• From 1 July 2025, a Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) will be introduced to provide financial support to eligible students while they complete placements related to their course. Read more

• The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation welcomes ideas and applications for funding from individuals, coaches, teachers, parents, or community members who believe in the life-changing power of sport and have identified specific needs for sports activities, facilities, or programs in disadvantaged areas. Read more

• The Scouts Victoria Monster Raffle helps local Scouts, schools, and community groups raise funds to support their programs, activities, and community projects. Open to registered groups in Victoria, New South Wales, and the ACT, the raffle offers fantastic prizes while every $2 ticket sold directly benefits participating organisations. Once registration is approved, groups receive access to the online admin portal to manage ticket sales and track their fundraising progress. Read more

• The Crisafulli Government has announced a $1,500 funding boost for children in the Child Safety system, starting July 1, 2025, to support participation in extracurricular activities such as sport, art, music, and culture. Read more

• A subsidy of up to $130 per student is available for financial assistance towards school camps in Outback Queensland. Funds are allocated at rates according to round-trip distance travelled and are paid directly to schools after meeting eligibility requirements. Read more

• FUNDamentals For School Kids offers grants to Queensland State schools to support disadvantaged children aged 0-17 years. The grants assist with the purchase of textbooks, workbooks, uniforms, and cover costs for excursions and camps for students facing financial hardship or living with a disability or chronic illness. The program aims to provide essential support to help as many kids as possible. Read more

• The Kobe Brisbane Student Program offers Brisbane state high schools a cultural exchange with a Kobe high school, where students host visiting peers and then travel to Kobe to experience Japanese school life, language, and culture. Participants gain global competence, cultural understanding, and personal growth, with flights, insurance, homestay, meals, and visas included. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: a critical $9.0 billion investment in the school infrastructure pipeline over four years, including new schools and upgrades, and a $50.0 million investment in expanding high potential and gifted student opportunities across New South Wales. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: commits to a 10-year agreement with the Australian Government to fully fund schools under the Student Resource Standard (SRS) model, delivering 100 per cent of the SRS by 2035. Read more

• Each year, the NSW Minister’s Awards recognise up to 10 students from community language schools for excellence in language learning, with junior and senior award categories. Eligible students must meet study and attendance requirements, and nominations are assessed by a panel of language experts, with winners celebrated at a formal ceremony. Read more

•  The NSW Community Languages Ambassador Program recognises outstanding community role models who showcase the benefits of learning a language and inspire students to continue their studies. Ambassadors are nominated by their communities, must meet eligibility criteria, and are announced each year at the Minister’s Awards in September. Applications for the Ambassador Program open on 1 June and close on 30 June each year. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $152 million to increase support for families to pay for camps, sports and excursions. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Variety Bikes4Kids Community and Schools grant provides bikes to children aged 5–17 who are living with illness, disadvantage, or disability, and who either do not own a bike or have one in working order, with priority given to those who have not previously received a bike from Variety. Open all year around, winners announced every December Read more

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• Funding for drought-impacted public school students to attend camps or excursions has been increased from $250,000 to $865,000 to meet high demand. Eligible students can receive up to $250 each to participate in educational camps or excursions within their region or to Adelaide. Read more

• The Cook Labor Government is providing $2.4 million to help WA families cover the cost of public school camps, targeting schools with families experiencing higher cost-of-living pressures. The funding will subsidise accommodation and program costs at camps managed by the DLGSC and Department of Education, ensuring more students can attend and benefit from these educational and recreational experiences. Read more

• The Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program provides funding of up to $50,000 for public primary and secondary schools in WA to enhance and expand access to their sporting facilities for community sporting groups through partnerships and agreements, with a focus on improving safety, usability, and accessibility outside school hours. Read more

• Funding is available for participating Western Australian Your Move Schools to enhance bike access, skills, and infrastructure, promoting student physical activity and reducing car trips and parking demand around schools. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Variety WA BeKids Grant provides practical equipment to support children in Western Australia, helping them access the community, extracurricular activities, and enhance their wellbeing. This grant covers items that aren't available through government funding or other services, such as bikes or scooters for school-age children, prescription glasses, extracurricular supplies like sports uniforms or equipment, and play equipment for children in remote areas. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Macca's Junior Sports Grants provide funding to schools and not-for-profit organisations in regional Western Australia to increase youth participation in sports and promote a healthy lifestyle. The grants support the purchase of sporting equipment, uniforms, and other resources to encourage kids to get involved in sports. Read more

• The City of Cockburn’s Youth Recognition and Reward program offers up to $350 in travel assistance for young residents attending academic events based on merit. Applicants must be 21 or younger, studying at a recognised institution, and submit their application at least two months before the event. Read more

• The Schools Upgrade Fund Open Round is investing $32 million across 1,337 schools to make essential improvements to learning facilities, including purchasing air purifiers, upgrading ventilation systems, building outdoor learning spaces, enhancing ICT equipment, and addressing urgent repairs. Read more

• The Australian government has allocated $388 million in funding for schools across the country to purchase and install air ventilation systems, HEPA filters, and carbon dioxide monitors in each classroom and indoor communal space. Read more

• Poor air quality in modern buildings is a serious and neglected public health problem. Pre-COVID, indoor air pollution and excess respiratory infections-related health impacts cost the Australian economy more than $12Bn pa. Read more
  

• The Queensland Government is contributing $3.2 million over two years to fund the state's portion of Asthma Australia’s national AirSmart public education campaign. Read more

