21 July 2025

Principal’s Message

Welcome to Term 3

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to a new term and the start of Semester 2. Report cards were distributed on the final Friday of Term 2, marking the close of our previous reporting period. We now begin a new phase of learning, with Parent–Teacher Interviews scheduled for Week 6 this term.

Thank You and Professional Learning

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Broadbeach team for their support during my absence in Week 1. I had the privilege of participating in a school review in Central Queensland at Emu Park State School—an impressive school of approximately 500 students located near Yeppoon, adjacent to Rockhampton. Serving as a peer reviewer is always a rewarding opportunity to support another school’s improvement journey.

Led by Mr Coe, Emu Park’s dedicated team of educators and leaders are clearly passionate about their school community. During one of the parent interviews, I had a chance encounter with a gentleman who had attended Broadbeach State School as a young child. He was thrilled to hear that we still proudly wear our iconic purple uniform!

Curriculum and Co-Curricular Excellence

In the most recent edition of The Queensland Principal magazine, QASSP President Pat Murphy highlights the importance of offering a rich, expansive curriculum that supports both academic achievement and engagement in the creative arts, music, drama, digital media, sports, and outdoor education. Such opportunities foster connection, resilience, and teamwork, helping every student to “connect, grow, and succeed.”

Last term, Broadbeach exemplified this approach through a series of exceptional student experiences—including our school musical, strong participation in band and choir competitions, athletics events, and an overseas cultural exchange trip to Japan.

Looking ahead, Term 3 promises to be just as exciting. Upcoming highlights include Sports Gala Days, a return visit from our sister school in Japan, Book Week celebrations, and our Prep cohort marking their first 100 days of school.

These enriching experiences would not be possible without the commitment, creativity, and countless hours of preparation from our dedicated staff. Their contributions far exceed role expectations and are a testament to the strength of our school culture. Schools are more than centres for academic instruction; they are hubs of connection and belonging. At Broadbeach, we believe that true success lies in fostering a school environment where every student feels seen, valued, and part of a supportive community.

Updated Policies: Student Code of Conduct and Uniform Dress Code (2025–2028)

Last term, the leadership team reviewed and updated both the Student Code of Conduct and Uniform Dress Code for the 2025–2028 period. While no major changes requiring broader consultation were introduced, the updated documents aim to provide greater clarity. Both policies were endorsed at the final P&C general meeting of Term 2 and will soon be available on the school website.

Uniform Expectations

With the Uniform Dress Code now formally endorsed by the P&C, we kindly ask for your support in upholding the high standards our school community values. Wearing our uniform with pride signals our shared commitment to excellence in learning and behaviour.

We want our students to stand out as the “purple army”—whether on the sporting field or performing arts stage!

Uniform Reminders

• Earrings: Only silver or gold studs or sleepers are permitted (maximum two per ear lobe).
• Footwear:
• Plain black sneakers or black leather school shoes only (no coloured accents).
• All elements of the shoe must be black, including laces, eyelets, trims, and logos.
• Plain white socks—quarter length or short crew style—must be worn.
• If stockings are worn, socks are not required.

While we will allow some flexibility with shoes for the remainder of 2025, all students must comply with the full footwear policy from the beginning of the 2026 school year.

Shujitsu Visit and Upcoming Events

We are very excited to welcome students and staff from Shujitsu School during Week 3, following the wonderful hospitality they extended to our students in Japan earlier this year.

Also coming up this week:

• Year 5 and 6 Sports Gala Day
• Prep “100 Days of School” Celebration and Sports Day

Thank you once again for your ongoing support. I look forward to seeing many of you at events throughout the term.

See you near the beach,
Stephen Josey

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

From the Deputy’s Desk – Peta White

Prep Sports Day and Celebrating 100 Days of Prep

This Week - Wednesday 23 July

Although it was sad the weather forced us to cancel the last Sports Day, it has worked out.  We now get to celebrate 100 days of Prep at the same time. I know the children are super excited about both events.

The children have been counting down the 100 days since their first day at school. The teachers have planned other little celebration activities across the week, including a mini-disco!

Being Sports Day, remember they can dress in their house colours.  We look forward to seeing parents, grandparents and significant family members ready to cheer them on and join in the fun.

