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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.
Annual Reports
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The Annual Report provides information about the Department's achievements, corporate arrangements and performance.
Trailblazer Newsletter
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The newsletter provides the latest updates on the Trailblazer Universities Program.
More students to receive support with the Commonwealth Prac Payment expansion
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The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) will be expanded from 1 July 2027 to eligible students undertaking mandatory placements in 10 frontline allied health disciplines. These disciplines are in priority areas of national skill shortage.
The Office for Youth has published Engage! Impacts and insights 2025-26 report
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The Department of Education’s Office for Youth reports on actions and impacts against 3 key priorities and 9 measures outlined in their youth engagement strategy, Engage!.
Opening the door to higher education for more Australians
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More Australians will have the opportunity to access higher education following the passing of major reforms through the Australian Parliament.
Disability Standards for Education updated to include early childhood education and care services
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Families of children with disability will benefit from greater clarity and consistency in early childhood education and care, with the Disability Standards for Education expanding to include early childhood services from 1 August 2026.
National Code Glossary
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The definitions below are drawn from the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (National Code) and, where relevant, the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032.
The Office for Youth has launched their 2026 Consultations
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On Monday 19 October 2026, the Australian Government Office for Youth launched their 2026 consultations to help inform the development of a new Youth Strategy.
Visa Prioritisation Status
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International higher education providers’ student visa prioritisation status. All offshore student visa applications are processed and receive priority levels in accordance with MD115. This data is updated weekly.
Minimum rates you must pay workers
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The minimum pay rates providers must pass on to eligible workers to meet worker retention payment conditions.
The ESOS legislative framework
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The Australian Government, through the Department of Education, administers the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and its associated instruments.
Manage your grant agreement
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How to manage your worker retention payment grant agreement, including reporting requirements, telling us when things change and extending your participation in the program.
Past enforcement action registers
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This page lists past versions of the early childhood education and care enforcement action register.
National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Case Studies
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National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) case studies illustrate the real-life outcomes of research conducted at NCRIS facilities, and demonstrate the social and economic return from the Government’s investment in national r
Infringement notices register
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We issue infringement notices, or fines, to providers that don’t follow the rules under Family Assistance Law.