Be recognised as a
2026 Preferred Supplier
in Australia’s Education Sector
Alongside the latest government funding and grants that make investment decisions easier.
Join an exclusive network of trusted providers presented directly to over 9,823 education institutions and 39,292+ verified decision-makers
Limited places available per category – applications close soon.
Connecting businesses to over 9,823 education institutions across Australia.
Key purchasers and decision-makers
Including: Directors, Centre Managers, Business Managers, Educators, Chief Operating Officers, Finance Managers, Executive Directors and Board Members.
Connecting businesses to over 9,823 education institutions across Australia.
Key purchasers and decision-makers
Including: Directors, Centre Managers, Business Managers, Educators, Chief Operating Officers, Finance Managers, Executive Directors and Board Members.
Why leading businesses choose
to become Preferred Suppliers
1.
Funding
alignment
Your business is recommended alongside relevant government funding and grants, positioning your products and services as a smart, budget-friendly investment for institutions.
2.
Direct access
to decision-makers
We connect you with owners, directors, and procurement managers already searching for trusted partners, no wasted outreach, just qualified visibility.
3.
Credibility that
opens doors
Earning preferred supplier status with Education Australia showcases your business’s quality, reliability, and capability, highlighting you as a trusted and respected industry leader.
Limited places available per category – applications close soon.
A strategic partnership
Education providers rely on us to help them navigate funding and make confident decisions about where to invest it. We represent respected organisations to ensure that funding is used where it makes the greatest impact.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are very pleased with our results from the recent campaign we ran with you! Your studio team were a pleasure to work with and made the entire process very straightforward and easy for us! 100% recommend these guys!
They know what they're talking about, are very down to earth and actually care about our business, getting us great results and a return on investment. Thanks again!"
– Sara, Polyflor
Is your business ready to meet industry demand?
We carefully select suppliers capable of servicing the education sector at scale. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate:
Nationwide fulfilment
Dedicated account management
Capacity to deliver consistent volume and quality
Compliance with safe data-handling standards
Proven success through references or case studies
From application
to recognition
Submit Your Application
Complete the short form below to register your company.
Connect 1-on-1
Our verification specialists will contact you to discuss your eligibility and assess whether your organisation has the capabilities to service our network and take on additional contracts from 2026.
Preferred Supplier Certification
Approved businesses become part of the 2026 Preferred Supplier Network, connecting them with key decision-makers across the country.
Limited places available for 2026 intake
To maintain the integrity and exclusivity of the Preferred Supplier Network, we limit positions within each funding category. Once categories are filled, applications close until the following intake.
Don’t miss the opportunity to position your brand as a trusted provider in front of the Education sector’s decision-makers.
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Education Australia is an award-winning organisation connecting quality suppliers with the education sector nationwide.