Prep Information Session - Broadbeach State School

This Week - Thursday 24 July - 5.30pm - 6.30pm

This information session will provide you with:

• an overview about Broadbeach State School and specifically about starting Prep 2026;
• the chance to connect with the professionals supporting your child’s transition to school;
• key information from the Principal and the Prep Leadership Team;
• the chance to pick up your enrolment pack.

The information session will take place in the James Centre. Please enter from Old Burleigh Road.  This session is directed at parents, so we encourage you to find care arrangements for your children.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Enrol your child for Prep 2026

• We look forward to helping you and your child to be ‘school ready’
• To be eligible you must be living within our school catchment area (evidence required).
• Enrolment packs are available at the office, or by completing the enrolment enquiry form.
• Further information regarding Prep can be found on our Prep page on our website. 

If you know of any other family that has a child due to start Prep, please share this information.

Prep Experience Days are being planned for Term 4. Students must be enrolled to attend.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Kristi Klarenbeck

Gold Coast Eisteddfod

Information will shortly be sent home to our choral groups, bands and strings ensembles for the upcoming Eisteddfod campaign.

A snapshot of our choral, band and strings entries are below:

Shujitsu Elementary School – Japanese Sister School Study Tour

Following a successful and rewarding Nihon ni Ikimashou Study Tour over the June/July school holidays, 35 Broadbeach students and 9 staff were enriched in the Japanese culture and made lifelong memories. I extend a generous thank you to Ms Addley, Miss Cassandra, Mrs Clear, Mrs Harrop, Mr Granger, Mr Speechly, Mrs White and Miss Wilson for their dedication and hard work throughout the planning and duration of the Nihon ni Ikimashou Study Tour.

Aside from experiencing the sights of Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima in the steaming heat, the highlight of the study tour was the continued connection with our sister school in Okayama, Shujitsu Elementary School. Broadbeach students were warmly and excitedly welcomed into the school, undertaking a range of unique learning experiences such as learning caligraphy, visiting a local farm where the school food is sourced as well as cleaning time - picking up a broom and sweeping the floors after each meal time.

In Week Three, Shujitsu Elementary School will visit Broadbeach SS for their reciprocal study tour. 34 students and 5 staff will attend Broadbeach during the week for classroom immersion as well as visiting local attractions such as Surfers Paradise, SeaWorld and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The highlight for our Broadbeach families will be reciprocating the generosity of their child’s buddy by homestaying from Thursday 31 July – Monday 4 August.

Shujitsu students will engage in Year Five and Year Six classrooms during their visit, and we look forward to extending a wonderful Broadbeach welcome for the duration of their stay.

I extend a huge thank you to the families opening their homes to host our visitors. We trust the experience will be a wonderful one for all.

From the Deputy’s Desk – Matt O’Brien

Welcome back to Term 3! I hope all our students and families enjoyed a restful and refreshing holiday break. It’s been wonderful to see the smiling faces returning to school, ready for another exciting term of learning.

Our dedicated teachers have been busy preparing engaging and purposeful learning experiences for our students. Throughout the term, students will be exploring a variety of topics designed to extend their knowledge, spark curiosity, and build essential skills. Some of the key learning areas this term include:

We are committed to creating supportive and inclusive classrooms where every child is known, valued, and challenged. We can’t wait to see the growth our students will make over the coming weeks.

Report Cards

Semester One report cards were distributed via email at the end of last term. If you have not yet received your child’s report, please contact the school office so we can resend it promptly. We also encourage families to check that their contact information is up to date to avoid delays in future communications.

Report cards offer a valuable snapshot of your child’s academic progress, work habits, and social development. They provide an excellent opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and set meaningful goals for the term ahead. Here are some practical ways you can use your child’s report card to support their continued growth:

• Celebrate Progress and Achievements: Acknowledge the areas where your child is excelling. Positive reinforcement builds confidence and encourages continued effort.
• Reflect on Next Steps: Identify subjects or skills where further support may be needed. Open conversations about challenges can help guide future learning strategies.
• Set Shared Goals: Work with your child to establish realistic and achievable learning goals for Term 3. Goal-setting helps students take ownership of their learning.
• Stay Connected with Teachers: If you have questions or wish to discuss your child’s progress further, please reach out to their teacher. We value strong partnerships between home and school.
• Promote Resilience and Growth Mindset: Remind your child that learning is a journey. Encourage persistence and highlight that improvement comes with effort and time.

