The National Assessment Program (NAP) consists of both the domestic and international school assessments which all Education Ministers have agreed to participate in at a national level. These assessments are outlined below.

Higher education policy is subject to regular reviews and consultation with industry. This ensures that policy is being reviewed and improved.

The Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF) supports universities to undertake novel reform in areas of Government priority, and develop targeted and innovative solutions focused on local communities.

Australia is an established global leader in world-class research, and our research excellence is underpinned by access to excellent national research infrastructure.

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.

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).

Research on schools helps plan a better future for schools across Australia by reviewing and informing policy. Here you can find publicly available research reports.

The Education Funding System (EFS) is the Department of Education’s (the departments) new digital platform designed to modernise the education digital ecosystem, delivering simple, secure, and connected digital services for the schools and higher

A highly skilled research workforce is vital to Australia’s future prosperity.

Internationally, the department provides policy leadership and coordination across all levels of government for education-related matters.

Higher education provider updates aim to assist providers to stay informed about HELP policy and to support best practice in the sector.

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

The Integrated Data Analytics section provides high quality, policy relevant and responsive integrated data analyses to support a broad range of policy areas.

The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million over 2024-25 to 2026-27 to extend the ELLIC trial (the ELLIC expansion).

Research block grants (RBGs) provide funding to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) to support research and research training, and are established under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).

The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program aims to increase access to, and participation of, women in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) field.

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