Education Australia's Corporate Partnership Program is reserved for a select group of national and global companies. Prior any application is considered, applicants must satisfy the following criteria without exception. These standards form the minimum requirements to be considered and do not constitute a guaranteed acceptance.
With increased Government funding and ongoing federal and state initiatives directed at the education sector, it has become essential that education institutions gain timely access to accurate information, compliant resources, and qualified suppliers.
Education Australia exists to inform and advise the key decision-makers within Australian educational institutions, including Principals, Deputy Principals, Business Managers, Finance Managers, Heads of Faculty, Deans, Vice Chancellors, Executive Directors, Board Members, and Professors, on what funding is available, how it may be appropriately utilised, and which suppliers meet the required standards for engagement.
Organisations accepted into the Corporate Partnership Program are presented as Education Australia recommended suppliers, positioned within priority funding streams relevant to their product or service category. Partners are integrated into our advisory framework as trusted resources for decision-makers seeking compliant, sector-appropriate solutions.
All criteria must be satisfied prior to lodging an application. Meeting all criteria permits review only and does not guarantee acceptance. Final approval is determined by the Education Australia Board of Directors.
Established Australian business
The organisation must be a registered Australian business with a current ABN, a verifiable trading history, and a minimum of five years of continuous operation.
Alignment with priority funding streams
Products or services must directly address one or more of the current high-priority funding areas identified within the education sector, and must comply with all relevant Australian education, safety, and regulatory standards, including child-safe practices and sector compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated credibility and impact
Evidence of performance is required. This includes case studies or testimonials from educational institutions, and measurable outcomes demonstrating improvements in efficiency, wellbeing, safety, or cost performance.
Operational capacity and national reach
Organisations must have the demonstrated ability to supply and service both national and regional areas, with no material limitations on delivery timeframes or stock availability, including the ability to scale at pace during peak procurement cycles.
Dedicated support infrastructure
A designated team or representative must be in place to manage ongoing communication, handle enquiries from institutions, and oversee rollout, training, and implementation.
Data protection and privacy compliance
Where student, school, or staff data is handled, organisations must demonstrate onshore data hosting, full compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and secure processes for data collection, storage, and transmission.
Licences, accreditations, and regulatory compliance
Your organisation and all relevant personnel must hold the licences, accreditations, and clearances required to lawfully operate within the education sector. This includes but is not limited to Working With Children Checks (WWCC), applicable trade or professional licences, and any state or territory specific regulatory requirements. All documentation must be current and available for verification upon request.
All accepted partners are required to uphold the following obligations for the duration of the program.
*Failure to comply may result in suspension or removal from the program.
Display EA Preferred Supplier certification
The EA Preferred Supplier badge must be displayed across all relevant client-facing materials, including website, email communications, and presentation collateral, for the full duration of the program.
Monthly content submissions
Partners are required to provide monthly content submissions to Education Australia within agreed timeframes for distribution across EA channels.
Active coordinator engagement
Partners must maintain active communication with their designated EA coordinator, including timely responses to onboarding and program participation.
The following is delivered to all accepted Corporate Partners for the duration of the program.
Director Involvement
Your program is designed to deliver leads directly to you. Where enquiries come through Education Australia's platform, EA Directors will provide a formal introduction and direct support, ensuring a smooth and credible connection with institutions.
Exclusive Solus EDMs
Five exclusive EDM campaigns delivered to EA's entire network of 39,892 faculty leaders and executive decision-makers. Each fully individualised campaign is designed to generate direct conversations, increase visibility, and position your organisation in front of institutions actively exploring relevant solutions.
National Funding and Procurement Guide
Placement within the Official National Funding and Resource Guide, an established sector resource actively used by institutions to identify funding opportunities and source approved suppliers, reaching key faculty across 9,823+ educational institutions through bi-annual editions.
Digital Banner Branding
Prominent placement on every page of the EA website and all network email communications.
Sponsored Content
10 months of active brand presence across EA's owned and sponsored channels, including highly targeted placements reaching broader education, Government, and industry audiences, while extending visibility beyond the EA network to additional buyers across domestic markets.
Early Introduction
To maximise visibility ahead of the program launch, corporate clients will be featured in a pre-launch EDM spotlighting our corporate suppliers, building awareness and fostering connections before the wider rollout begins.
Applications are only opened when demand is identified within our network and relevant funding has been confirmed.
Application process.
Applications are assessed against current program availability. Partnerships are limited and assessment periods are tied to the EA program calendar and active funding streams. Organisations that satisfy all eligibility criteria are invited to submit a formal application with the EA verification specialist for review by the EA Board of Directors.
Submission
Confirm your organisation satisfies all criteria before proceeding. Upon receipt of your expression of interest, the EA verification team will prepare and lodge your formal application on your behalf.
Funding alignment and reference check
Your application is reviewed by the EA funding and research department to confirm the details of your submission, conduct reference checks, and verify alignment with active priority funding streams.
Board assessment and outcome
The Board of Directors make the final determination on all applications. Successful applicants are formally notified and onboarded as EA corporate preferred suppliers.