• The Advancing Clean Energy Schools (ACES) program is reducing energy costs at more than 800 state schools through the installation of solar systems and other energy efficiency measures. The investment of $168.1 million for the program will deliver approximately 61.4 megawatts of solar to the Queensland Government’s 50 per cent renewable energy goal by 2030. Read more

   

• The Victorian Government is investing $9.87 million through the Community Support Fund in the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air project, a two-year initiative aimed at reducing the health, social, and economic impacts of indoor airborne infections by testing air quality monitoring and low-cost ventilation and air cleaning solutions in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Read more

• As with the regular maintenance of school assets, school staff do not need to undertake the maintenance and cleaning of air purifiers themselves. Schools can choose to use Student Resource Package (SRP) funding and other school funds. The Air Purifier program will run until the end of 2025. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: The Government will allocate $1 billion to establish the Building Early Education Fund, aimed at increasing the supply of high-quality early childhood education and care places across Australia, particularly in priority and underserved areas. Read more

• Federal budget 2024-2025: $18.2 million to build new and improve existing boarding school facilities in Central Australia. Read more

• The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Clean Energy Training Investment Fund to support capital and equipment upgrades for TAFEs and industry-based Registered Training Organisations, aiming to expand training capacity in clean energy skills—particularly in at-capacity facilities and in regional, rural, and remote communities undergoing workforce transitions. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to non-government primary and secondary schools in Australia to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for educationally disadvantaged students, with a focus on schools demonstrating financial need, having maintenance plans, and meeting legal and standards compliance. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: 15 new schools in Caloundra South, Ripley Valley and Gracemere, a Health Sciences Academy in Rockhampton, Crime Prevention and Youth Justice Schools, as well as six new special schools to help our kids catch up, keep up and stay in school. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: Easing Queensland’s skills shortage with more skilled training through 3 new TAFE Centre of Excellence sites in Rockhampton, Moreton Bay and Caloundra, and a Marine Centre of Excellence in Southern Moreton Bay Islands with $201.1 million over 4 years, as well as $79.1 million for the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing program. Read more
  

• The Australian Government Capital Grants Program (CGP) and Queensland State Government Capital Assistance Scheme (SCAS) provides funding to eligible independent schools to construct, convert, refurbish and upgrade school facilities. The 2026 Round will open in November 2025. Read more

• The School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) provides funding for Queensland state schools to undertake innovative facility projects aimed at enhancing learning outcomes, with annual allocations of up to $10 million for projects of $50,000 and above, allowing for a maximum subsidy of $500,000 per project, subject to eligibility and Ministerial approval. Applications close November each year. Read more

• The state capital assistance scheme provides Queensland Government funds to assist eligible non-state schools to provide, convert, refurbish and upgrade educational facilities or boarding accommodation. Read more

• Queensland Government establishment appropriation funds are designed to assist schools with establishment costs for a myriad of purposes, including Business education centres at new schools, new Manual Arts workshops and Home Economic kitchens, and resource centres. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: a record $2.8 billion for TAFE, which includes $121 million for essential capital and $100 million to relocate Bankstown TAFE. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $55.9 million over four years for targeted repairs and maintenance of TAFE NSW facilities to allow students and staff to enjoy a seamless experience for work and learning. Read more

• State budget 2024-2025: Hundreds of public schools across metropolitan and regional NSW will benefit from enhanced facilities due to a $1.08 billion increase in funding for capital maintenance and minor upgrades, raising the total allocation to $1.5 billion, which includes $600 million specifically for planned and preventative maintenance and essential repairs. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: is investing a further $124 million for increased school maintenance. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Arts projects for groups grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support a variety of activities that benefit the arts sector and broader public, including national and international audiences and communities, with supported activities having a duration of no longer than two years from the proposed start date. The current round is closed and the future closing date is March 3rd 2026. Read more

• The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program helps fund the operations of more than 85 Indigenous-owned art centres, and a number of art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations that are at the heart of Australia’s world-famous Indigenous visual art movement. New rounds to be announced. Read more

• The Rural and Remote Arts Education Program allows rural and remote schools to participate in arts education activities. Delivered in partnership with the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art up until 2025, participating schools’ travel-related costs are reimbursed as well as replacement costs to cover teachers travelling for the program (Teacher Relief Scheme). Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Establishment Grant supports new community language schools in their first year by providing funding for teaching materials, stationery, teacher payments, educational equipment, and administrative expenses, with eligibility requirements including location, student enrollment, class duration, and educational program standards, and applications must be submitted online by April 30 each year. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Richard Booker Education Grant, offered by the Australian Acoustical Society (AAS), provides up to $20,000 to support projects that advance acoustics research, enhance educational offerings in acoustics, or address community or environmental problems. Applications close July 31st annually. Read more

   

• The Capital Program provides funding to Queensland Independent Schools for the construction, refurbishment, or conversion of educational spaces, boarding and distance education facilities, and internal site infrastructure. Read more

• The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program provides educational resources, professional development, support and inspiration for educators to deliver pleasurable food education to children in Australia. Read more

• The YMCA Schools' Breakfast Program offers schools the ability to provide breakfast for children who arrive at school not having eaten. Read more

• A total of $6.8 million has been allocated to 499 Queensland state schools, enabling over 180,000 students to access healthy and nutritious meals through the food program. Read more 

• The School Pantry Program partners with local schools to provide food, enabling them to run their own programs to support students, addressing the alarming issue of food insecurity, which affects 15% of school students who arrive at school without lunch, with long-term impacts on their mental, physical, and emotional health. Read more