As always, our focus remains on creating a learning environment that supports every student to thrive. Later this term, we will offer Parent Teacher Interviews as another opportunity to connect and discuss your child’s progress. Further details will be shared closer to the time.

The Power of Revisiting: How Spaced and Interleaved Practice Supports Deep Learning

At Broadbeach, one of our key priorities is ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching that reflects the most effective and research-informed approaches. One powerful example of this within our Targeted Teaching approach is how we embed spaced and interleaved practice into our teaching—especially in English and Mathematics.

These approaches come from the science of learning and are designed to improve how students retain and apply knowledge over time.

What is Spaced and Interleaved Practice?

• Spaced Practice means we revisit important concepts over time, rather than teaching them once and moving on. This helps students strengthen their memory and understanding because the brain has to retrieve the information more than once.
• Interleaved Practice means we mix related topics or skills rather than teaching them in isolated blocks. This helps students make connections between ideas, develop problem-solving skills, and choose the right strategy for the task.

How Does This Look in the Classroom?

• In Mathematics, we don’t teach a topic like measurement for a few weeks and then leave it until the following year. Instead, we revisit key measurement concepts across the year. This frequent exposure supports long-term retention, reduces the time between learning opportunities, and increases access for all learners.
• In English, skills like spelling, grammar, and punctuation are woven through the term, not taught once in isolation. Students encounter and apply these skills across a range of texts, writing tasks, and genres—ensuring deeper understanding and consistent reinforcement.
• Across year levels, teachers use weekly review sessions and warm-up tasks to bring previously taught content back into focus. These activities offer repeated and meaningful opportunities for students to consolidate their learning.

Why It Matters

These strategies are not random—they are backed by robust research and form part of our school-wide approach to teaching and learning. They help students:

• Remember more over time
• Apply their learning in new contexts
• Feel more confident tackling unfamiliar problems

Spaced and interleaved practice is just one aspect of our broader Targeted Teaching approach—a framework that guides how we meet the individual learning needs of all students. It’s an approach that continues to draw interest from other schools, who visit Broadbeach to see it in action, and one we know is making a real difference in helping our students achieve success.

From the Special Education Team

NCCD Data Collection Supporting Every Student

This term, our school is reviewing information for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on school students with disability (NCCD). This process ensures we are recognising and recording the adjustments we make to support students who need additional help to access their learning. At our school, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels supported and has a sense of belonging. The NCCD helps inform how schools and governments can plan for and resource inclusive education, so that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

We work closely with families to ensure that all students, regardless of their learning needs, experience a strong sense of belonging and have the opportunity to thrive. We are always available to discuss how we support your child’s individual learning journey.

From the Guidance Officer

Screentime

Raising children in a digital age, where technology is ever-present, brings both benefits and risks for children and parents. Digital devices, such as computers, smart phones, tablets, smart TVs and gaming consoles, if used appropriately, can be a source of fun, social connection and entertainment for the whole family. They can also be important tools for learning. The challenge is to manage the amount of time children spend on screens, keep them safe online and support healthy development and wellbeing. Parents play an important role in helping children use devices responsibly and ensuring they have chances to take part in a range of activities that are vital for their development.

What Does the Australian Government Recommend?

The Australian Government’s Department of Health provides clear guidelines on screen time for children, emphasizing balance and moderation:

• For children aged 5 to 12 years: It is recommended that recreational screen time be limited to no more than 2 hours per day. This helps children have plenty of time for physical activity, sleep, and face-to-face interactions.
• For younger children (under 5 years): Screen time should be very limited, with no screen time recommended for children under 2 years, and for children aged 2 to 5 years, screen use should be less than 1 hour per day.
• These guidelines encourage parents and caregivers to focus on high-quality, educational, and age-appropriate screen activities rather than passive or excessive use.

The following are some tips to help prevent problems with screentime:

• Be a good role model by managing your own screen use
• Be a technology smart parent by being aware of what apps your child is using, whether they are age appropriate and safe, and what content they are likely to see
• Be conscious of child safety by not using screens yourself when alertness and adult supervision of children is needed
• Put away devices at mealtimes to ensure children are focusing on their eating and engaging in social conversations and manners
• Discourage screen use at bedtime – it is recommended that children do not look at screens for at least 1 hour before bedtime. Consider turning off the home Wi-Fi network when your child has gone to bed to prevent use of screens when they are meant to be going to sleep and keep recharge devices over night outside of bedrooms
• Have digital-free areas and time – ‘No-go’ zones for screens should include family conversations and activities, and transitions times such as getting ready for school. Decide if devices should be used in bedrooms so you can supervise what your child is doing
• Ensure you are aware of age restrictions for apps and games.

