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

The National School Resourcing Board provides independent oversight of different parts of the Commonwealth schools funding model.

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 study facilities for students who study online.

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

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Suburban University Study Hubs will improve access to tertiary education for students living in outer metropolitan and peri-urban areas of Australia.

Share your views on the scope, outcomes and benefits of a National Skills Passport.

The National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) supports the wellbeing of students and school communities through pastoral care services and student support strategies.

The Quality Initial Teacher Education Review (the Review) has now concluded and the Australian Government has released the final report.

The Regional Research Collaboration (RRC) Program funded research collaboration between regional universities, industry and other higher education providers to help regional universities develop their research strengths.

The Australian Strategy for International Education 2021‑2030 charts a path to sustainable growth for Australia’s international education sector, with a focus on diversification, meeting national skills needs, students at the centre and global com

As part of the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Australian Government has quadrupled the Disability Support Fund (DSF) to increase support for students with disability in higher education, commencing payment in 2025.

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

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a non-indexed, means-tested payment to school-leavers from regional or remote areas who need to relocate for full-time, higher-level tertiary education (Certificate IV and above) at an education provider l

The Australian Government is investing $1.6 billion to accelerate reform in the higher education sector for the translation and commercialisation of university research through a new stage-gated funding program, Australia’s Economic Accelerator (A

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