• The School Food Project runs various programs such as Canteen Programs and School Lunches. They provide support and tools for schools to enhance their students' eating habits. Read more 

• The Pick of the Crop initiative offers Queensland primary schools the opportunity to enhance students' consumption of vegetables and fruit through locally tailored actions, aligning with the Smart Choices strategy and current healthy eating practices. Read more

• The Minns Labor Government is investing $8 million in partnership with Foodbank to expand the School Breakfast 4 Health program, providing a nutritious, free breakfast to at least 88,000 additional public school students, with plans to increase the number of participating schools to 1,000 by 2027, up from 676 in less than two years. Read more 

• Live Life Well @ School is a collaborative program run by the NSW Department of Education and NSW Ministry of Health. It promotes healthy eating and active living, such as increasing physical activity, for students. When students eat well and stay active, they learn better and improve their health and wellbeing. Read more

• The Healthy Eating in Schools initiative is supported through NSW Health and the Department of Education, providing guidance, resources, and free services such as menu checks to help school canteens implement healthy food and drink options. Funding primarily covers these support services, including staff time for assessments and resources to promote healthy eating, rather than direct subsidies for food or canteen operations. Read more

• The Victorian Government, in partnership with VicHealth and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, is offering funding opportunities for Victorian primary, combined, and special schools to participate in food education initiatives, including grants for kitchen garden infrastructure, free webinars, recipes, and professional development, with $1,500 grants available for schools in Terms 3 and 4 to support new kitchen garden equipment or supplies. Read more

   

• The School Breakfast Clubs program, delivered in partnership with Foodbank Victoria, provides free, healthy breakfasts, lunches, snacks, take-home food packs, and cooking classes to students in participating Victorian government schools, supporting student wellbeing and learning. Since 2016, the program has delivered over 40 million meals, with the Victorian Government committing an additional $21.1 million in the 2024/25 Budget to expand access to all government schools that opt in by July 2025. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: is expanding the School Breakfast Program to more than 670 schools and extending the program to five days a week. Read more

• The Robin Bromley Visionary Grants (RBVG), a Foodcore initiative in partnership with Brownes Dairy, provide three annual grants of $1,000 to help canteen supervisors fund professional development or purchase essential equipment. Since 2015, the program has supported canteens with items such as display fridges, food processors, and training including Food Safety Supervisor courses. Applications close October 17th 2025. Read more

• Woolworths, in partnership with Landcare Australia, supports the Junior Landcare Program through the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants, offering up to $1,000 to primary schools and early learning centres across Australia to engage children in outdoor environmental learning activities, fostering skills in sustainable food production, waste management, and native habitat enhancement. Read more

• The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) can be used by providers for services such as sporting and recreational activities, employment and career advice, childcare, financial advice, and food services. SA-HELP is a Commonwealth loan that helps students pay the SSAF charged by their provider. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program. Provides educational resources, professional development, support and inspiration for educators to deliver pleasurable food education to children in Australia. Read more

• Pick of the Crop Grant Funding supports Queensland Primary State Schools to implement Pick of the Crop actions that provide increased opportunities for students to learn about and eat more fruit and vegetables through positive food culture. Individual schools can apply for grand funding of up to $5000 in the first year of participation and $2000 in the second year. Separate applications are required for year levels one and two. Applications close September 22nd 2025. Read more

• The School Breakfast Clubs program provides free, healthy meals to students in participating Victorian government schools, addressing the impact of disadvantage on education outcomes. It offers nutritious breakfasts, snacks, and take-home packs, along with cooking classes for families at select schools. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $10 million to support school canteens to provide healthy and affordable lunches. Read more

• Healthway will provide $135,000 in funding to support Food Ladder's School Systems program, which teaches students about planting, growing, and harvesting their own fruit and vegetables through climate-controlled, hydroponic greenhouses. Read more

• The Australian Government provided an additional $10 million in Special Circumstances funding to non-government schools to assist schools to put appropriate hygiene protections in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more

• The Allan Labor Government is investing in the delivery of cleaning services in Victorian government schools starting in 2025, with an improved operating model that includes a 5 percent pay rise above the Cleaning Services Award and extended 52-week contracts for one-quarter of cleaning staff, alongside enhanced channels for cleaners to provide feedback. Read more

• For metropolitan schools, contract cleaning funding is now managed centrally, with the department paying cleaning companies directly, while regional schools continue to receive cleaning funding through the Student Resource Package (SRP), based on the cleanable spaces outlined in the school's facility schedule. Read more

• Starting in 2025, Victorian government school cleaners will receive a 5% increase in standard pay above the Cleaning Services award rate, with service providers required to employ at least 25% of staff for 52 weeks per year, aiming to boost wages, retention, and job pathways. Read more

• Federal Budget 2024–25: $20.0 million for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation to provide scholarships for students to access and complete secondary school or undertake tertiary study. Read more

• Federal Budget 2024–25: $5.5 million to expand the English Language Learning for Indigenous Children program from 20 trial schools to up to 100 schools nationally in remote and very remote locations. Read more

• Federal Budget 2024–25: $5.3 million to extend the Good to Great Schools Australia Pilot Program to enable more remote school students to benefit from explicit instruction support in literacy, numeracy and science. Read more

• The Government will allocate $7.9 million in funding over 2024-25 and 2025-26 to support the hosting and maintenance of the Online National Assessment Platform (ONAP) for NAPLAN across Australia. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: FUNDamentals For School Kids offers grants to Queensland State schools to support disadvantaged children aged 0-17 years. The grants assist with the purchase of textbooks, workbooks, uniforms, and cover costs for excursions and camps for students facing financial hardship or living with a disability or chronic illness. The program aims to provide essential support to help as many kids as possible. Read more

