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The Australian Government is updating its advice to the Australian Community regarding the Novel Coronavirus, which is based on the latest medical advice.

The Department of Health has prepared Novel Coronavirus information sheets for reference and use by schools.

We are all aware of the extensive and devastating bushfires that continue to burn across Australia. As schools prepare for the return of staff, students and their families it is important to be aware of the potential impact these fires may have had for members of our school communities.

The AISWA website is back online.

The TRBWA has released an updated version of the Teacher-Student Professional Boundaries resource.

Australian Government Draft Religious Freedom Bills

NAPLAN 2019 Summary Information Released

Changes to Boarding Fees for Non-Government School Students

The Australian Government is providing $30.2 million in 2019–20 for the Local Schools Community Fund, with up to $200,000 is available for each federal electorate.

Immunisation requirements for children enrolling in Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programs changed on 22 July 2019.

Each year the School Psychologists’ Association of WA Inc (SPAWA) recognises the significant contribution made by school psychologists to education in Western Australia through their annual awards. These awards acknowledge and celebrate the difference school psychologists make to the lives of young people and to their school communities.

Premier's Anzac Student Tour 2020 applications open.

The Government of WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation has officially launched a whole-of-state STEM Skills Strategy.

IMMUNISATION REGULATIONS: Mandatory reporting of under-vaccinated children

2019 NCCD guidelines are now available on the NCCD website https://www.nccd.edu.au/sites/default/files/2019_nccd_guidelines.pdf

SCA has prepared information summaries of the respective school education policies and announcements of the three major parties, assessed against key issues of concern to Independent schools.

AISWA and No Tosh Learning Incubator Program 2019

Partnership agreement with RTG aimed at supporting schools.

Phase one of the WA Government’s strategy to strengthen immunisation rates in Western Australia now in force.

New NCCD Portal Launched

Australia will renew its goals for education to reflect the changing nature of education, the economy and work.

An additional 150,000 Western Australian jobs will be created, as part of the 'Our Priorities: Sharing Prosperity' program announced today by Premier Mark McGowan.

The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations have been formally endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This was a key recommendation out of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and sets benchmarks for the development and maintenance of child safe cultures in organisations across Australia who work with children and young people.

Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Tanya Plibersek, discusses Labor's plan for world class schools, supporting teachers, National Principals Academy, and disability.