Executive Powers Education, Science and Training

Department of Education, Science and Training   - Strives for excellence in helping all Australians achieve in a learning society.

Anglo-Australian Observatory - The AAO operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical communities of Australia and the UK. Has an online catalogue, astronomy preprints, newsletters, links to astronomy journals, and a thesaurus of astronomy terms.

Australian Education International - Promotes the Australian education and training industry to the world and provides information on the benefits of studying in Australia for overseas students.

Australian Educational Sharing Network - AEShareNet's role is to help create a comprehensive, efficient system that is needed to streamline reciprocal copyright licensing practices in education.

Australian Job Guide - Contains information for young people making their first career decisions, and for all those thinking about study, employment options and career changes.

Australian National Training Authority - A gateway to a range of information on vocational education and training.

Curriculum Corporation - The Corporation's purpose is to facilitate collaborative curriculum development among school systems both by initiating projects and by responding to demand.

Education Network Australia - Points to thousands of resources identified and contributed by Australian educators and networks the bodies responsible for education.

Higher Education Contribution Scheme - The cost of Higher Education is partially offset by HECS. These fees are paid up front or through the taxation system afterwards. Learn all about it.

Jobs Pathway Program - A programme designed to assist young people in making the transition from school to work.

My Future - Information about career planning and education, and training options for Australian jobs.

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition - Seeks to help the overseas trained to work and study in Australia by providing information, advice and assistance in relation to the recognition of overseas qualifications and skills.

National Reporting System - A nationally recognised mechanism for reporting outcomes of adult english language, literacy and numeracy programmes.

New Apprenticeships - Resource for employers, school students, job seekers, and career advisers.

The Source - Information about the programmes and services that the Commonwealth Government provides for young people.

Training and Youth Online - A web-based newsletter providing up-to-date information on the Commonwealth Government's Training and Youth initiatives.