Welcome to the Department of Education
Parents and families can get information from the Australian Government on parent engagement in learning, Government initiatives and programmes that benefit parents, and information on schools and early childhood services. This page has links to useful information for parents.
Early learning and child care provides the foundation for children to develop both educationally and socially in a safe environment, while supporting parents into work.
Early Childhood and Child Care programmes include:
- Child Care Subsidy
- Estimate your Child Care Subsidy
- Additional information
- Child Care Legislation
- Child Care Package for providers
Through a range of policies and programmes, the Department of Education and Training helps to provide families with access to quality early learning for children.
The department supports researchers in Australia by improving research training, providing world-class research infrastructure and helping researchers collaborate with business and government through various funding programs and funded projects.
Higher Education Research programmes include:
- HERI Budget Overview 2019-20
- Government response to 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap
- Strategic Framework
- 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap
- Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence (ACCSE)
Australia’s higher education system is made up of universities and other institutions that play a critical role in fuelling innovation, driving productivity and giving students the skills they need for future success. The Australian Government supports higher education through policies, funding and programs.
Higher Education programmes include:
- HELP and other Information
- Funding
- Higher Education Statistics
- Reviews and Consultations
- Access and Participation
The department works with the education sector, other government agencies and ministries to ensure Australia is recognised as a regional and world leader in education and a partner of choice for international collaboration.
The department provides leadership and coordination across government, delivering programs and policies, to support mobility and the global exchange of knowledge.
International Education programmes include:
- Qualifications recognition, ESOS framework, Tuition Protection Service
- Data and research
- 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Endeavour Leadership Program
- International counsellors, agreements and multilateral frameworks
To ensure Australia’s future prosperity and to remain competitive internationally, the Australian Government is committed to ensuring that all Australian students have access to a high-quality school education.
The Department of Education and Training works with states, territories and non-government education providers to provide quality early learning, schooling, improved student outcomes and transitions to and from school through parent engagement, quality teaching and learning environments.
Information about who we are, what we do, jobs with the department and how we deliver effective government services to all Australians.
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