Students
Glossary
Summary:
This glossary contains some key terms used on the Quality Schools web pages.
For students
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to support students during their schooling years, as well as their transition to further study or the workforce.
For parents
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to help parents access the information they need during their child's schooling years.
For schools
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Various schooling links and resources have been collated to help teachers, principals and parents access the information they need to support students and the school community.
Supporting more women into STEM careers: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) National Research Internships Program (NRIP)
Summary:
The Australian Government is providing $28.2 million over four years (from 2016-17 to 2019-20) to the National Research Internships Program (NRIP), expanding the existing Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) PhD internships program to a nationally-scaled program. The National Research Internships Program will:
- support 1400 new industry-based internships for PhD researchers, with a focus on supporting more women in science, technology, engineering, or mathematical (STEM) disciplines
- provide PhD students with the opportunity to work with an industry partner on a research project and apply their knowledge in the workforce
- encourage greater collaboration between industry and universities
National Assessment Program
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The National Assessment Program includes all domestic and international assessments that Australian education ministers have agreed will be administered to students to track our performance in key learning areas such as literacy and numeracy.
Teaching and Learning
Summary:
The Australian Government is committed to supporting students—particularly those who need additional help or experience disadvantage—to participate in education, and move from school into the workforce to lead productive lives.
National Year 1 Literacy and Numeracy Check
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A national check of all Year 1 students in reading, phonics, and numeracy will help ensure students who are behind in their schooling are identified early and can receive the extra support they need.
Quality Schools frequently asked questions
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The Australian Government is delivering new school funding and reform arrangements. To explain the reforms, some frequently asked questions are available below.
Quality Schools fact sheets
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The Australian Government is delivering new school funding and reform arrangements. To explain the reforms in more detail the following information is available.
The fact sheets below detail the Quality Schools package, including how the changes come into effect and what it means for the future.
Commonwealth Scholarships Program for South Australia
Summary:
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program for South Australia provides opportunities for 1200 undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational education and training students to undertake study, training and internships in South Australia. The scholarships will be offered through two application rounds and are provided in alignment with industries in which there are growth opportunities and skills needs. Eligible programs of study include certificate III through to PhD level.
VET Student Loans
Summary:
VET Student Loans commenced on 1 January 2017, replacing the VET FEE-HELP scheme. The VET Student Loans program offers greater protection for students and focuses on courses that address industry needs, creating better opportunities for employment. VET Student Loans offers income contingent loan support to eligible students studying certain diploma level and above vocational education and training qualifications. Eligible students are entitled for loans up to a capped amount.
Quality Schools Package
Summary:
The Australian Government is delivering school funding and reform arrangements that focus on students and what they need to be their best. It's student-centred funding supporting student-centred schools.
Indigenous Australian Government Development Programme - Part 2
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Indigenous Australian Government Development Programme - Part 1
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education
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The Australian Government seeks to ensure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have the desire and capability to participate in higher education are able to do so and are supported to succeed.
Skills support for individuals
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Australia’s national training system supports over three million students annually to gain the skills to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment. This includes new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.
Find out about the courses and assistance available to help you undertake skills training through the links below.
IAGDP – My Dream Job
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Vocational Pathways
Summary:
Vocational Learning and Vocational Education and Training (VET), which include Australian School-based Apprenticeships, can be undertaken by secondary students.
National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)
Summary:
Through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), the Government works with the research sector to drive research excellence and its application by:
- collaboratively identifying priorities for research infrastructure investment over the coming decade
- catalysing research infrastructure projects, collaboratively implemented by the sector, that improve research projects by expertly addressing the scope of researcher needs
- simultaneously addressing related end-user needs, including industry, Government and other end users.
NCRIS supports approximately 40,000 users each year.
IAGDP Participants’ Stories
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Student Resilience and Wellbeing
Summary:
The Australian Government recognises that schools play a vital role in promoting the social and emotional development and wellbeing of young Australians.
National Youth Affairs Research Scheme
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The National Youth Affairs Research Scheme was a cooperative funding program between the Australian Government and state and territory governments which ended in 2016.
Jobs at the Department of Education and Training
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The Department of Education and Training offers career opportunities in a department that brings together people, policies and programs to support the Australian Government’s initiatives including access to quality and affordable early child care and childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.
Indigenous Apprenticeships Programme (IAP)
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The Department of Education and Training participates in the Indigenous Apprenticeships Programme (IAP).
Department of Education and Training Graduate Program
Summary:
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated graduates who are passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of all Australians.
Australian Curriculum
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Australia has a national curriculum, the Australian Curriculum, which provides schools, teachers, parents, students, and the community with a clear understanding of what students should learn, regardless of where they live or what school system they are in.
