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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

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.

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Rodgers as the new Director General of the Department of Education.

The ABC's recent analysis of school funding fails to understand the complexities of how schools are funded across sectors, both at Commonwealth and State level, and the unique characteristics of schools that contributes to their funding. ISCA does not agree with the methodology used by the ABC.

New School-Based Program to Support Children’s Mental Health

Valerie Gould Awarded WA College of Educators Medal

The Australian Government’s National Review of Teacher Registration was facilitated by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and looked at teacher registration across Australia to ensure processes are nationally consistent, rigorous, and focus on teacher quality. The Report of the National Review can be accessed via the link below.