Managing ongoing healthy screentime habits can be challenging however implementing consistent boundaries and educating our children early on can avoid difficulties in the future.

For more information, families can visit the Australian Government’s Department of Health website on screen time recommendations: www.health.gov.au.

Adapted from Primary School Triple P Tip Sheet: Screentime & Dept of Health

From the PE Department

HPE NEWS

Prep Sports Day

Prep Sports Day is on Wednesday 23 July.  Wear your colours and be ready for a whole lot of fun!

Gala Day for Year 5 and 6

Our first 2025 Gala Day for year 5 and 6 students is Tuesday 22 July.  Come to school at normal time in school uniform.  Buses depart at 9.15am.  

• Students playing soccer may wear footy boots.  They require shin guards and long socks.  
• Students playing OzTag are NOT permitted to wear footy boots.  They may wear shorts without pockets instead of school shorts.

Oceanic Athletics Trials

Oceanic Athletics trials are on August 7 and 8 at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre.  10 -12 year old students placing 1^st (and some 2^nd placegetters) will receive paperwork shortly.  Parental transport is required to and from the trials.

Indigenous Champions

During the school holidays, “NAIDOC Week was celebrated across Australia with the theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors”.

This year, Broadbeach State School is celebrating NAIDOC Week with a range of activities across year levels. Events may include the Yalgun Sun performance, yarning circles, weaving, colouring-in competitions, NAIDOC-themed art, dedicated lessons and a whole-school celebration. These activities support student learning about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples linked with the Australian National Curriculum.

The whole-school celebration will be held on Friday 1st August. On the day, students will be painted with two stripes of ochre and/or white paint on their arms to represent ceremony and celebration. Students will then gather on the oval and walk through a smoking ceremony. A smoking ceremony is a traditional Aboriginal practice that uses smoke from native, local plants from country to cleanse, purify and protect.

Aunty Justine Dillon, a local Kombumerri woman, will deliver the Welcome to Country. The winners of the colouring-in competition will be announced, followed by music and dance performances by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Ancestral Lines

Artist
Jeremy Morgan Worrall

Ancestral Lines is a visual representation of the lines and ties that follow a generation and the songs that come with it. 

When I think of the next generation I think towards my Ancestor Lucy Wright, Enoch Wright, Nonie Wright, all the way from my Nanna Audrie to my Mother Vanessa. 

When I look back at my mob it helps me see towards the future, it gives me hope and strength knowing what my mob have survived through and accomplished amid adversity. 

Each person in the painting depicts a series of lines akin to songlines, that represent what they know, who they were and what they have passed on, the first being that of lore (interpretive), hunting, protecting, and tracking, the second of care, weaving, fishing, and love. 

The third is when we see the two combine into one, and the last two take unfinished elements of them all, to show the passing down of knowledge and care. 

Above them is the essence of the land they live and protect/care for. It is a depiction of my home the cold skies of Tenterfield with the swirling clouds and giant moon, a place around the fire is where the next Generation find their strength, vision and legacy.

Finance 2025

OUTSTANDING fees.

Please check your QParents account to view invoices due.

2025 SRS (Student Resource Scheme)

2025 SRS fees are $280.00, payable by BPoint – due date was 03 April 2025.

SRS fees which have not been finalised may impact on your child’s participation in future activities including incursions, excursions and camps. 

Parents’ Experiencing financial hardship

Parents experiencing financial hardship who are currently participating in the SRS should contact the school to discuss options.

Payment Plans

Please email  finance@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au if you would like information on Payment Plans available at Broadbeach SS.  

Important Dates

The Broadie Bite

Weekday Specials

Be sure to check out our weekly specials online via Flexischools. We have some tasty options that are perfect for these cooler winter days.

Monday: BBQ Pulled Chicken with Ranch Slaw Roll
Tuesday: Sushi - Tuna, Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken & Avocado, Vegetarian
Wednesday: Teriyaki Chicken or Tofu Bowl
Thursday: 6” Focaccia Pizza
Friday: Mexican Chicken Wrap

Order before 8.30 am daily, or pre-order ahead of time to make your mornings a little easier.

