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IPSP Grant Applications

3 February 2012

Grant Applications are being accepted to deliver the Inclusion and Professional Support Program in 2013-2016. Three addendums, updated Q&As, the IPSP information session presentation and new ISA Region Localities have now been published.

Child Care Rebate

3 February 2012

The Child Care Rebate helps families with the costs of approved child care.

Safer Internet Day 2012

3 February 2012

The theme for Safer Internet Day in 2012 ‘Connecting generations and educating each other’ will be used to encourage schools, libraries and families to learn and connect together.

Fair Work Act Review – Submission process open

1 February 2012

A public submission process is currently open for the Fair Work Act Review. Initial submissions are due by 17 February 2012

NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services Program

31 January 2012

The call for proposals for the NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services Program (NBN-EESS) has been extended and will now close on 10 February 2012 at 5:00pm (AEST).

Allocation of Occasional Care and In Home Care places

28 January 2012

Existing and prospective Occasional Care and In Home Care services can now apply for places.

Applications for NWDF reopened

25 January 2012

Applications for the National Workforce Development Fund have reopened.

DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

18 January 2012

The latest release of the DEEWR Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment is available.

Compulsory Participation Plans and Support for Teenage Parents

23 December 2011

A new trial will commence from 1 January 2012 to help teenage parents in disadvantaged communities.

Trade Training Centres Round Four

16 December 2011

The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, announced the projects and schools approved for Round Four in-principle funding.

Australian Apprenticeships Reform and Ambassadors

6 December 2011

Senator Chris Evans outlined the Australian Government’s intentions for reform of Australian Apprenticeships and Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors.

Enterprise Agreement Trends

5 December 2011

The Trends in Enterprise Bargaining release for the June quarter 2011 is now available.

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Early Childhood Workforce

1 December 2011

The Government has released an interim response to the Productivity Commission's report into the Early Childhood Development Workforce.

Guidelines and applications are now open for the 2012 round of EU/Aust

1 December 2011

The 2012 round offers opportunities for study in the EU through both joint or double degree projects as well as joint mobility projects.

NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services Program

1 December 2011

The call for proposals for the NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services Program (NBN-EESS) was announced on 01 December 2011.

National Conversation with Parents

21 November 2011

The Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett held a conversation about school reforms with a live and online audience of parents on 14 November 2011. An on-demand video of this event is now available.

Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships initiative

21 November 2011

Program Guidelines for the Accelerated Australian Apprenticeships initiative are now available and the Program is open to receive applications for funding.

Equal Remuneration Joint Submission to Fair Work Australia

18 November 2011

Joint Submission of the Applicants and the Australian Government on Remedy with Fair Work Australia in the equal remuneration case for Social and Community Service workers.

Equal Remuneration Joint Submission to Fair Work Australia

18 November 2011

Joint Submission of the Applicants and the Australian Government on Remedy with Fair Work Australia in the equal remuneration case for Social and Community Service workers.

APESAA Discussion Paper

14 November 2011

APESAA has released a Discussion Paper, reporting their early findings on opportunities to streamline employment services administration for 2015. Feedback is welcome!

Australian Apprenticeships Mentoring and Advisers Program

3 November 2011

Guidelines for the Australian Apprenticeships Mentoring Program and the Australian Apprenticeships Advisers Program have now been released and both Programs are now open to receive applications for funding.

Consultation on Postgraduate Places

1 November 2011

The Government has released a consultation paper on future arrangements for the allocation and funding of non-research Commonwealth supported postgraduate places.

Australian Apprenticeships Reform

29 October 2011

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations to provide Australian Apprenticeships Support Services (AASS) in all States and in the Australian Capital Territory from 1 July 2012.

National School Chaplaincy and Welfare program

Applications open for chaplaincy and student welfare services

20 October 2011

Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, today announced the opening of applications for eligible schools and called for expressions of interest for potential funding recipients under the expansion of the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.

EIF Regional Priorities Round

7 October 2011

The Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced the opening of the Regional Priorities Round of the EIF.

AVSP 2011 nominations now open

4 October 2011

Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, today announced the opening of nominations for the Australian Vocational Student Prize 2011.

Trade Training Centres Round Four now open

29 September 2011

Round Four of the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program has been officially announced by Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, the Hon Peter Garrett, AM MP.

Government response to Student Visa Program Review 2011

22 September 2011

The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the Strategic Review of the Student Visa Program and outlined the Government’s response.

