Families in Mt Druitt will now have access to the Turnbull Government’s community based Connected Beginnings program, which connects health care, early childhood education and family support services to give local children the best possible start in life. The Connected Beginnings program includes initiatives that provide outreach and support, and bring early childhood and…
DetailsThe 2018-19 Budget has delivered more good news for South Australia with up to 44 new jobs set to be created in the state. Through the Coalition Government’s Decentralisation Agenda the Unique Student Identifier will relocate from Canberra to Adelaide creating up to 40 new jobs, whilst the establishment of The Office of the National…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government is sticking to our plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians. Senior Cabinet Ministers for South Australia, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham said this year’s budget includes measures to better the lives of all South Australians. “Under the Government’s economic plan record jobs…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has outlined a clear plan, from the high chair to higher education, to ensure every student can choose the best education path to help them reach their potential. Australia’s education system needs to be better than it is today. Students, employers, families and the Government all recognise the challenges we face and…
DetailsOn Thursday, 3 May, the Australian Federal Police, acting on information provided by the Department of Education and Training, conducted a search warrant in Lakemba and Kellyville in Sydney (NSW). The AFP have confirmed two people have been charged with offences following an investigation into alleged fraudulent family day care payment claims. This…
DetailsThe release of a landmark report to transform Australia’s education system has been recognised for its strong focus on enhancing the learning outcomes of school students. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said he welcomed the support for the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools and its blueprint for change for school…
DetailsJoint media release with the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull The Federal Government has released a landmark report on Australia’s schooling system and accepted its recommendations in principle. The Government commissioned Mr David Gonski AC to undertake the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools alongside a panel of seven eminent education and…
DetailsFamilies in Alice Springs are benefiting from the Turnbull Government’s community based Connected Beginnings program, which connects health care, early childhood education and family support services to give local children the best possible start in life. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion will be in Alice…
DetailsThousands of families across regional and remote Australia and Indigenous communities are set for more support to access early childhood education and care as part of sweeping reforms from the Turnbull Government. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Turnbull Government’s child care and early learning overhaul included a $271 million Community…
DetailsResults from a test of potential new teachers’ literacy and numeracy skills shows the overwhelmingly majority have the high level of skills we require for them to enter the classroom. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said more than 23,000 teaching students sat the Turnbull Government’s Literacy and Numeracy Test last year to…
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