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Well-trained, skilled and knowledgeable teachers are the foundation for a high-quality education system.

On 15 December 2022, Education Ministers agreed on a National Teacher Workforce Action Plan (Action Plan) which sets out a clear pathway to addressing the national issue of teacher workforce shortages.

From 1 January 2021, new higher education students will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and Commonwealth financial assistance (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or OS-HELP).

The Department of Education creates a better future for all Australians through education.

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

The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program aims to increase access to, and participation of, women in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) field.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

The Australian Government committed to an Australian Universities Accord to drive lasting and transformative reform in Australia’s higher education system.

The Australian Government is introducing demand-driven Needs-based Funding (NBF) from 1 January 2026 (further details can be found in the NBF Factsheet).

As part of the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Australian Government has quadrupled the Disability Support Fund to increase support for students with disability in higher education.

The Australian Government (the Commonwealth) provides recurrent funding for every student enrolled at a school.