Have your say on Indigenous higher education

19 September 2011

Today Minister Evans and Minister Carr released a call for submissions to the Review of Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Review of Student Income Support Reforms

15 September 2011

On 14 September 2011 the Government announced its response to the Review of Student Income Support Reforms. The Report of the Review was tabled in Parliament on 14 September 2011.

Building Australia’s Future Workforce package

Improve your Qualifications. Secure your Future

15 September 2011

A new communication campaign has launched that encourages people to undertake training to ‘up-skill’ or ‘re-skill’ and obtain formal qualifications.

Chaplaincy Program Changes

7 September 2011

Today Minister Garrett announced changes to the Chaplaincy Program.

National Literacy and Numeracy Week is on!

1 September 2011

Minster for School Education, Peter Garrett, officially launched National Literacy and Numeracy Week on Monday 29th August, kicking off a week of celebrations and events.

Paper on Commissioned Research

31 August 2011

The Review of Funding for Schooling panel has released its Paper on Commissioned Research.

Remote Servicing Review

15 August 2011

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper on the future of remote participation and employment servicing.

NWDF opens for applications

10 August 2011

National Workforce Development Fund is open for applications. The Fund will provide $558 million Australian Government funding over four years to support training and workforce development in areas of current and future skills need.

SEDIF Fund Managers Announced

9 August 2011

The Australian Government has announced the successful funds managers for the Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund (SEDIF).

More Help for Mature Workers

27 July 2011

More Help for Mature Age Workers Guidelines and Application Form available. Up to $4400 for employers in trade industries to provide mature workers with qualifications.

IPSP Discussion Paper

6 July 2011

Close Date for Discussion Paper Extended - Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP).

DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

6 July 2011

The latest release, and an archive of previous years' results for the DEEWR Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment.

Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund

5 July 2011

Are you under 25, living in rural or regional area and thinking about going to university for the first time?

NBN Enabled Education/Skills

17 June 2011

On 31 May 2011, Ministers Garrett, Conroy and Evans announced the four year NBN Education and Skills Services program.

Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Bill

17 June 2011

The comment period for the Commonwealth specific provisions of the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill has now closed.

Education Action Plan released

9 June 2011

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010-2014 was released by Minister Peter Garrett.

Child Care Assistance Campaign

1 June 2011

Australian Government advertising campaign commenced to inform families about changes to the Child Care Rebate

New apprenticeship centre open

19 May 2011

Apprentices will be trained in modern technologies at a new $75 million, purposed-built training centre opened in Sydney.

Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways

18 May 2011

Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib launched the Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program (IYCP) on 16 May 2011.

Learn Earn Legend! AFL Expos

13 May 2011

The Learn Earn Legend! AFL Indigenous Employment Expos will provide great opportunities for Indigenous Australians to meet potential employers in their local area.

Advancing Quality in Higher Education

12 May 2011

Advancing Quality in Higher Education outlines the Government’s $1.3 billion commitment to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning in higher education

Legislation report released

11 May 2011

Today the Senate Standing Committee for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations released its report on Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Bill 2011

Budget 2011-12

10 May 2011

The DEEWR 2011-12 Portfolio Budget Statements are available now.

Freedom of Information (FOI)

1 May 2011

The department has released its FOI website.

Closing the Gap in Higher Education

14 April 2011

Senator Evans has announced a Review that will examine how to ensure Australia has a higher education system in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people share equally in the life and career opportunities that a quality higher education sector can provide.

Draft provider standards

13 April 2011

TEQSA releases draft provider standards for public comment

2011 Principals Forum

5 April 2011

On 7 and 8 April the Minister for School Education Peter Garrett hosted the National Conversation with Principals in Canberra.

Endeavour Awards now open

1 April 2011

Applications for the 2012 Endeavour Awards are now open.

PM opens Pavilion at Curtin Uni

31 March 2011

Prime Minister Julia Gillard officially opened the first stage of the $32.5 million Engineering Pavilion at Curtin University in Perth.

Review of Student Income Support Reforms

23 March 2011

Submissions are now open for the Review of Student Income Support Reforms

TEQSA legislation introduced

23 March 2011

Today the Australian Government will continue the transformation of Australia’s higher education system by introducing legislation to establish TEQSA.

Delivering skilled workers

16 March 2011

Senator Evans released the Government’s response to the National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce report and opened the $200 million Critical Skills Investment Fund.

