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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

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 Australian Government is introducing demand-driven Needs-based Funding (NBF) from 1 January 2026 (further details can be found in the NBF Factsheet).

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a non-indexed, means-tested payment to school-leavers from regional or remote areas who need to relocate for full-time, higher-level tertiary education (Certificate IV and above) at an education provider l

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.

Applications for Round 2 have now closed. If you are interested in receiving key dates and information about the program, don’t forget to register for updates.

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

The Council for International Education supports a high quality, innovative and sustainable international education sector.

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

The Australian Government is investing $296 million to build a bedrock of research talent skilled in university–industry collaboration across the sector under the Increase Workforce Mobility initiative.