• The Textbook and Resource Allowance (TRA) provides financial assistance to parents of secondary school-age students attending state and approved non-state schools, helping cover the cost of textbooks and learning resources, with automatic payments made to schools or parents based on enrolment data. Read more

• Fundraise Yourself is an online fundraising initiative by Australian Schools Plus, aimed at supporting schools in raising money for projects that improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. Over 4,000 schools across Australia are eligible, particularly those with an ICSEA value below 1000, though special needs schools are automatically eligible. Read more

• The state recurrent grant provides state government funds to assist eligible non-state schools in meeting recurrent costs. The governing body of a non-state school may use funds provided only for curriculum development and implementation. Read more

• Behaviour Management Plan funding is provided to state primary, secondary and special schools to ensure short-term alternative education programs for students at risk of or on suspension for six to 20 days. It also assists schools by providing annual stock and requisites, petty cash and equipment, and materials for the behaviour management teacher. Read more

• Early Start—back to basics is a fund designed to assist state schools in implementing and responding to Early Start literacy and numeracy monitoring tasks with Prep to Year 2 students. A fixed annual budget of $5.746m is allocated to schools. Read more

• Funds are provided to Education Queensland International accredited schools to support the development of programs and strategies for international students. The duration will vary according to the ongoing program but in most cases, programs are short-term. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, agreed in March 2025, will fully fund NSW Government schools by delivering 100 per cent of the Student Resource Standard (SRS) by 2035. The Australian Government’s increased funding share to 25.0 per cent of the Government school SRS will mark the first time that the funding standard developed as part of the Gonski Review is met. New South Wales will invest an additional $5.6 billion alongside $4.8 billion from the Australian Government in NSW public schools over 10 years to 2034-35. In total, this funding injection is the largest uplift in public school funding in NSW history. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $1.2 billion in TAFE NSW to bring forward thousands of new construction trades and train the workforce for the growing care economy. Read more

• Globe Mitre 10 Donations and Sponsorships supports a range of community organisations in the Broken Hill area. Globe is actively involved in several committees and organisations, and they give to a wide variety of schools, groups and clubs every year. They raise funds for the development of young individuals in sport or education, including local school projects. Read more

• Per Capita Grant helps cover language school operating costs such as teaching materials, staff wages and new equipment. The amount of the grant is based on the number of students who have enrolled in your community language school. Applications close April 30th 2026. Read more

• Establishment Grant assists organisations that are setting up language classes for the first time. It helps new community language schools in their first year.The grant can be used for: teaching materials, stationery, photocopying, payments to teachers, buying educational equipment, expenses associated with the administration of the schools. Grant amounts of up to $2,500 are available and applications close on April 30th each year. Read more

• Education Support Fund provides assistance to students within the local area for further education and developing workplace skills and qualifications. The aim of the Education Support Fund is to assist local students with formal education and training and help provide a pathway towards future employment. Tertiary Assistance Grants: For 2025 school leavers intending to enroll in University; up to $3000 per grant. Tertiary Assistance Grants: For intending or currently enrolled university students who have not previously received a grant; up to $2000 per grant. TAFE Course Benefits: Up to $1000 per benefit. School Based Traineeships: Up to $500 per benefit. Apprenticeship/ Traineeship Subsidies: To assist local businesses to employ an apprentice or trainee; up to $6000 over three years. Applications open December 1st 2025. Read more

• The Kimberwalli back-to-school initiative is supported through funding and partnerships with government agencies and community organisations, enabling more than 2,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to receive essential school supplies. This investment helps ensure students start the school year prepared, supporting their learning, wellbeing, and successful transitions at key education stages. Read more 

• Schools participating in the Externally Delivered VET (EVET) program receive government funding to offer students in Years 9–12 a wider range of NESA-endorsed vocational courses. This funding covers the cost of external Registered Training Organisations delivering the courses, ensuring students can access more pathways to employment, further study, or university. Read more

• Eligible students in NSW can access government-subsidised Smart and Skilled training up to Certificate III and, in some cases, higher-level courses in priority areas. Funding helps cover course fees, making vocational and higher-level training more affordable and accessible. Read more

• NSW apprentices, including school-based apprentices, can access fee-free training for Smart and Skilled-funded apprenticeships starting before 31 December 2025. This funding covers course costs, removing student fees and making apprenticeship pathways more affordable and accessible. Read more

• NSW trainees, including school-based trainees, can access fee-free training for Smart and Skilled-funded traineeships starting before 31 December 2025. This funding covers course costs, removing student fees and making traineeship pathways more affordable and accessible. Read more

• NSW students and jobseekers aged 15 and over can enrol in fee-free pre-apprenticeship and pre-traineeship courses to explore trades or industries before committing to a full qualification. This funding removes course costs, making it easier to gain hands-on experience and decide on the right career pathway. Read more

• Eligible students can access fee-free training under Smart and Skilled if they have a disability, receive a Commonwealth Government benefit, are an asylum seeker, or meet criteria for Fee-Free Scholarships. This funding removes course costs and provides extra learning support, helping students gain the skills they need to study, train, or enter the workforce. Read more

• The NSW Government has allocated $11.65 million to deliver the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) program, providing fee-free training up to Certificate IV level and targeted employment support. This funding helps asylum seekers gain sustainable skilled employment through access to mentoring, work experience, skills recognition, and education and training courses. Read more

• Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can access fee-free government-subsidised training through the NSW Smart and Skilled program, covering priority skill areas from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma, including apprenticeships and traineeships. This funding ensures students can gain the skills needed for employment and career advancement without paying any course fees. Read more

• State budget 2025–2026: includes new initiatives worth $138 million over four years to support education related initiatives including the implementation of National Reform Directions to provide a multi-tiered system of support for students and schools, which involves a wellbeing investment for student learning and engagement, and support for the teaching workforce under the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: agrees to the continuation of the Try-a-Trade program at five ACT public schools in 2025–26 and expansion of the program to ten ACT public schools from 2026-27 onwards. Read more

• Sate budget 2025-2026: offers support to establish a TAFE Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles which will deliver industry and school engagement activities, partnerships with tertiary education institutions, development of training products and apprenticeships. Read more

• The Future of Education Equity Fund offers one-off, annual payments to low-income families in the ACT with students enrolled in preschool through to year 12 (including non-government schools). The fund helps cover essential education-related costs such as school uniforms, excursions, sports equipment, and music lessons. Payments are available as follows: $400 for preschool students, $500 for primary students, and $750 for high school and college students. Read more

• The ACT Government’s Future of Education Equity Fund provides one-off financial support to low-income families to cover school costs, including uniforms, excursions, sporting equipment, and music lessons. In addition, all ACT public schools offer assistance with everyday essentials such as meals, stationery, uniforms, and transport to ensure every student can fully participate in their education. Read more

• ACT public schools may generate additional revenue by hiring out facilities such as sporting fields, gymnasiums, performing arts theatres, and pools when not in use by the school. Fees collected from these hires help support school programs and maintenance, contributing to funding for educational resources and student activities. Read more

• The Future of Education Equity Fund helps low-income ACT families with school costs, providing one-off payments of $400–$750 per student per year. ACT public schools also support essentials like meals, uniforms, stationery, and excursions, with the Meals in Schools Pilot offering free breakfast and lunch at five schools. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $23 million to strengthen the apprenticeship system and help apprentices and trainees to complete their training. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $18 million to pilot Aboriginal Community Controlled vocational education and training models, to improve completion rates and grow the First Nations VET workforce. Read more

• Moonee Valley Foundation - School Encouragement Grants recognises resilience, determination or courage in local Year 12 students. Up to $500 is available for each student and applications close November 30th 2025. Read more

• The Variety Victoria Community Grant provides funding to schools and not-for-profit organisations in Victoria for equipment that supports accessibility and inclusivity in education for children aged 0–17 living with disability, chronic illness, financial disadvantage, or geographic isolation. Eligible items may include supplies such as decodable readers, musical instruments, and technology like iPads, smart boards, or hearing loops. Read more

• Variety Educational Scholarships support Victorian children who are experiencing disadvantage with assistance to cover basic educational needs.  Applications close October 31st 2025. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $34 million to ensure our TAFEs have the equipment they need to deliver the best training outcomes. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $17 million to extend and expand our Heavy Vehicle Driver Training program and facilities. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $12 million to train the hundreds of new apprentices we need to grow our defence industries to meet the historic opportunity presented by AUKUS. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: adds a further $22 million to increase the number of free TAFE courses to train more tradies, including more plumbers, bricklayers and plasterers. Read more

• The Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program offers grants to Western Australian primary and secondary schools to support projects that promote reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. PALS projects focus on building partnerships based on trust and respect, valuing Aboriginal perspectives, and fostering understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures, and languages. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Variety WA EduKids Grant provides funding to schools to assist students facing financial, geographic, or social disadvantage, offering up to $1,500 for primary schools and up to $2,500 for high schools, to purchase essential 'Back to School' items for a minimum of 10 eligible students. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: invests $2.5 billion over 11 years from 2024–25 to reform university funding, expanding Commonwealth Supported Places and providing greater support for disadvantaged students as part of the Universities Accord. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: will see student debts cut by 20 per cent before indexation on 1 June 2025—wiping $16 billion from outstanding loans—and, together with earlier indexation reforms, reduce student debt by around $19 billion for over 3 million Australians.

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: is expanding access to high-quality early education with $5 billion investment to build a universal early childhood education and care system, including $3.6 billion for the Worker Retention Payment, $1 billion to establish the Building Early Education Fund, and $426.6 million for the new 3 Day Guarantee, ensuring families are eligible for at least 3 days per week of subsidised early childhood education and care. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: Investment to make permanent 100,000 Free TAFE places every year from 1 January 2027, subject to legislation, to ease cost-of-living pressures for students and support training in priority sectors. Read more

• The Avery Dennison Foundation Grants provide $50,000–$100,000 in funding for nonprofit and NGO projects worldwide, with a focus on education access, environmental sustainability, and secure livelihoods. Applications are accepted year-round, with funding decisions made quarterly and priority given to high-need communities. In education, the Foundation supports initiatives that reduce barriers and expand opportunities for underserved populations. Applications are always open. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $171 million to meet training and skills demand, including providing up to 20 000 Victorians with the opportunity to develop new skills or retrain through Free TAFE. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: more than $700 million to support growth in school enrolments, including a significant uplift to support students with disability. Read more

• Per capita grants give state government funding to non-government schools to help cover student education costs. Funding is based on student numbers, year levels, and school category, and is paid each quarter. Schools apply through the student census each semester and must ensure students meet eligibility criteria. All grants are subject to audits and annual financial reporting. Read more

