The Way We Met
2 February, 2026
From boarding school connections to life on a Merino sheep station, Emily McLeod and Tom Riggs share how love, timing and country roots shaped their story.
From boarding school connections to life on a Merino sheep station, Emily McLeod and Tom Riggs share how love, timing and country roots shaped their story.
Meet the O’Brien family from a mixed farm near Warren in Central Western New South Wales.
Three boarding school families share their favourite holiday destinations and why familiar places, slower days and time together matter most.
For Amanda and her family, Christmas is the cherished moment when all the children return home. A day filled with laughter, connection, and the beloved Ferrari family recipes that make
We’re becoming The Boarding School Collective—a community of shared experiences and resources, breaking barriers, challenging assumptions, and making education accessible to all.
Midway through Term 3, boarding families feel the strain—tired kids, long travel, rising costs and behaviour challenges. Here’s how parents can work with schools, know when to rest a boarder,
We know that accessing a diverse education for children in rural and remote areas of Australia can be a significant challenge for families. Australian Boarding schools often provide a solution,
This past week we have, as a Nation, celebrated National Volunteers Day and it goes without saying that the thousands of volunteers from across Australia that have dedicated their time
Our mighty patriarch, my husband’s father died peacefully of old age at 94. None the less, it was avery sad and distressing day for all that loved him. This wonderful
Let’s chat about something close to my heart – the beautiful friendships that find us when our kids venture into the world of boarding school. It’s a journey filled with
Here at Boarding Schools Expo Australia, we have first hand experience of the ‘empty nest blues’ and although Term 1 is coming to an end, it’s inevitable that the emotions
Boarding schools, with their structured environments and often stringent social media use policies, offer a much sought after solution to address these concerns and in doing so, provide a host
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the prevalence of disconnected teenagers has become a concerning issue for many families.
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