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The Australian Government is building new research capabilities, driving commercialisation outcomes and investing in new industry engagement opportunities through the $370.3 million Trailblazer Universities Program (2022–2023 to 2025–2026).

The Higher Education Research Commercialisation (HERC) Intellectual Property (IP) Framework (the Framework) supports businesses and industry to work with universities on research and commercial projects.

The National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) supports the wellbeing of students and school communities through pastoral care services and student support strategies.

The Regional Education Commissioner (REC), the Hon Fiona Nash, works across the education sectors to bring together the efforts of Commonwealth, state and territory governments.

The Australian Government is providing $2.5 million over five years (2016 to 2021) to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) for the Securing Australia’s Mathematical Workforce program.  

Higher education students need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), access Commonwealth financial assistance (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or OS-HELP), and graduate.

Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) was a significant, targeted investment to strengthen Australia’s research commercialisation system and support the translation of research into real‑world economic and social benefits.

The Australian Government is providing $19.1 million over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) to deliver the National Research Internships Program (NRIP), a national industry-based PhD-inte

The Schools Upgrade Fund provides more equitable access to resources to support schools to help keep students and school staff safe, and get students’ education back on track after disruptions caused by COVID-19.

The Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education is assisting higher education providers to design and deliver microcredentials in fields of national priority, to meet industry skills needs and increase access to life-long learning.

The Australian Government committed to an Australian Universities Accord to drive lasting and transformative reform in Australia’s higher education system.

The Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program is a pilot program. Starting in 2024, it will provide scholarships to boarding school students from regional, rural and remote communities in Australia.

Teachers make a real difference to the lives of young people. There are various pathways into teaching, across early childhood, primary and secondary school settings, as well as financial incentives and support.

On 15 December 2022, Education Ministers agreed on a National Teacher Workforce Action Plan (Action Plan) which sets out a clear pathway to addressing the national issue of teacher workforce shortages.

The Australian Government is committed to helping higher education students succeed in their studies.