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The HERI Budget Overview 2018-19 summarises the main areas for investment in higher education for financial year 2018-19.

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

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

ESOS legislation makes sure training providers meet nationally consistent standards in education delivery, facilities and services, and provides tuition fee protection for international students.

The Australian Curriculum provides schools, teachers, parents and students a clear understanding of what students should learn. This curriculum applies no matter where a student lives or what school system they're in.

The Australian Education Act 2013 (the Act) outlines how schools receive Commonwealth funding and how to spend the funding appropriately.

School data and research helps improve education policies and programs across Australia. Find the key national data collections and where to go for more information.

The Australian Government is committed to achieving better results for Indigenous Australians and is working with states and territories to ensure mainstream schools policy and programs contribute to improvements in outcomes for all students.

Find resources and links to help you access the information you need to support students and the school community.

My School can help you find data from every school in Australia. This includes a school’s student profile, enrolment numbers, attendance rates, NAPLAN performance and funding.

The National Assessment Program is a list of all the national and international school tests that your child will or may be selected to sit.

The National School Resourcing Board provides independent oversight of different parts of the Commonwealth schools funding model.

Parents, families, and carers are a child's first and most important teachers. When families and schools work together children’s learning is enhanced.

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The Australian Government (the Commonwealth) provides recurrent funding for every student enrolled at a school.

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.

Funding is provided to both government and non-government schools.

Schools play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of students. Student resilience, both emotionally and academically, is essential for young Australians' development.

The Australian Government supports the rights of students with disability to have the same educational opportunities as students without disability.

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