Important updates

Price increases:
Please note, due to increasing operational costs the P & C committee has endorsed (at GM 2) the price increase for selected items in the tuck shop - effective from term three. We understand the impact rising costs also has on our Broadbeach families so have kept these increases as minimal as possible.

P & C Uniform Shop

Opening hours:

Uniform shop: 8.00 am - 9.00 am, Monday to Thursday (closed Fridays)
Flexischools orders: order online via Flexischools and we will deliver to your student’s class within two business days.

Clearance sale: Formal/checkered items

These items are still available to purchase in person from the uniform shop or online via Flexischools. Once sold out we will not be restocking these items.

Please note due to these items now being discontinued, they are not eligible for a refund. Exchanges will be permitted on a case by case basis pending size availability. As per previous newsletter updates, the formal uniform (checkered items) are still permitted to be worn as part of our current school uniform policy.

P & C Community updates

Important dates

Student Representative Support

Our P & C committee, at its discretion, offers financial support to its students who participate at a state, national and international level in Queensland Department of Education sanctioned events.

If you would like to submit an application in writing for Student Representative Support, you can download an application form here. If you have any queries, please email us directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au . All applications will be reviewed and endorsed/declined by the P & C committee at a general meeting.

Getting involved

Keen to help out but not sure where to start? Getting involved with the P & C is easier than you think. Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or just want to stay informed, there are plenty of ways to contribute and no long-term commitment needed. From volunteering at events to sharing ideas, every bit counts.

Please email us at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au — we’d love to hear from you.

Stay Connected

Regular updates from the P & C can be found on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

P & C Events and Fundraisers

Father’s Day Raffle

We’re starting to collect donations for our Ultimate Father’s Day Raffle, and we’d love your help.

To keep the prize exciting and relevant, we’re seeking specific donations that fall under one of the following categories:

• Something handy – e.g. Bunnings voucher or tools
• Something tasty – e.g. meat vouchers, dinner vouchers or chocolates
• Something relaxing – e.g. massage or barber shop voucher
• Something fun – e.g. sports tickets, car wash or detailing voucher

To ensure we have a range of awesome prize offerings for our raffle, please register your interest to donate here by Friday 8 August, 2025 and Dani (Event Coordinator) will be in touch to confirm if we can accept your prize donation. If you have any questions, please email Dani directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au.

Father’s Day Stall: Wednesday 3 September

Volunteers needed:

Do you have a bit of free time after school drop off on Wednesday 3 Sept? Join us for a fun morning helping the kids pick out something special for Father’s Day. This is a simple way for anyone in our school community to support our school, even if you can only stay for an hour or so.

Tasks may include:

• Assisting students select gifts
• Helping restock items on stall tables
• Working on the cashier table
• General assistance

Click the link below to sign up:

Important Stall information:

Let’s get ready to spoil our Broadbeach Dads, and other significant persons, in our students' lives with a special gift hand picked by your student(s).

Key info:

• Cash only - please advise your child if they are expected to bring change home
• $5 & $10 gift options available
• Students will be attending during class time (without parents)
• Limited generic gifts will also be available for students who would like to purchase items without any “Dad” labelling.
• Students are required to bring their own shopping bag

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our P & C Instagram and Facebook  pages for a sneak peak of our gift options closer to the stall date.

Community Partnership Program (sponsorship)

Thank you to those who have reached out already to express their interest in participating in our Community Partnership Program. We will be contacting businesses this week with more detailed information.

It’s not too late for your business to play a part in supporting our school by partnering with the P & C through sponsorship or in-kind donations (services or products). As this is our first year, spots are limited, so don’t miss out. This is a great way to not only give back to our school, but is also a great opportunity to gain some public exposure.

Please contact our team directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au for more information.

Christmas Raffle

Yes, that’s right we are already working on our annual Christmas Raffle. This year our Christmas Raffle will be our main fundraiser for 2025 with a goal to raise $10,000 - but we need your help to achieve this. We are currently seeking products, services, and/or gift vouchers we can offer as prizes that align with our ‘Stay, Play and Eat Local’ theme.

