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The Australian Government supports the rights of students with disability to have the same educational opportunities as students without disability.

The Council for International Education supports a high quality, innovative and sustainable international education sector.

Regional University Study Hubs help students in regional and remote areas access higher education without having to leave their community. They provide student support and campus-style facilities for students who study online.

The Australian Government is committed to helping higher education students succeed in their studies.

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

Higher Education Publications lists publications, newsletters and reports on Australia's higher education sector.

Are you thinking about starting a teaching degree? You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship. 

There's a clear link between getting a Year 12 certificate (or equivalent qualification) and improved social and economic outcomes for young people.

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.

The Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education is assisting higher education providers to design and deliver microcredentials in fields of national priority, to meet industry skills needs and increase access to life-long learning.

Legislation to establish a National Student Ombudsman for higher education students has passed Parliament. 

On 23 February 2024, Education Ministers agreed to and released the Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education (the Action Plan).

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

Research block grants (RBGs) provide funding to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) to support research and research training, and are established under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).

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.

Streamlining enrolments through the development and implementation of Application Programming Interface (APIs).

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 hig

Higher education provider updates aim to assist providers to stay informed about HELP policy and to support best practice in the sector.