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Financial support for teachers making a difference in very remote communities
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Teachers who choose to work in Australia’s very remote communities may be eligible for financial support which reduces their HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) debt while they teach.
Subsidies now open to support early childhood workforce training
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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can once again apply for 2 Australian Government subsidies to support staff to complete essential training.
National Workforce Census
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The Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census helps us develop and measure policies and programs for the early childhood education and care sector.
Australian Tertiary Education Commission formally established
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Australia has taken a major step in shaping its tertiary education system with the permanent Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) commencing today following the passage of legislation through Parliament.
Regional University Study Hub Location Map
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This map shows the names and locations of Regional University Study Hubs across the country.
Regional and Suburban University Study Hubs
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This map shows the names and locations of Regional University Study Hubs and Suburban University Study Hubs across the country.
2024 Consolidated CAF Annual Report
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The Department is required each year to publish an Annual Report under paragraphs 50-54 of the Choice and Affordability Fund (CAF) Guidelines (the CAF Annual Report).
Building Early Education Fund
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The Australian Government is investing $1 billion to build or expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in areas of need across Australia. This is an important step on the path to a universal ECEC system.
Inclusion Support Program
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The Inclusion Support Program (ISP) funds and supports early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to include children with additional needs.
Quality and safety
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Governments across Australia are working together to strengthen safety, improve quality, and protect children in early childhood education and care (ECEC).
Strategy and evaluation
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The Australian Government conducts strategic planning, inquiries, research and evaluations to ensure early childhood education and care (ECEC) policies continue to meet the needs of children and families.
The Choice and Affordability Fund
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The Australian Government established the Choice and Affordability Fund (the CAF) to assist the non-government school sector to support schools to deliver choice and affordability and achieve government priorities.
Newsletters to the early childhood education and care sector
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We send regular email newsletters to early childhood education and care providers and services. Access previous email newsletters to find information on important topics.
Reports on school funding
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The Australian Government (the Commonwealth) provides recurrent funding for every student enrolled at a school.
How is school funding indexed?
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Outlines what SRS indexation is, how it's applied to school funding and the figures associated with SRS indexation.
National Assessment Program - Sample assessments and Opt-in assessments
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Each year, select groups of students are chosen to participate in one of the three sample assessments that are an ongoing part of Australia's National Assessment Program (NAP). Schools may also elect to participate in NAP Opt-in assessments.
Australian Government Response on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025
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Australian Government response (tabled 12 May 2026) to the Senate committee report on the ATEC Bill 2025.