Review of Student Income Support Reforms

16 March 2011

Review of Student Income Support Reforms: Independent Chair and Terms of Reference announced.

New Jobs and Skills Package

7 March 2011

A new package to assist Queensland industry, businesses and communities affected by natural disasters has been announced.

My School 2.0 launched

4 March 2011

The Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, launched My School 2.0.

Disability Standards Review

22 February 2011

Submissions are welcomed from interested parties. The closing date for submissions has been extended to 21 April 2011.

NSCP Discussion Paper

15 February 2011

Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett today released the National School Chaplaincy Discussion Paper for public comment.

Safe Rates, Safe Roads Update

14 February 2011

The Safe Rates, Safe Roads Directions Paper has closed for public comment. Senator the Hon Jacinta Collins has thanked those making submissions for their input on this important national issue.

Auditor General’s report

2 February 2011

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations today welcomed the Auditor General’s report into the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program.

Flood affected areas across Australia

14 January 2011

Information for job seekers, providers and child care benefit receipients affected by the floods.

Higher Education Base Funding Review

17 December 2010

The Higher Education Base Funding Review Panel has released a Consultation Paper and is seeking submissions from stakeholders.

A Review of Funding for Schooling

16 December 2010

The Review of Funding for Schooling panel has issued a media release publicising an Emerging Issues Paper and calling for public submissions.

Keeping Australia safe online

7 December 2010

The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has launched a new Cybersafety button to help Australians stay safe online.

Report on Agreement Making

22 November 2010

The 2007-2009 Report on Agreement Making was tabled in Parliament on 18 November 2010 and is now available.

New look mychild.gov.au

5 November 2010

Australian families will have more detailed child care vacancy data at their fingertips, following further enhancements to the MyChild website.

Student Strategy released

29 October 2010

COAG's International Students Strategy for Australia has been released by the Minister for Tertiary Education.

2009–10 Annual Report

28 October 2010

2009–10 Annual Report for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is now available online.

Consultation on the SEDIF

28 October 2010

The public consultation process for the Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund has begun.

Indigenous Strategy

27 October 2010

The consultation period for the draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy has been extended until 17 December 2010.

Draft compacts released

26 October 2010

Stakeholders may comment on draft mission-based Compact template and draft Performance Funding Guidelines. They form part of the higher education reform agenda.

Training grants now available

1 October 2010

Applications for Experience+ Training grants now available online.

Enterprise Agreement Trends

1 October 2010

The Trends in Enterprise Bargaining release for the March quarter 2010 is now available.

Third edition of eYarn available now

10 September 2010

Check out the latest edition of the Sporting Chance Program’s eYarn. It’s filled with inspiring stories about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the Program.

National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2010

Celebrate Literacy and Numeracy

26 August 2010

The fundamental building blocks of literacy and numeracy are being celebrated across Australia during National Literacy and Numeracy Week between 29 August and 4 September 2010.

Social enterprise initiatives

15 July 2010

Senator Stephens launches two social enterprise and innovation initiatives.

Innovation Fund Round 3

14 July 2010

Proposals are invited from Innovation Fund panel members under Round 3. Applications for general submissions for Round 3 close on 30 August 2010.

Employer Brokers Round 2

14 July 2010

Proposals are invited from Employer Broker panel members under Round 2. Applications for proposals for Round 2 close on 30 August 2010.

Terms of Reference Released

9 July 2010

The final Terms of Reference for the Review of Funding for Schooling have been released.

Job Seeker Compliance Data

2 July 2010

Quarterly reports on participation failures and serious failures by job seekers in receipt of social security payments.

Australian Jobs 2010

2 July 2010

Australian Jobs 2010 provides up-to-date information about jobs, including a guide to the occupations and industries in which Australians work.

New services for mature age Australians

1 July 2010

New services to help mature age Australians achieve their work goals starts as part of the Australian Government’s Productive Ageing Package.

Golden Gurus Grants Released

1 July 2010

Golden Gurus organisations can apply for 50 Golden Gurus grants of $10,000 each. Applications open 1 July 2010 and close 30 July 2010.

New Minister for DEEWR and Social Inclusion

28 June 2010

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced that Simon Crean is the new Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and Minister for Social Inclusion.

Education boosts the economy and jobs

26 May 2010

An independent report has found the Australian Government's education, training and employment reforms could help support more than an additional 500,000 jobs a year and boost the economy by around $4,000 per person each year, on average, between 2010 and 2040.

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