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Brisbane schooling costs hit $120,000 As a tutor who sees firsthand how financial pressures ripple through students’ lives, the headline that Brisbane state schooling now costs around $120,486 from Prep to Year 12 landed with a heavy thump in my news feed. Although Queensland state schools don’t charge formal tuition fees, this figure reflects the growing burden of ancillary costs  such as digital devices, uniforms, camps, transport and outside coaching that families must sho

February's Monthly Mind Muscle-Up

The act of critical thinking is becoming a lost art. Every day, we are all bombarded with blatant and loud messaging from social media, news outlets, and even advertisements and, often, our minds are too fatigued, bored or lazy to really analyse what we are seeing and hearing.

Education at a Crossroads: What 2026 Is Already Teaching Us The start of a new year always carries a strange emotional mix. Fresh planners and big goals sit alongside tight shoulders, racing thoughts, and the quiet weight of everything that didn’t quite resolve itself last year. As tutors, students, and educators, we see this pattern repeat every January. The calendar resets, but the systems we work within often do not. As we step into 2026, Australian education finds itself

January always arrives with a strange mix of fresh notebooks and clenched shoulders. The brain wants to sprint, but the body is still braced like it’s in an exam hall that never ends.

December's Monthly Mind Muscle-Up - Gardening: Spend time these holidays enjoying the sun, shade, and lifeforms outside your home. Tend to your garden, indoor plants, or even start a garden project like making a birdbath! Focus on the textures and scents of Earth.

Year 12 is a strange mix of adrenaline, exhaustion, hope, pressure, and “wait… what even is my life right now?”. Whether you’re heading into exams, just finished them, or moving into a new trade, it’s the perfect time to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself—not just academically, but mentally, emotionally, and practically. Here are 45 thought-provoking questions to help you reflect, reset, and move into exam season with more clarity and confidence.

November's Monthly Mind Muscle-Up! Mindful walking - calming the body and mind

Where do we draw the line between the student, the teacher, and the AI academic?

Feeling stressed, unmotivated, or stuck in a study slump? These 5 games aren’t just fun—they’re powerful tools to help you manage anxiety, spark creativity, and build collaboration skills!

5 books for growing understanding, critical thinking skills, and perceptions about society

What is the MIND diet? How can it help you and your family thrive through the school term? Grow your mind with MIND - psychology-based health practices

Random acts of kindness! Bring peace to your mind, and your study

In the middle of a busy day, it can feel like your mind is running in a hundred directions at once. One of the simplest and most...

A brief overview on the importance of knowing your learning style

A brief overview of the benefits of working together