Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib launched the Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program (IYCP) on 16 May 2011.
Starting in the 2012 school year, IYCP will give up to 6400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to get a school-based traineeship. The program will assist Indigenous students in years 10 to 12 in targeted high schools, with mentoring and case management aimed to assist students in dealing with issues associated with the transition from school to work.
The initiative has received $50.7 in funding to be allocated over four years.
Federal Government releases jobs report
The Australian Government has released its Australian Jobs 2011 report, highlighting the links between higher education and positive labour market outcomes, such as lowering unemployment and higher average pay.
First mainland NBN site goes live as PM announces funding for digital education
The first National Broadband Site has been opened by Prime Minister in Armidale, New South Wales, while also taking the opportunity to announce additional funding for digital education as part of the Digital Regions Initiative.
$1.8 million for teacher training pilot program
The Victorian Government has announced the formation of a new $1.8 million teacher training pilot program, aimed increasing teacher training, putting greater emphasis on practical experience.
$75 million apprenticeship facility opens in Sydney
The $75 million Ausgrid Learning Centre at Sydney’s Silverwater has opened by The Federal Minister for Tertiary Education Senator Chris Evans said.
Education Minister attacks ‘sameness’ of ACT public schools
ACT Education Minster Andrew Barr has declared the need for reform in the territory’s public education sector after a recent survey showed more parents are choosing to send their children to private, rather than public, secondary schools.
International Energy Centre to open
The universities of Queensland, Newcastle, Monash and Western Australia have committed to a joint venture in the foundation of the International Energy Centre (IEC) to be opened by 2012.
PM announces training facility in Tamworth
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the funding of a new medical training facility in Tamworth, New England.
WA education gets $186 million boost
The Western Australian Government has delivered a $186 million increase, or 4.9%, in its education spending in the 2011-12 budget, bringing the total funding to more than $4 billion on education in Western Australia in 2011-12.
$222 million for chaplaincy program
The Federal Government has announced a $222 million boost to the nation’s school chaplaincy program following the roll out of the Nation’s Budget.
Early childhood development funding announced
The Minister for Early Childhood, Peter Garrett, and the Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care, Kate Ellis, have announced more than $32.4 million for early childhood development.
$263 million for foundation education skills
The Federal Government has announced a $262 million injection to remove basic skilsl barriers that are currently ‘locking thousands of Australians out of the workforce’ .
$18.1 million for Teach Next initiative
The Federal Government has announced an $18.1 million Teach Next initiative that will aim to provide a new employment-based pathway for experienced and skilled people seeking employment in the teaching sector.
$425 million for Great Teachers Program
The Federal Government has announced a total of $425 million in funding for a Great Teachers Program to reward the nation’s top 25,000 teachers.
$200 million for students with disabilities
$200 million for students with disabilities
Productivity Commission calls for upgrading of VET workforce
The Productivity Commission has released its research report on the Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) workforce, finding that there are significant shortcomings which need to be addressed.
Skills Australia calls for overhaul of VET system
Skills Australia has released a major report on the future for vocational education and training (VET) in Australia, outlining a series of recommended reforms for the organisation and funding of the VET sector.
$194.2 million for ACT education
The ACT Government has announced a total of $194.2 million in new education funding in the state’s 2011 Budget, brining the total level of Territory education funding to $834.7 in the 2011-12 year.
NT budget announces $930 million for education and training
The Northern Territory Government has announced a $930 million education and training package in the Territory’s 2011 Budget.
Queensland Premier hosts roundtable on state of education
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has hosted a roundtable on international education with participants across the education industry.
Funding for Victorian students with disabilities
Victorian Education Minister Martin Dixon has announced a $20 million boost in 2011-12 and $44 million in 2012-13 to support students with disabilities, brining the total State Government funding in the area to $156 million.