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The Department of Education creates a better future for all Australians through education.

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Share your views on the scope, outcomes and benefits of a National Skills Passport.

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

The Quality Initial Teacher Education Review (the Review) has now concluded and the Australian Government has released the final report.

The Regional Research Collaboration (RRC) Program funded research collaboration between regional universities, industry and other higher education providers to help regional universities develop their research strengths.

The Australian Strategy for International Education 2021‑2030 charts a path to sustainable growth for Australia’s international education sector, with a focus on diversification, meeting national skills needs, students at the centre and global com

The Australian Government is investing $1.6 billion to accelerate reform in the higher education sector for the translation and commercialisation of university research through a new stage-gated funding program, Australia’s Economic Accelerator (A

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

The National Student Ombudsman is now able to receive and investigate complaints from higher education students about the actions of their higher education provider.

The Commonwealth’s 2025 Closing the Gap Implementation Plan builds on the Commonwealth’s efforts in achieving the targets in the National Agreement.

Access and Participation programs are available to help Australians who want to attend university, regardless of circumstances, background or location.

As part of the 2024-2025 Budget, the Australian Government announced there will be no further funding rounds of the Destination Australia program (DAP) from 1 July 2024.

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

As part of the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Australian Government has quadrupled the Disability Support Fund (DSF) to increase support for students with disability in higher education, commencing payment in 2025.

The Department of Education is working with Australia’s higher education and research sector to counter risks of foreign interference.

Well-trained, skilled and knowledgeable teachers are the foundation for a high-quality education system.