• The Low Interest Loan Scheme (LILS) supports non-government schools and the University of Notre Dame Australia with capital development projects, including land acquisition, new buildings, and facility upgrades. Applications are submitted annually—Catholic and other system schools lodge through their respective offices, while independent schools apply via the Department of Education—with detailed guidelines available for each sector. Read more

• Western Australia’s public school funding uses a student-centred model, allocating resources based on students’ learning needs and school characteristics, with extra support for Aboriginal students, those with disabilities, social disadvantage, or English as a second language. The model aims to ensure transparent, flexible, and needs-based funding, and its effectiveness has been evaluated by independent research to align with national and international best practice. Read more

• The St John First Aid in Schools Program, launched in 2012, is dedicated to teaching children essential first aid skills, empowering them to respond effectively in emergencies, whether at home, school, or on the sports field. This initiative aims to promote awareness and responsibility for first aid from a young age. The program is offered at no cost to schools or parents, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn these critical lifesaving skills. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program provides funding to non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve infrastructure, if they do not have enough capital resources. Read more

• The 2023–24 Budget brings funding for infrastructure projects to more than $360 million. This includes a new college in Gungahlin, the modernisation of Telopea Park School, more infrastructure upgrades across Canberra schools, design work for a new college in the Molonglo Valley, the modernisation of Fraser Primary School, the expansion of Forrest Primary School, and the expansion and modernisation of North Ainslie Primary School. Read more p.13

• More than 80 public schools across South Australia will benefit from a record $42.7 million targeted maintenance program, fixing flooring, resealing bitumen, building fences and upgrading aging infrastructure. Read more

• The $284.3 million Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) is delivering funding to improve school facilities across the country, and includes the following initiatives Read more

• In 2022, capital expenditure in Independent schools totaled $2.97 billion, or an average of $4,320 per student, with 21% of this spent on items such as furniture and equipment, funded through the SUF program. Read more

• The Australian Government allocated an additional $10 million in Special Circumstances funding to non-government schools to support the implementation of necessary hygiene measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Read more

• The Commonwealth Government's Student Wellbeing Boost program provides one-off funding directly to all NSW schools to enhance mental health and wellbeing resources, addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns on student mental health. Read more

• NSW Department of Education's menstrual hygiene program provides free sanitary hygiene products to support the wellbeing of students in NSW public schools. Read more

• The NSW Health Primary School Mobile Dental Program is a free oral health service available across 11 local health districts in NSW. The program was launched by NSW Health, in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education, with the aim to increase accessibility to vital oral healthcare. Read more

• Vaccines recommended and funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council are provided for free to high school students as part of the NSW School Vaccination Program. NSW Health works with high schools to deliver these vaccines in schools. All NSW Health workers involved in the NSW School Vaccination program have Working with Children Check clearances. Read more

• The Nitbusters program, run by NSW Health in collaboration with schools and parent groups, educates children and families on managing head lice through regular screening and simple treatment methods. Schools can organise Nitbuster Days, where parent volunteers use combs and conditioner to check and treat students, while also learning techniques to manage infestations at home. Read more

• The Wellbeing and Health In-reach Nurse Coordinator program commenced with six wellbeing nurse positions funded as pilot sites. A further $46.8 million over 4 years was allocated until June 2024 for an additional 100 wellbeing nurse positions. In 2024, the NSW Government committed ongoing funding for 106 wellbeing nurse positions, with $14.9 million committed in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more

• The National Student Wellbeing Program is a Commonwealth-funded initiative that supports student and school community wellbeing by providing pastoral care through a chaplain or student wellbeing officer. Eligible schools receive funding ($20,280 per year, or $24,336 for remote schools) to engage these services, with providers required to ensure continuity if staff cannot remain at the school. Read more

• The care continuum is supported through school Resource Allocation Model (RAM) funding to implement positive, prevention-focused approaches for all students. Schools use this funding to access strategies, programs, and professional learning that improve student wellbeing and behaviour. Read more

• Schools can use RAM funding or Integration Funding Support (IFS) to engage prequalified allied health and behaviour practitioners. This funding covers services for individual students, groups, or professional development for staff. Read more

• Schools can access quality-assured wellbeing programs using RAM equity loadings, IFS, or discretionary school funds. Some programs are also co-funded by government agencies, universities, or mental health organisations. Read more

• The Victorian State government funds free period products in all government schools. The funding for the initiative includes $3.9 million ongoing, $15.5 million over 4 years, and an additional $950,000 over 4 years for menstrual health and pelvic pain education and resources for Victorian students. Read more

• The government will invest an additional $21.8 million for psychologists, speech pathologists, and social workers, $6.3 million for the Primary School Nursing Program, and $13.9 million to provide mental healthcare in schools. Read more

• The Glasses for Kids program aims to visit 770 primary and specialist schools and target up to 108,000 Prep – Year 3 students for initial vision screening during the program. If required, comprehensive eye testing and glasses will be provided to participating students at no cost. Read more

• The Australian Government provides funding for state education services through National Partnership payments, including the Northern Territory (NT) Remote Aboriginal Investment agreement. This supports the NT in improving schooling for First Nations children and making communities safer and healthier. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program provides funding to non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve infrastructure, if they do not have enough capital resources. Read more

• The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Schools supports schools to integrate hands-on gardening and cooking into everyday learning. With training, resources, and expert support, educators can create engaging lessons that teach students to grow, harvest, and share fresh seasonal food while building practical life skills. Applications are always open. Read more

