Research plan to boost families, businesses and farmers

Joint Release with Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash Tackling cancer, boosting farm crops, cyber security and better management of the Great Barrier Reef are just some of the benefits set to flow from a landmark research investment strategy revealed by the Turnbull Government.   Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister…

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Connected Beginnings to help families, children in Mt Druitt

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…

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Decentralisation jobs boost for South Australia

The 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…

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AFP operation to crack down on family day care fraud

On 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…

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Wide support for reforming Australia’s education system

The 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…

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A blueprint for education success

Joint 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…

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Connected Beginnings delivering results in Alice Springs

Families 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…

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Backing early learning and care for disadvantaged families

Thousands 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…

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