Regular attendance at school provides children with opportunities to develop the basic skills for learning, and assists in the development of social skills including communication, self-esteem, teamwork and friendship building. Attendance is a precursor for learning and onward skill development. Understanding how patterns of attendance...

The purpose of the project was to examine teaching and learning practice in ways that are sensitive to the needs and nature of the school and program context.

DEEWR, in collaboration with JBWere, has developed a report that establishes a foundation for understanding impact investing in the Australian context: what it is, why it matters, what is happening here and what could or should happen. The report showcases examples in Australia and internationally...

The Australian Government announced the Regional Education, Skills and Jobs Plans initiative in the 2011-2012 budget, as part of the Building Australia's Future Workforce package. The initiative addresses four key areas of the Australian Government's productivity and social inclusion agendas: early childhood education and care...

This report summarises a number of initiatives undertaken across the Australian and New Zealand rail industry by the Australasian Railway Association from 2006 to 2008. It aims to provide a clear view on what the rail industry collectively needs in targeted occupations over the next...