Programs and initiatives

Parents, families, and carers are a child's first and most important teachers. When families and schools work together children’s learning is enhanced. The Australian Government has many initiatives and resources to help parents, schools, and communities work together to improve children’s…

The Australian Government is providing $19.1 million over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) to deliver the National Research Internships Program (NRIP), a national industry-based PhD-internship program.

Research shows that teachers and school leaders have the greatest influence on student engagement and achievement in schools. Find the research and infrastructures supporting teaching and leadership standards.

The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration sets out a vision for a world class education system that encourages and supports every student to be the very best they can be, no matter where they live or what kind of learning challenges they may face.

The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) is an expert statutory advisory body, established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), with responsibility related to the standards for delivery of higher education in Australia.

The Mid-Career Checkpoint program supports eligible carers who are looking to return to the workforce or advance their career.

The Time to Work Employment Service is a national voluntary in-prison employment service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On 24 November 2021, the Prime Minister announced an investment of $242.7 million to support select universities to boost prioritised research and development and drive commercialisation outcomes with industry partners from 2021-22 until 2025-26. This includes a total of $30 million for…

Well-qualified trainers and assessors are important to the success of Australia’s VET system. New requirements came into effect from 1 July 2019.

The Interstate Student Data Transfer Note and Protocol supports the exchange of student information between schools when children move state.

The Transition to Work employment service helps young people aged 15-24 into work (including apprenticeships and training) or education. Transition to Work participants receive intensive, pre-employment support to develop practical skills to get a job, connect with education or training, find…

The Minister for Education and Youth, the Hon Alan Tudge MP and the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP, have initiated a review of Australia’s tuition protection arrangements across the higher education sector, the international…

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) may assist students to either continue their studies through another course or different provider, or by being provided a refund or loan re-credit for education and training they paid for but did not receive.

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The VET Student Loans (VSL) program assists eligible students pay tuition fees for approved higher-level (diploma and above) vocational education and training (VET) courses, when studying at VET Student Loans approved course providers. The program is designed to provide financial support to…

Secondary school students can undertake vocational education and training (VET) while still in school to help put them on their career pathway. As a student in years 9 to 12, you can acquire workplace skills through nationally recognised training or an accredited course.

Wage subsidies are a financial incentive to encourage employers to hire eligible participants in ongoing jobs by contributing to the initial costs of hiring a new employee. Wage subsidies can help to build a business and give employers greater flexibility in their hiring options.

This page provides information on the new Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program.

Work for the Dole places job seekers in activities where they can gain skills and experience, give back to the community and get help to find a job. Find information for job seekers, Host Organisations and Indigenous specific Work for the Dole Activities. 

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment delivers programs and services to support young Australians to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities to be successful in education, work and life.

The Youth Advisory Sessions helps young people aged 15-24, in online and digital employment services to maintain their work readiness and/or motivation and to find employment. Young people can get up to three, free, one-hour advisory sessions with a specialist youth consultant.

Youth Jobs PaTH is an Australian Government service that helps young people gain the skills and work experience needed to get and keep a job. It also supports businesses to trial young people in the workplace and offers a financial incentive when they hire. Youth Jobs PaTH has 3 elements –…