The department is committed to the Australian Government's targets of reducing Indigenous disadvantage, including halving the gap in reading, writing and numeracy achievements for Indigenous children within a decade; and to halve the gap for Indigenous students in year 12 equivalent attainment rates by 2020. Through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) all governments in Australia are working towards delivering world class schooling for all children.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage.
Through the Council of Australian Government (COAG), all governments in Australia are working together towards increasing the skill levels of all Australians, including Indigenous Australians, giving them a better chance of getting or keeping a job.
The Government has funded the Productivity Places Program which will deliver 711,000 training places over five years in areas of skills shortage to ensure that Australian workers develop the skills they need.
Indigenous children and their families have a unique culture and the Australian Government is committed to improving access to integrated, inclusive services that are relevant to their lives. We know there are significant differences in life experiences and outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Closing these gaps is a priority for the Australian Government.