Cara Jenkin

Adelaide

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Motorsport journalist & proud South Australian. Join me in the conversation #RepcoSC #OTRSuperSprint #Adelaide500

Articles

Australia’s Best Teachers: Barmera Primary School science and digi-tech teacher Leighton Pearce

2 weeks ago | adelaidenow.com.au | Cara Jenkin

Leighton Pearce’s different approach to the classroom is what has won him many fans at Barmera Primary School. Mr Pearce, 55, made a career change into teaching five years ago after starting his working life in agriculture and horticulture. He completed a Master of Education online while working as a school services officer to finally pursue his lifelong interest in education.
Australia’s Best Teachers: Mitcham Primary School maths co-ordinator Laura Scriven

2 weeks ago | adelaidenow.com.au | Cara Jenkin

When Mitcham Primary School students say they don’t like maths or they are not good at maths, it is likely their view will not last long. For maths co-ordinator and Year 6 teacher Laura Scriven understands a student’s interest and ability in maths often comes down to their mindset towards the subject. By encouraging a growth mindset and resilience, she not only inspires students to enjoy themuch-maligned subject but is also opening doors to their futures.
Your health: Choosing the right options for the best care

4 weeks ago | adelaidenow.com.au | Lynn Cameron |Cara Jenkin

SA NewsDon't miss out on the headlines from SA News. Followed categories will be added to My News. An extensive range of health care services is providing a safe, reliable and efficient alternative to South Australians attending hospital emergency departments if they need urgent care.
South Australia: Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service

4 weeks ago | adelaidenow.com.au | Cara Jenkin |David J Goldsmith

When 18-month-old Charlotte hurt herself playing at about 7pm on a Sunday night, her mum Julie Power was unsure what to do to make it better. As Charlotte sadly cradled her pulled elbow, Power pondered whether an X-ray was required or if it could wait until the following day to be treated. She logged on to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s free Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service (CAVUCS) to get advice.
Building South Australia’s skilled workforce

2 months ago | heraldsun.com.au | Cara Jenkin

Ensuring South Australia’s construction industry has an enthusiastic and skilled workforce is a whole-of-career approach – now starting before young people are eligible to enter the workforce and continuing throughout the working life. The Construction Industry Training Board is ensuring workers at every stage have the skills they need to make the most of opportunities offered by the state’s third-largest employing industry.
Technical colleges: Building SA’s skilled workforce

2 months ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Cara Jenkin

Today’s secondary students are already preparing to be tomorrow’s skilled workers, combining job-specific training with high school to fast-track their careers – as well as South Australia’s economy. To meet SA’s future skilled workforce needs, the Department for Education has introduced an array of training options into secondary schooling as well as relevant career education to ensure students pursue the right opportunity for them.
Building South Australia’s skilled workforce

2 months ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Cara Jenkin |David S. Goldsmith

Ensuring South Australia’s construction industry has an enthusiastic and skilled workforce is a whole-of-career approach – now starting before young people are eligible to enter the workforce and continuing throughout the working life. The Construction Industry Training Board is ensuring workers at every stage have the skills they need to make the most of opportunities offered by the state’s third-largest employing industry.
Technical colleges: Building SA’s skilled workforce

2 months ago | cairnspost.com.au | Cara Jenkin

Today’s secondary students are already preparing to be tomorrow’s skilled workers, combining job-specific training with high school to fast-track their careers – as well as South Australia’s economy. To meet SA’s future skilled workforce needs, the Department for Education has introduced an array of training options into secondary schooling as well as relevant career education to ensure students pursue the right opportunity for them.
Building South Australia’s skilled workforce

2 months ago | cairnspost.com.au | Cara Jenkin |David S. Goldsmith

Ensuring South Australia’s construction industry has an enthusiastic and skilled workforce is a whole-of-career approach – now starting before young people are eligible to enter the workforce and continuing throughout the working life. The Construction Industry Training Board is ensuring workers at every stage have the skills they need to make the most of opportunities offered by the state’s third-largest employing industry.
‘What do I do now?’: planning for a happy and meaningful retirement

Nov 12, 2024 | smh.com.au | Cara Jenkin

By Cara Jenkin November 13, 2024 — 5.30am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A six-part series looking at how and why retirement is being reimagined as a pivot to the next meaningful phase of life.See all 9 stories. Retirement is giving Michelle Nixon, 61, the chance to do things she never had time to do when she was working.