Education News keeps teachers and students up to date with ABS resources and data that is relevant to the school sector. This newsletter highlights the latest curriculum related teaching resources, student activities and statistical tools that have been developed by ABS Education Services as well as other ABS resources that are useful for schools. Contents...

In the present era of evidence-based policy making in Indigenous affairs, where the monitoring and closure of socioeconomic gaps dominates the federal agenda, data have become paramount. Yet with regard to one of the cornerstones of the Labor government's 'Closing the Gaps' initiative-Indigenous education-the reliability of the evidence base has been repeatedly called into question...

School attendance and retention of Indigenous Australian students examines the different approaches that have been used to improve attendance and/or retention, including programs that directly or indirectly address the issues. This report is a useful resource for policymakers, researchers and others interested in what works to overcome Indigenous disadvantage. Image: Rusty Stewart / flickr

The Victorian Government recognises that some young people require particular support and intervention to do well in life. This is ideally provided early in life and early in the occurrence of a problem. However, the current service system is complex and difficult for young people and families to navigate. By promoting and facilitating a more...

This policy articulates the reporting obligations on the department, its employees and all other personnel who work in a school, or college or other departmental educational institution. The policy defines and provides guidelines on reporting obligtions and procedures, harm and exploitation, legal protection and support to notifiers.