r/AustralianTeachers

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About r/AustralianTeachers

A community primarily for Australian teachers to discuss the profession. Our community is open to all individuals interested in teaching and learning, focusing on providing support and resources for Australian teachers. We welcome the valuable contributions of pre-service teachers, school support staff communities, aspiring teachers, and anyone interested in the profession. 1. Be nice. 2. Keep the content related to teaching and learning in Australia.

The community at a glance

r/AustralianTeachers is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 51K members. It has been around since 2017. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Teaching communities list.

Roughly 8K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Teaching, School, and Students. Product recommendations often mention books, whiteboard markers, and laptop.

On Reddit
Established 2017
51K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +8K members
Growth: +17.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2023: 30K members
  • 2024: 9K members
  • 2025: 6K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 401 members
  • Oct: 717 members
  • Nov: 604 members
  • Dec: 523 members
  • Jan: 645 members
  • Feb: 636 members
  • Mar: 757 members
  • Apr: 545 members
  • May: 731 members
  • Jun: 683 members
  • Jul: 694 members
  • Aug: 437 members

Topics

  • Teaching
    125 posts in the past month
    #1
    Teaching
    125
  • School
    76 posts in the past month
    #2
    School
    76
  • Students
    39 posts in the past month
    #3
    Students
    39
  • Struggling
    28 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    28
  • Advice
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    22

Flair

  • DISCUSSION
    65 posts in the past month
    1. Children don’t have the attention spans to watch films anymore
    2. We have created the weakest, most entitled and least capable generation of children in human history.
    3. Parents of Students
    #1
    DISCUSSION
    Children don’t have the attention spans to watch films anymore · We have created the weakest, most entitled and least capable generation of children in human history. · Parents of Students
    65
  • VIC
    39 posts in the past month
    1. An inspiring week given the circumstances. Spotted this on the way home. Close those laptops and enjoy the weekend!
    2. AEUVic have announced August 19th Stop Work if Ben and his mates don't make an offer!
    3. Vic Teachers to strike Thursday the 4th August?
    #2
    VIC
    An inspiring week given the circumstances. Spotted this on the way home. Close those laptops and enjoy the weekend! · AEUVic have announced August 19th Stop Work if Ben and his mates don't make an offer! · Vic Teachers to strike Thursday the 4th August?
    39
  • CAREER ADVICE
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Help! I don’t want to teach!
    2. Unreasonable Placement?
    3. Do you ever feel dread over a lesson that went really bad?
    #3
    CAREER ADVICE
    Help! I don’t want to teach! · Unreasonable Placement? · Do you ever feel dread over a lesson that went really bad?
    34
  • Secondary
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Is this normal? How do you cope with the workload?
    2. Note on the fridge: Don't quit, and counting the days...
    3. Alternatives to death by powerpoint?
    #4
    Secondary
    Is this normal? How do you cope with the workload? · Note on the fridge: Don't quit, and counting the days... · Alternatives to death by powerpoint?
    11
  • NSW
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Got hit by a kid on the playground, advice on workers comp or sick leave?
    2. Feeling Negative after rejection
    3. Child with disabilities refused enrolment at local public school
    #5
    NSW
    Got hit by a kid on the playground, advice on workers comp or sick leave? · Feeling Negative after rejection · Child with disabilities refused enrolment at local public school
    11

Product recommendations

  • books
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended books for adults mentoring 13-16yo
    2. Recommended books for adults mentoring 13-16yo
    3. What books or resources would you recommend to a first year teacher?
    #1
    books
    Recommended books for adults mentoring 13-16yo · Recommended books for adults mentoring 13-16yo · What books or resources would you recommend to a first year teacher?
    5
  • whiteboard markers
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Chisel or Bullet Tip? Best whiteboard markers?
    2. Chisel or Bullet Tip? Best whiteboard markers?
    #2
    whiteboard markers
    Chisel or Bullet Tip? Best whiteboard markers? · Chisel or Bullet Tip? Best whiteboard markers?
    2
  • laptop
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best laptop for CRTs?
    2. What laptop do you recommend?
    #3
    laptop
    Best laptop for CRTs? · What laptop do you recommend?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AustralianTeachers for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AustralianTeachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AustralianTeachers have?
Roughly 51K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AustralianTeachers on?
r/AustralianTeachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AustralianTeachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AustralianTeachers is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/AustralianTeachers?
You can join r/AustralianTeachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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