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The Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) was discontinued on 1 January 2026.

The Regional Education Commissioner (REC), the Hon Fiona Nash, works across the education sectors to bring together the efforts of Commonwealth, state and territory governments.

Accelerating improvements to educational outcomes of First Nations learners is a key priority of the Australian Government. That’s why we’re developing a First Nations Education Policy.

The department collects and publishes several data sets and visualisations to explore international student demographics at Australian institutions.

Regional University Study Hubs help students in regional and remote areas of Australia access higher education without having to leave their community.

The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are supported in higher education with programs and funding to increase participation and help Close the Gap. Discover what programs and policies are in place, and how they are being implemented.

Higher education funding supports better learning and teaching.

On the 18 December 2025, the Prime Minister, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, announced the establishment of a 12-month Antisemitism Education Taskforce, to be chaired by David Gonski AC.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) has 4 different loan schemes that provide financial support to students.

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

The Australian Government is building new research capabilities, driving commercialisation outcomes and investing in new industry engagement opportunities through the $370.3 million Trailblazer Universities Program (2022–2023 to 2025–2026).

Suburban University Study Hubs address barriers to tertiary education for students living in outer metropolitan and peri-urban areas of Australia.

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.

In Australia, early childhood education and care is delivered by providers and services in the states and territories and subsidised by the Australian Government.

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