Expanding opportunity for all students

Delivering on reform

The Australian Government has delivered a computer for every year 9 to 12 student in the country.

Undergraduate students in 2012 have increased by 150,000 over 2007 levels, driven by student demand, through the uncapping of places.

By 2013, an early childhood education place will be available for every child.

These reforms mean every student can get the great education they deserve.

Early Childhood

Research suggests that a child's first five years set a course for the rest of their life. The Australian Government, in partnership with state and territory governments,

is making a record investment in early childhood, ensuring every child gets the opportunity for the best start in life.

Every child will have access to a quality early childhood education program for at least 15 hours per week in the year before they start school.

The new National Quality Agenda for early childhood education and care will also introduce improved, nationally consistent educator-to-child ratios and staff qualification requirements.

Schools

In addition to delivering a computer for every year 9 to 12 student and upgrading facilities at schools across the country, the Government is tackling educational disadvantage.

The Smarter Schools National Partnerships make major national investments in teacher quality, literacy and numeracy and support for disadvantaged students.

These targeted investments will support Australia's first national curriculum and professional standards for teachers, ensuring every student gets an excellent education.

The Government is now working collaboratively with all stakeholders in considering the proposals of the Gonski Review of school funding, to deliver the best and fairest future funding model.