• The state recurrent grant provides state government funds to assist eligible non-state schools in meeting recurrent costs. The governing body of a non-state school may use funds provided only for maintaining the school's land and buildings. Read more

• Ongoing funding to assist with future capital costs of purchasing or replacing grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors and ride-on mowers is allocated to eligible state schools. Read more

• To assist with grounds maintenance costs, funding is allocated to state primary schools with fewer than 200 students and without a Schools Officer (SO), as well as state primary schools with enrolments greater than or equal to 650. Read more

• The Safe Tree Program provides funding to help Victorian government schools assess, manage, or remove high-risk trees on their grounds, with financial support for planting native trees to replace those removed, while low and medium-risk tree works must be managed by the school itself. Read more

• The Active Schools program offers funding opportunities, including $30,000 grants for a whole-school approach to physical activity, $3,000 for boosting physical education and sport programs, and $14,000 to support secondary schools with extracurricular physical activity initiatives. Read more

• The Growing Together Small Grants provide funding for public primary and secondary schools in Knox or Maroondah to support projects running between July and October 2025 that enhance edible gardens, promote hands-on learning, encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables, and contribute to a lasting culture of healthy eating. Read more

• Cadbury Fundraising offers a straightforward way for schools, sports clubs, and community organisations to raise funds quickly by selling Cadbury chocolates. To get started, simply purchase a minimum of 12 boxes of chocolates (for smaller orders, it’s best to consult your local representative). The process involves selling the chocolates to friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues, and keeping the profits from those sales. Read more

• To assist in establishing suitable accommodation and welfare arrangements for unaccompanied international students enrolled in Education Queensland International (EQI) student programs, ongoing funding is available for EQI-accredited state schools. Read more

• Ongoing funding is allocated to assist schools with the administration and management of tenancies arising from employee housing in rural and remote Queensland locations. State schools and education units are eligible where a Local Accommodation Committee (LAC) administration is conducted. Read more

• The state capital assistance scheme provides Queensland Government funds to assist eligible non-state schools to provide, convert, refurbish and upgrade educational facilities or boarding accommodation. Read more

• The WA Student Assistance Payment (WASAP) for 2025 is available to families with school-aged children in Western Australia, offering financial support for school expenses like books, uniforms, excursions, and more. Payments are $150 for Kindergarten and primary school students, and $250 for secondary school students. Read more

• The Australian Government is investing $91.7 million in a new technology platform to enhance the administration of nearly $51 billion in annual funding for schools and higher education institutions, aiming to optimise education outcomes across the country. Read more

• The Australian Government has committed $50 million through the TAFE Technology Fund to support the upgrade and expansion of TAFE facilities across the country, with $28.2 million allocated to 14 tranche-1 projects and the remaining $21.8 million distributed through a competitive process to fund 24 additional projects, including infrastructure, specialist equipment, and technological upgrades. Read more

• Queensland Government establishment appropriation funds are designed to assist schools with establishment costs for a myriad of purposes, including pre-opening administration assistance for the creation of new school administration systems. Read more

• The School of Distance Education ICT Subsidy Scheme provides eligible students with an annual $400 payment for computer hardware and a $500 payment for broadband internet access, assisting families with the cost of equipment and connectivity for students enrolled in a State School of Distance Education. Read more

• The Rural Access Gap (RAG) program, supported by a $365.8 million investment from the Digital Restart Fund, is enhancing the digital capacity of over 1,000 rural schools across NSW, with $13.49 million allocated through the Schools Digital Infrastructure Fund to improve learning spaces and digital resources. Read more

• The Australian and Western Australian Governments are co-funding a $4.7 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education pilot program to reduce teacher workloads in WA by using AI to streamline lesson planning at eight schools. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $144.2 million from 2024-25 to 2025-26 to the State and Territory Governments under the existing National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Bilateral Schedules. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $46.0 million over four years from 2024–25 to continue digital mental health services. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $24.7 million over four years from 2025–26 to improve access to culturally safe and qualified mental health support including scholarships for up to 150 First Nations psychology students to boost the First Nations health care workforce. Read more

• The Government will provide $4.2 million from 2024-25 to 2027-28 to the Australian Schools Anti-Bullying Collective (ASAC) to implement key national anti-bullying prevention initiatives that promote student wellbeing and mental health. Read more

• The National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) receives $61.4 million annually from the Australian Government to support wellbeing in over 3,000 school communities, with participating schools able to receive funding of up to $20,280 in metropolitan areas and $24,336 in remote or very remote areas, administered by state and territory panels. Read more 

• To assist Schools of Distance Education in providing counselling and support to home tutors, fixed allocations of up to $3,500 is allocated per school. Read more

• The Queensland Mental Health Commission offers quarterly sponsorship of up to $10,000, along with additional in-kind support and promotional opportunities, to support one-off events that promote better mental health outcomes for Queenslanders and align with the goals of the Shifting Minds Strategic Plan 2023–2028. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program offers bi-annual funding for regional community groups and organisations in the Isaac region, supporting initiatives that benefit young people, community health and wellbeing, Indigenous communities, and environmental projects. Read more

• The Queensland state government provides funding for Health Practitioners in Primary Schools, this includes a one-off payment of $300,000 for clinic setup, $10.73 million to place health practitioners in 20 primary schools, and additional support for infrastructure, administrative costs, healthcare services, travel expenses for practitioners, and program oversight. Read more

