Education and training
Australian Information and Communications Technology in Education Committee (AICTEC)
AICTEC comprises of members from schools, vocational and higher education , training sectors . It represents the IT interests for the vocational, education and training (VET) systems.
http://www.aictec.edu.au/
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership provides national leadership for the Commonwealth, state and territory governments in promoting excellence in the profession of teaching and school leadership.
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/
Brisbane Communiqué
The Brisbane Communiqué initiative was launched at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Education Ministers' Meeting in Brisbane, Australia on 3-4 April 2006. Ministers and senior officials from twenty-seven countries across the region issued the Brisbane Communiqué in which they agreed to collaborate on key goals related to the recognition and quality of education and training in the region.
http://www.aei.gov.au/About-AEI/Policy/Pages/BrisbaneCommuniqu%C3%A9.aspx
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/
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/
Determination of GST-free education courses
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations with information and links for the Determination of GST-free education courses.
http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/dest_information/corporate_plans_policies/gst/determinations.htm
Digital Education Revolution
The Digital Education Revolution aims to contribute sustainable and meaningful change to teaching and learning in Australian schools that will prepare students for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/DigitalEducationRevolution/Pages/default.aspx
Education and Training for Rural and Remote Allied Health Professionals
Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Education and Training website provides education resources and interactive training modules for Allied Health Professionals moving to, working in or contemplating taking up, practice in remote and rural Australia.
http://www.sarrahtraining.com.au/site/index.cfm
Education Investment Fund (EIF)
The Education Investment Fund will provide funding for projects that create or develop significant infrastructure in higher education institutions, research institutions and vocational education and training providers.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/EIF/Pages/default.aspx
Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan
Keep informed about the economy and the progress of the Australian Government's $42 billion Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. This site links to information on what's happening with solar rebates and insulation programs, the bonus payments and the community infrastructure, education, housing and road and rail programs. You can subscribe to regular updates on the Economic Stimulus Plan.
http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/
Training Package Development Handbook
The Training Package Development Handbook site provides National Quality Council policy for the development of Training Packages. This policy applies to all Training Packages developed and endorsed through the National Quality Council development and endorsement processes.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/SKILLS/OVERVIEW/POLICY/TPDH/Pages/main.aspx
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program
The main aim of the WELL Program is to assist organisations to train workers in English language, literacy and numeracy skills.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/LitandNum/WorkplaceEnglishLanguageandLiteracy/Pages/default.aspx
