside the teenage brain. And changes in the brain drive changes in teenage emotions, thinking and behaviour, including the desire for more independence. If you feel that you’re less important to your child now, it might help to know that your child needs your love and support to navigate changes in adolescence and grow a healthy brain. In this episode of Raising Learners, David Collins and Colette Davis join host Derek McCormack to explore these issues. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Brain development: teenagers Social and emotional changes: 9-15 years Independence in teenagers: how to support it Staying connected: you and your teenage child Relationships with parents and families: why teenagers need them Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  6. Supporting your child with additional needs at school

    10/05/2020

    Supporting your child with additional needs at school

    Children with disability can get a range of support for their primary school education. You can help your child get the most out of school by working closely with the school on support options and adjustments that will suit your child. In this episode of Raising Learners, Dr Tim Moore from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Dr Kerry Bull from Noah’s Ark join Julie Green to talk about how to make it happen.  For more information on the topics discussed in this episode visit: raisingchildren.net.au education.vic.gov.au acd.org.au cyda.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  7. How to help primary school kids succeed in learning

    09/28/2020

    How to help primary school kids succeed in learning

    You can support your child to learn well by focusing on their strengths, making the most of everyday learning opportunities and activities, and working with them to set achievable learning goals. In this episode of Raising Learners, Professor Harriet Hiscock and primary school principal Hayley Doyle join Professor Julie Green to discuss these and other techniques that can help your child learn and thrive.  Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Learning: primary and secondary school years Literacy activities for children Learning maths at school About gifted and talented children and teenagers Activity guides Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  8. Embracing your autistic child’s strengths

    09/21/2020

    Embracing your autistic child’s strengths

    Autistic children often do well with routine, structure and predictability. But family life can sometimes involve changes in routine and unexpected events. In this episode of Raising Learners, I CAN Network’s Chris Varney talks with Julie Green about how parents can help their autistic children through change. They also discuss how autistic children’s interests and strengths can be a great basis for connecting with others. Find out more on raisingchildren.net.au Changing routines: children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder Family life with autistic children Friends and peers: children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder Healthy school relationships: children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder Thinking and learning strengths in children with autism spectrum disorder Find out more Victorian Department of Education and Training I CAN Network I CAN Network – Awetism 2020 Amaze MyTime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
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Want to help your child thrive as they learn? Raising Learners is the podcast for parents of school age kids, where we share practical advice, tips and ideas for supporting your child’s health, wellbeing and engagement at school. You’ll discover: how to connect with your child’s school and community, how to best support your child’s learning, what to expect for VCE & VCAL students, how to keep your child safe online, plus more. Featuring experts from organisations including the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Career Education Association Victoria and Julie Inman-Grant, the Australian eSafety Commissioner. Presented by raisingchildren.net.au with support from the Department of Education and Training Victoria. For further resources and podcast transcripts, visit raisingchildren.net.au/podcast

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    Raising Children Network
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  • Episodes
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