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More than 300 schools join local decision making initiative

16 May 2012

Hundreds of schools in NSW will soon have greater capacity to make decisions about what happens in their school as part of the Australian Government’s Empowering Local Schools initiative.

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Proposed changes to Parenting Payment

8 May 2012

As part of the recent Budget announcement, the Government outlined proposed changes to Parenting Payment that will affect parents who have been receiving Parenting Payment prior to 1 July 2006.

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Jobs and sustainable communities for people in remote Australia

8 May 2012

The Australian Government recently announced significant changes to remote employment and community development services to help more people get into jobs and participate in their community.

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Learning more about Australia’s children

3 May 2012

Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett has launched the second data collection for the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI).

Principal Forum

Principals’ Forum 2012

3 May 2012

Today Minister Garrett hosted the National Conversation with Principals with over 150 delegates from across the nation taking part in the conversation.

Disability Employment Brokers

2 May 2012

Application to the Disability Employment Broker program is now open.

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New incentives and support for mature age job seekers

18 April 2012

The Australian Government has announced new incentives and support for mature age job seekers and their employers.

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Job Services Australia

New Employment Services

From 1 July 2009, the Australian Government has introduced a new approach to employment services - Job Services Australia.

Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care

Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care

The Office is responsible for delivering on the Australian Government's commitment to provide a nationally-consistent system of quality, accessible and affordable early childhood education and child care for all Australian families.

Digital Education Revolution

Digital Education Revolution

The Digital Education Revolution, a major part of the Australian Government's Education Revolution, is a vital step in creating a world-class education system for Australia.

Australia's New Workplace Relations System

Australia's New Workplace Relations System

The Australian Government has introduced the Fair Work Bill 2008, which, once passed, will put in place Australia's New Workplace Relations System.

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National Conversation with Parents – School Reform
Parents around the country used Twitter and a web forum to fire questions at School Education Minister during his National Conversation with Parents
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School Community Forum – Penshurst, Sydney
Parents, teachers and community members in Sydney came together to talk to Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister Peter Garrett about schooling
2012 Graduate Program Video
Listen to DEEWR Graduates speak about the diversity of work, the learning and development opportunities and support and career guidance offered throughout the DEEWR Graduate Program.

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