Education and Training

10,000 Victorian students are disengaging from education every year. But if we’re willing to listen and be flexible, we can

The reasons kids become disengaged from school are often complex, and having the right supports in place is crucial to

A decade of policy failure must end. It’s time Australia’s political leaders provided certainty to our youngest learners, argues Early Learning Association Australia’s Shane

Work is fundamental to the Victorian economy and a key contributor to people’s sense of identity and wellbeing. Helping people

Summary The 2016-17 Victorian Budget has prioritised investment in education, with substantial infrastructure funding provided to build and upgrade schools,

The Government Schools Funding Review, led by Steve Bracks, makes wide-ranging recommendations around using school funding to raise educational outcomes

VCOSS recently published its 2016-17 State Budget Submission: Putting people back in the picture. It puts forward a proposal to

VCOSS recently published its 2016-17 State Budget Submission: Putting people back in the picture. The state budget submission proposes the

Vocational education and training (VET) provides people with the skills needed to gain and sustain meaningful employment. It also plays

Following the publication this week of their landmark study Educational Opportunity in Australia 2015, Mitchell Institute Director Dr Sara Glover

Access to and success in education is critical in eliminating disadvantage and giving every child the opportunity to reach their

A quality education is key to developing an inclusive society and economy. Too many children and young people have missed

VET is important in supporting the Victorian economy and community, and provides an important pathway to employment for many people

Providing a quality education to all learners is widely acknowledged as being a key way of developing a strong and

Victoria’s vocational education and training system has undergone significant changes over recent years which are having drastic effects on how