Government Education Portal - Australia

ACT Department of Education and Training  

URL:  http://www.det.act.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

The ACT Department of Education and Training delivers education services through government schools; registers non government schools; and administers vocational education and training in the Australian Capital Territory.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)  

URL:  http://www.deewr.gov.au/

Category:  National  Education Departments  Key Education and Training Links 

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) was created on 3 December 2007, bringing together elements of the former Departments of Education, Science and Training, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Youth and Early Childhood functions from the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. The department implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians, to increase employment participation and to ensure fair and productive workplaces.

Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS) South Australia  

URL:  http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

The Department supports high quality learning, teaching, care, employment and youth services within an integrated, responsive and supportive learning organisation which strives for continuous improvement in service and performance.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria  

URL:  http://www.education.vic.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

An online resource to help people make educational decisions relating to pre-school and school, through to university and technical or further education. Contains information on Departmental role, structure and staff in addition to polices, publications, news, events and awards.

Department of Education and Training, Western Australia  

URL:  http://www.det.wa.edu.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

The Department of Education and Training in Western Australia (WA) provides lifelong learning to Western Australians through more than 750 Government schools and specialist support services; a network of training providers, including TAFEWA; and a range of employment and career development programs to enhance employability.

Department of Education Tasmania  

URL:  http://www.education.tas.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

The Department is responsible for primary and secondary education, library and information services, vocational education and training services (including TAFE Tasmania), children's services, assessment and certification services (TASSAB) and youth affairs.

Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training (NT DEET)  

URL:  http://www.deet.nt.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments  State and Territory 

The Department of Employment, Education and Training in the Northern Territory (NT DEET). This department is responsible for education, employment, training in the Northern Territory and NT WorkSafe.

NSW Department of Education and Training (DET)  

URL:  https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/

Category:  State and Territory  Education Departments 

The NSW Department of Education and Training delivers public education and training from early childhood (pre-school), through to the compulsory years of schooling (Kindergarten to Year 10), and senior secondary education leading to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate (in Years 11 and 12). It also provides TAFE NSW courses, adult and community education courses, migrant English programs, post-secondary art courses and advice to the NSW Government on higher education.

NSW Public Schools  

URL:  http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

The NSW Public Schools web site provides access to information on education in NSW for students, staff, education services and more.

Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts  

URL:  http://deta.qld.gov.au/

Category:  Education Departments 

Education Queensland provides a choice of schools and support services to help Queenslanders develop their potential and build a stronger future. Education Queensland recognises and values the cultural and language diversity of every school and community and remains committed to a socially just curriculum which provides opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Education Queensland is one of the largest departments of the Queensland Government. It has the responsibility for administering a large amount of legislation, including the Education (General Provisions) Act 1989 and the Education (General Provisions) Regulation 1989. Across the state, the department provides high quality educational services to more than 467,800 students in more than 1800 state primary, secondary, special schools and preschools.