Revealed: Which Victorian teachers are among nation’s best
In classrooms and school yards these educators inspire our children to learn, dream and connect. Now after thousands of nominations — we shine a light on some of the state’s best.
Australia's Best Teachers
Top of the class: Qld’s best teachers of 2025 revealed
Queensland students are in good hands, with the state’s top teachers described in their “report cards” as inspiring, empowering, supportive and sensitive. SEE THE LIST
The ‘GOAT’: Melb man’s mid-life change helping saves lives
A world-altering pandemic was just the wake-up call Jarrod Lucas needed to pivot and become a teacher, which helped him “genuinely change lives”.
Teacher’s painful tattoo promise after netball glory
When Paul Baks learned only one girl at his school was playing sport, he came up with a plan. See how his small act has changed his students’ lives – and why he’s immortalised it forever.
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‘Setting a tone’: Melb school’s mission to improve teacher respect
A small Mornington Peninsula high school is tackling two of the biggest problems in Australian education – classroom behaviour and literacy levels – thanks to the dedication of two teachers.
‘Makes us happy’: Touching letter to teacher
Thanks to Officeworks and News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers campaign, students can download a letter template to acknowledge their favourite teachers. HERE’S HOW
‘My second home’: How Melb schools teach migrant mums vital skills
Since arriving in Australia after being forced to flee Iraq, Enas Hano has learnt English, computer skills and gained employment – all thanks to her kids’ Broadmeadows school.
How Melb robotics teacher is changing Year 10 science forever
Michelle Magalona spent more than a decade designing hi-tech computer chips before becoming a teacher – and her students are now benefiting from her real-world experience.
‘Fled with nothing’: How Vic principal is helping refugee kids
Dandenong Primary School principal Daniel Riley believes the best way to help disadvantaged families is through the education system. Here’s how he is changing lives.
Teachers go bush to make a difference
Christened ‘Miss B’ by the children, Abby Barcham has fallen in love with Menindee Central School and its 76 students and their excitement whenever they see her makes her feel like “a rock star.”
Male shortage: Alarming stats expose Aussie teacher problem
Education specialists say more needs to be done to address the gender imbalance in the profession, and that it would bring a raft of benefits for students. SEE STATE BY STATE BREAKDOWN
Dancer teaching all the right steps
Sydney teacher Carly Walsh’s dance mentors inspired her to go into teaching and to help students find alternative pathways into work and study.
‘It’s a reality check’: Classroom shocks drive teacher dropout rates
Fronting a class of children for the first time can be daunting – and experts say one key change must happen to keep good teachers.
One of Geelong’s newest educators shares advice to young teachers
Lilly Bayes always dreamt of being a teacher. Even when she was 10-years-old she was playing the part, taking classes with her cousins. Flash forward 15 years and she’s doing it for real.
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