Organisation

Department of Education (Australia)

Owning Institution:
Guide

Voice of children framework

Susie Garvis

A practical guide to help Australian government officials ensure children’s perspectives are meaningfully included in the development of policies and programs that affect them, particularly in early childhood education and care settings. It includes best practice guidance on how and when to consult with children, and considerations for safe and inclusive consultations.
Survey Report

2025 National youth survey: summary report


The report shares the views of young Australians through the 2025 National Youth Survey. The survey provided young people with the chance to highlight the issues that are most important to them; and share their views to improve how young people are included in government decision-making. The report identifies the top five issues for young...
Guide

National respectful relationships education framework


The framework aims to support Australian primary and secondary schools and school systems to plan and deliver age and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and expert-developed respectful relationships education. It sets out a national vision, outcomes and principles to guide consistent, high‑quality respectful relationships education across school communities, reflecting best practice.
Guide

Tools for applied learning in secondary schools

Shelley Gillis, Hiya Harinandini, Richa Sharma, Padma Sarangapani

The toolkit is designed to assist all school teachers in implementing applied learning across the subjects they teach. It provides teachers and school leaders with a set of flexible and adaptable guidelines and resources for designing, facilitating and assessing applied learning in a senior secondary school setting.
Report

Independent review of the HELP Debt Reduction Program: final report


The independent review assessed the design, delivery and effectiveness of the HELP debt reduction program for doctors and nurse practitioners in rural, remote or very remote areas, and teachers in very remote areas. The report contains nine recommendations to improve uptake, simplify administration and strengthen the evidence base ahead of the program’s next review.