Australia's education system focuses on reform, early childhood education, STEM, inclusivity, and vocational training to improve outcomes. #EducationAustralia #STEM #Inclusion #VET.

A #Jewish organization urged #SydneyUniversity Vice-Chancellor #MarkScott to appoint an independent adjudicator to review complaints, including #university's handling of pro-Palestine encampments, as pressure mounts for his #resignation from the Coalition and others. #AussieNews.

New laws aim to reduce #HECSdebt for students and offer paid placements in in-demand professions. Indexation rate for #HigherEducation Loan Program (HELP) will be capped, linking it to lower inflation or wage price index. #Australia #Education #News #StudentLoans #AussiePolitics.

#Australiangovernment plans to cap #foreignstudents commencement at 270,000 for 2025, affecting higher and #vocationaleducation. Aimed at restoring pre-pandemic numbers, it faces criticism for potentially costing AUD$4.3 billion and threatening 14,000 #jobs. #Australia #Education.

Around 150 vocational colleges in Australia were shut down by the Australian Skills Quality Authority for failing to prove they provided training, with 140 more receiving warnings. #Australia #Education #News #AussieNews #VocationEducation #TrainingProviders #StudentRights #ASQA.

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In a notable development, early childhood education workers are slated to receive a 15% pay raise, highlighting the government's dedication to enhancing conditions in the sector and tackling workforce shortages. #Australia #Education #News #KidsEducation #EduPolicy #EducationNews.

The #AustralianLaborParty has rejected a report suggesting a 40% cap on #international #student enrollments in #universities. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about how to manage the number of #foreignstudents and their impact on the #education system. #Australia #New.

#Australian #student #visa #fees (subclass 500) have risen from AUD $710 to AUD $1,600. Aged 18 and above will pay AUD $1,445, and under 18 will pay AUD $390. The increase applies to the Sept intake and aims to reshape the #international #education #system and manage #migration.

#AustralianEducationAwards held on August 9, celebrated its 7th year with nearly 800 attendees in #Sydney. The event recognized 29 categories, including Best #Student Wellbeing Program and #Australian #School of the Year, with Hunter Sports High School winning the top honor.

#Australiangovernment decision to cap #foreignstudents numbers, announced in the #2024budget, is facing backlash. Critics argue the policy, aimed at managing #student influx could harm the #educationsector and the #Australianeconomy #Australia #News #Education #Visa #AussieNews.

Reports raise concerns about #financial dependence of #Australian #universities for #international #students. Recent discussions have emphasized the potential risks linked to this reliance, especially in the context of evolving #government #policies and increasing #visa fees.

#Teachers in New South #Wales will soon implement a 'step by step' explicit instruction approach as part of a significant #curriculum update. This shift is intended to improve #teaching effectiveness and boost #student engagement. #Australia #News #Education #NewSouthWales #Uni.

Prospective students have the opportunity to visit university open days throughout 2024 to gain insight into various #institutions and #programs. For open-day schedules and further information, visit the website. #Australia #News #Education #university.

#Scholarship #application #deadlines for the July 2024 intake may fall in August for some #universities. Universities may be actively #recruiting #students for the upcoming February 2025 intake, with application #deadlines in August for some programs. #Australia #News #Education.

The #Greensparty is advocating for an #investigation into the #publicfunding of #ExclusiveBrethren schools, following allegations that #students are restricted to #educational materials that conform to the church's beliefs. #Australia #News #Education #AussieNews #Inquiry #Rights.

#NSWgovernment has unveiled a significant revamp of the state's #school #syllabuses, signaling a major move away from inquiry-based and student-led learning towards a #curriculum focused on a wealth of #knowledge. #Australia #News #Education #AussieNews #EducationSystem #Students.

Tasmania will review its education system after recent data showed Tasmanian students are trailing behind their peers in other states. The review aims to identify areas for improvement and enhance educational outcomes #Australia #News #Education #Tasmania #Students #EducationNews.

ExclusiveBrethren schools face allegations of restricting students' exposure to content that aligns strictly with the church's beliefs and maintaining nearly continuous monitoring of students. #Australia #News #Education #Students #AcademicFreedom #StudentSurveillance #Religious.

#ExclusiveBrethren #students are given only content that aligns with the church's '#ethos.' Affluent Exclusive #Brethren #schools have received nearly $30 million in disadvantage payments. Insiders also assert that students at these schools are under nearly constant surveillance.