To counter some of the harmful influences of Andrew Tate and others, we need long-term, critical, and transformational approaches embedded within both curricula and school cultures.
Research shows that societal cooperation, typical in humans, is also found in the tiny songbird found in our local parks and gardens.
New study findings reveal higher levels of school belonging at the age of 15 to 16 were associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress in young adulthood.
There are deeply concerning social trends playing out in our schools that Australian schools aren’t adequately equipped to deal with. The time is long overdue for actions that will build a whole-of-government response to solve these issues.
Recently, more than 150 first-year Monash University students travelled to Fiji for two weeks of deep cultural immersion and learning.
Loneliness isn’t a universal occurrence in later life, but tends to affect older people who live alone or in care homes. We must work collectively to destigmatise loneliness, and create a safe space to talk about it.
The beginning of the new school year begins today in Victoria, and for some families the date fills them with trepidation.
New research shows that for people living with long COVID and intimate partner violence, each was exacerbated by the other and services were inadequate.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
A new world-first study of nearly 700 Australian parents or caregivers confirms more education and training is needed for those involved in every stage of the process.
It can be easy to speed, even without meaning to. Here’s why, and what you can do about it.
The “invisible” nature of interpreters’ roles means many of the challenges they face aren’t widely acknowledged.
There’s still more we can do within the Australian Sustainable Finance Strategy to help meet critical company sustainability goals.
Gender-based violence is a national crisis, one the university sector is not immune from, and we need to step up now.
The federal government’s announcement of $3.5 million to fund a healthy masculinities project trial is promising, but lacks detail on precisely how the funds will be used, and what will inform the programs.
Are we becoming more rude, or does it just feel that way? Experts discuess the fundamental aspects of civility and its impact on society.
Discover how escapism, from TV to games, offers a vital break from daily life and fuels hope.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
Instilling values of respect and tolerance can contribute to fostering a more joyful, inclusive, and equitable school environment.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
Despite ongoing efforts to shift cultural thinking, coercive sexual behaviours and misunderstanding regarding consent remains a concerning social problem.
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
Play has the power to boost focus, innovation and wellbeing. A new “What Happens Next?” episode offers expert insights into its transformative effects.
There’s a lot we don't see when Hollywood actors undertake dramatic body transformations, and many risks involved, including potentially long-term physical and mental health consequences.
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