Students
Australian Qualifications Framework
Home page for the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) which is a national framework of qualifications in the school, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education sectors in Australia.
http://www.aqf.edu.au/
Bullying. No way!
School communities around Australia can increase understanding about the issues surrounding bullying, harassment and violence, hear others' stories, find out about resources, and share strategies and success stories across the nation.
http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/
Career information centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are one-stop-shops providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help you make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.
http://australia.gov.au/service/career-information-centres
Continuing education
This page provides information about how you can continue your education, study options and expenses. You can take an apprenticeship, get a degree, get a new qualification to get a better job or just take an evening class to broaden your mind.
http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content/consumer/events/education/
Course finder - search for higher education courses
Search the Course Finder for courses offered by approved Australian universities and higher education providers. The Course Finder allows you to compare courses by provider, approximate course fees and entry cut-offs.
http://australia.gov.au/service/course-finder-search-for-higher-education-courses-across-australia
Cybersmart
Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff.
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Drinking Nightmare
The National Youth Alcohol campaign 'Drinking nightmare' aims to contribute, along with a range of initiatives, to a reduction in harms associated with drinking to intoxication by young Australians.
http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/
Education Network Australia - edna.edu.au
edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/
Going to Uni: higher education for students in Australia
This site provides information about higher education, as well as sections on fees, loans and scholarships, courses and providers, resources and overseas study. It also incorporates a Course Search, representing courses offered across Australia, and myUniAssist, a secure portal where students can log in to check their entitlements and loan balances.
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/
Higher education
Edna main page for higher education provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/highered
Indigenous education
Edna main page for indigenous education provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/indigenous/
International scholarships for Australians to study overseas
In addition to the Endeavour Awards, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides a financial contribution towards a number of other scholarships which enable Australians to study overseas. There are also scholarships sponsored by foreign governments and other international organisations.
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/other_scholarships/
Questacon Smart Moves
The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.
http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au/
Scholarships, awards, grants
Edna main page for scholarships, awards and grants for higher education provides links to institutions offering undergraduate scholarships. Edna is a network of the education and training community and includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/highered/pid/1890
School education
Edna main page for school education provides resources for students, teachers, principals and parents. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/schooled
Study Overseas
Studying overseas as part of your university or vocational course brings a range of benefits that you will enjoy long after you complete your studies. International study enriches your academic or training experience through exposure to different teaching styles and environments, a diversity of students and new places to live and travel.
http://www.studyoverseas.gov.au/
Vocational education and training
Edna main page for vocational education and training provides resources for teaching, learning and research. Edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/vet
