Australian Government Department of Education

Congratulations Nikita Ferguson for winning the Early Data Career Award at the 2024 Australian Public Service (APS) Data Awards 🎉 The Awards celebrate outstanding data-driven initiatives across the APS held by the Australian Public Service Commission. Nikita was awarded for her development of the Benefits of Educational Attainment Model (BEAM) using advanced datasets and econometric techniques, demonstrating positive outcomes of higher educational attainment. This work quantified the benefits of the Australian Universities Accord’s tertiary education attainment target of 80% by 2050. Her findings were included in key public documents which influenced policy design and public debate, providing a framework for ongoing economic and social benefit modelling.

Deakin University and Xefco are working as part of the Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) to create new technology that will pave the way for sustainable clothing. If successful, the technology in development known as ‘Ausora’ will colour clothing without the need for large quantities of water. This is the first stage of Xefco’s vision for Ausora and can be scaled up for commercial production to create greener supply chains. REACH is funded by the department’s Trailblazer Universities Program. Read more about our trailblazers at http://srkr.io/6040VyI #NationalRecyclingWeek Alessandra Sutti Marzieh Parhizkar Surya Subianto Tom Hussey

Great news for students in Goulburn and surrounds. The Country Universities Centre Goulburn has moved to a new location to welcome more students. The hub currently supports 227 students through the Australian Government’s Regional University Study Hubs program. Students have access to study spaces, high-speed internet, computers, general administrative support, and academic skills advice. There are 41 Regional University Study Hubs across Australia that are supporting students to study without having to leave their community. To find out more about CUC Goulburn, read our newsroom article: http://srkr.io/6044VJq

Do you want to create a better future for all Australians through education? 📖 We’re looking for leaders with a passion for early childhood education and experience in providing strategic advice and long-term project planning for multiple roles as: - Director, EL2 in the Workforce Branch - Director EL2 in the Quality and Inclusion Branch As a Director in the Workforce Branch, you will lead a small team responsible for policy development and analysis of pay and conditions in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. As a Director in the Quality and Inclusion Branch, you will lead a team responsible for the Inclusion and Support Program which helps children with additional needs participate in early childhood education and care through tailored support and funding to services. Apply here or check out our other vacancies: http://srkr.io/6042r1I

Dr Abhimanu Pandey is researching how the human immune system can contribute to the development of gut inflammation and cancer. Using infrastructure at Phenomics Australia Dr Pandey can examine the causes of these diseases with the hope of developing better treatments for the future. Phenomics Australia is supported by the department’s NCRIS program which invests in infrastructure and makes it accessible to researchers across the nation. Learn more about NCRIS: http://srkr.io/6046psA #ResearchAndDevelopment #NCRISImpact #Science #ICRI2024

Charli is a student at the Murray River Study Hub studying a self-paced learning course while enjoying a good work-life balance in her local community. She enjoys the support of the student advisors as well as the connections she’s able to make with other students. For more info on how a Regional University Study Hub could be beneficial for you, visit http://srkr.io/6041p0f.

The ECEC Staff Survey 2024 is open until 16 December 2024 and helps us build a sustainable, high-quality children’s education and care workforce. The survey is for educators, teachers, directors, managers and coordinators working in: - Centre Based Day Care (Long Day Care and Occasional Care)  - Family Day Care   - Outside School Hours Care  - preschools / kindergartens. Learn more 👇

All student loan debts are being reduced! All HELP and VET student loans will be reduced by 20% before 1 June 2025. This means if you have an average student loan debt of $27,600, you’ll see a reduction of around $5,500 on your loan. In addition, the HELP debt repayment system will be changing from 1 July 2025. This means you won’t start paying back your HELP debt until you earn an annual salary of $67,000. The new repayment system also means that people will pay smaller compulsory repayments. These changes are in addition to proposed indexation changes, subject to the passage of legislation. To learn more about the changes: http://srkr.io/6040pNo

HELP debt repayments are changing! From 1 July 2025, you won’t start paying back your HELP loan until you earn an annual salary of $67,000. This has increased from the previous repayment threshold of $54,435 and will be in addition to proposed indexation changes announced earlier in the year. This change is subject to the passage of legislation. To learn more about the changes: http://srkr.io/6046p2j

If you're thinking about upskilling, there is financial support available to assist you with your higher education course fees. 💰 There are a range of government subsidy options available to help eligible students pay for their higher education. Use the Eligibility tool to help identify what financial assistance might be available to help support students by visiting http://srkr.io/6045pWl.