If your family or business are interested in donating a prize, we’d love to hear from you. Please  register your interest to donate here by Monday 20 October, 2025 and Dani (Event Coordinator) will be in touch to confirm if we can accept your prize donation. If you have any questions, please email Dani directly at pandc@broadbeachss.eq.edu.au.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can volunteer with planning our Christmas Raffle in upcoming newsletters. The decision on where the Christmas Raffle profits will be allocated will be determined at the next P & C meeting (see above for meeting info).

After school care

P C Y C Gold Coast at Broadbeach State School

0417 754 241

KDV
After school kids club at KDV Sports
info@kdvsport.com
(07) 5596 0404

After school programs – External facilitators

A range of after school programs exist to support families. In many cases, school facilities are hired to support these offerings. Families opting to participate in the programs do so under the conditions outlined by the providers. Broadbeach State School recognises that many of the programs have been well-received by parents, however, cannot and does not endorse them or those employed to deliver them.

TERM 3 2025

SOCCER X
Program: Soccer X
Day: Friday
Facility: School oval
Start Date: 25th July
Program duration: 9 weeks

Multi X

Program: Multi X
Day: Wednesday
Facility: School oval
Start Date: 23rd July
Program duration: 9 weeks

BASKETBALL X
Day: Thursday 7.30 – 8:30 am
Where: Basketball Courts
Ages: Prep – Year 6
Register:  www.sports-x.com.au

The Chroma Club
Day: Wednesday 3.00 – 4.15 pm
         Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am
Where: Science Room
Ages: 6 -12 years
Register: www.thechromaclub.com

Junior Engineers
Day: Monday  
Time: 3.05 – 4.15pm
Where: Science Room
Ages: Year 2 - 6
Register: https://www.juniorengineers.com.au/

Taso’s Music School  
Day: Monday - Instrumental Room
Day: Tuesday - Music Room
Register: www.tasosmusicschool.com

National Taekwondo
Day: Monday 5.30 to 6.30pm
Contact: 0423 349 742
www.nationaltaekwondo.net 

Little Alphas Robotics 2025

Day: Tuesday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Art/Science Room
Ages: Prep – Year 6

Day: Thursday
Time: 3.00 – 4.10 pm
Where: Visual Art/Science Room
Ages: Year 4 - 6
Register:   https://littlealphas.com.au/online-registration

Fitness World
Days: Monday
Time:  3.10-4.00pm
Age: Prep to Year 6  
Registration:

Community Notices

Merrimac State High School

Varsity College - 2026 Year 6 to 7 Enrolment Day - Tuesday 5 Aug 2025

In Term 3 Varsity College will run our enrolment sessions for new Year 7 families for 2026 on Tuesday 5 August between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.   These sessions will be approximately one hour in duration. 

Are You a Parent of a Child Between 0 to 12 Years Old?

Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland and The University of Queensland, are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and climate change.

If you are a parent (18+ years) of a child aged 0 to 12 years and live in Australia, we would love to hear your views. You will need to complete a short online survey. To find out more or to participate, please visit 

This research has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2024-0126)

Take Action

Does your child feel overly fearful, anxious, or worried in certain situations?

To find out more information and register to complete an initial assessment over the phone, please email us at cadrp@griffith.edu.au.

Saver Plus

What is Saver Plus?

Saver Plus is a program for people on lower incomes. It’s about bolstering their financial skills, so they can develop (and keep) good savings habits.  Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 62,000 people to start saving.

It’s helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And it’s set them up for a brighter future.

Saver Plus is a program designed to help eligible families develop essential financial skills and build savings for education costs.

If parents commit to saving up to $50 a month for 10 months, ANZ will match their savings up to $500 for education costs, such as school uniforms, stationery, textbooks, computers.

Teen Triple P

Online program is available free to all parents in Qld with children aged 10 to 16 years.

Wing Chun Martial Art - community self-defence classes

Community self-defence training* in the Broadbeach State School Hall. For more information and booking, please contact Arthur by calling 0420 975 075 or emailing abatakin@hotmail.com, as availability may be limited. 

1. Children Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.15pm (45 min) - no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
2. Women's self-defence training - Wednesday 6.20pm - 7.20pm (60 min)- no charge, admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable).
3. Adult's Wing Chun/self-defence training - Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm (60 min)- no charge (basic to intermediate level), admin fee only ($20 per person per term, non-refundable)

*Conditions apply.

ZIG ZAG Theatre

ZigZag Theatre is offering free drama classes in Term 1.