Are Australian schools facing a crisis of empty seats? School attendance has plummeted by 50% over the last decade, with South Australia seeing 39% of students missing at least one day per week. This isn't just about occasional sick days - it's about "school refusal," a phenomenon where children experience such severe anxiety about school that they simply cannot attend. Hayley & Max dive into this complex issue that's leaving parents torn between building resilience and protecting their children's mental health.

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