• The Commonwealth Government's Student Wellbeing Boost program provides one-off funding directly to all NSW schools to enhance mental health and wellbeing resources, addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns on student mental health. Read more

• The School Saving Bonus offers one-time support for Victorian school-aged students, available to parents and carers with children attending either government or non-government schools in 2025. For more information, including details in multiple languages, visit the official School Saving Bonus page. Read more

• Support from mental health organisations is provided through partnerships funded by NSW Health, universities, or government agencies. Schools may use RAM allocations to supplement these services for students and staff. Read more 

• The National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) provides participating schools with $20,280 per year, or $24,336 per year for remote schools, to engage a chaplain or student wellbeing officer. Funding is paid directly to the school, and public schools must source services through a prequalified provider under the program’s new 2024–2027 arrangements. Read more

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• All ACT schools, both government and non-government, can apply for Australian Government funding through the National Student Wellbeing Program to employ a wellbeing officer or, in some Catholic and independent schools, a chaplain. Funding supports student wellbeing by providing dedicated staff who deliver pastoral care, mental health support, and youth engagement within the school community. Read more 

• The Victorian Government allocated $200 million to employ dedicated mental health support staff in primary schools throughout the state. The extra funding will be used to train and employ 1,800 teachers as mental health and wellbeing leaders through the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and University of Melbourne by 2026. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: The Embrace Collective program will receive $1.5 million to  support the implementation of the full suite of Embrace programs across the state. Embrace programs aim to help children and young people build positive body image, develop resilience, reduce the risk of mental illness and eating disorders and increase participation in sport and learning. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $48.3 million over three years has been allocated to support secondary students at risk of disengaging from their learning. Read more

• The State Government increased the size of the School Psychology Service (SPS), with plans to recruit an additional 100 school psychologists to provide services in schools by 2025 at a cost of $42.2 million over 4 years, of which $6.4 million will be directed to non-government schools. Read more

• The Australian Government is providing an additional $115.2 million over four years (2024–25) to support the long-term financial sustainability of the National Arts Training Organisations. Read more

• The Australian Government is allocating $51.9 million for the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) to support its long-term financial sustainability. Read more

• The Australian Government is providing $3.0 million to the Australian Youth Orchestra to support its long-term financial sustainability. Read more

• The Australian Government is providing $23.2 million to the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) to support its long-term financial sustainability. Read more

• The Australian Government is allocating $3.7 million to the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) to support its long-term financial sustainability. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The National Performing Arts Training 2023-28 grant aims to support National Performing Arts Training Organisations in providing training for talented young Australians aspiring to national and international careers in the performing arts. Ongoing funding is available to seven national performing arts training organisations. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Bennelong Foundation Grants. Supports programs that provide access, equity and inclusion opportunities to education and training, or that support and build pathways to meaningful employment. These programs may build learning skills through art or music programs. Read more

• The Victorian Government has allocated over $3.5 million over four years, plus $1.062 million ongoing, to support the Music in Schools program, which aims to increase access to quality music education, enhance teacher capabilities, and provide resources to schools, particularly those in disadvantaged areas. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Creative Learning Partnerships program offers grants of $10,000 for projects with individual Victorian creative professionals and $35,000 for projects with creative collectives or organisations, enabling schools to engage creative experts for tailored residency projects that enhance learning across various art forms. Applications close November 13th 2025.  Read more

• The First Call Fund Subsidy Program provides fully subsidised tickets for performances, workshops, tours, and Teacher Professional Development at Arts Centre Melbourne, along with travel cost contributions, for Victorian schools facing barriers related to socio-economic disadvantage, with eligibility based on ICSEA ratings and other special circumstances. Applications for 2026 will open in November. Read more

• Creative Arts Grants offers funding for arts projects for students. Up to $1,000 is available and applications close September 30th 2025. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Arts Projects for Organisations program provides grants ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 to support a wide range of arts activities that benefit the arts sector and the public, including the creation of new work, professional development, collaborations, exhibitions, festivals, and community engagement, with projects eligible for funding lasting up to two years and open to both national and international organisations, provided they benefit Australian artists, their work, or Australian audiences. Future close date is March 3rd 2026. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program provides funding to non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve infrastructure, if they do not have enough capital resources. Applications close September 30th each year. Read more

• KOMPAN Australia is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 with the 40 for 40 initiative, giving customers the chance to double their budget and win up to $40,000 worth of playground or outdoor fitness equipment. To enter, spend at least $40,000 on KOMPAN equipment by 31 March 2026, have five team members follow KOMPAN Australia on LinkedIn and subscribe to the newsletter, and submit a short form about your project. Read more

• In 2025, the Community Building Partnership program will provide a total of $41.85 million in funding, with a maximum of $450,000 allocated to projects in each electorate. The CBP 2026 round dates will be announced shortly. Read more

• The AFL Posts in the Park and Schools initiative funds the installation of goal posts in schools and community spaces across Sydney to encourage active participation in AFL. The program supports skill development, unstructured play, and increased opportunities for students to engage in sport within existing school infrastructure. Applications are always open. Read more

• AFL NSW/ACT’s Facilities and Infrastructure team works with clubs, councils, schools, and landowners to expand and improve AFL facilities across NSW and the ACT. In 2025, the NSW Facilities Fund will provide grants for community projects that boost participation and enhance the AFL experience. Read more

• The Victorian Government’s Better Parks and Playgrounds program is investing $7.4 million to fund the design and delivery of eleven new or upgraded parks across Victoria, supporting increased demand for open space and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and functionality of existing public areas. Read more

   

• Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia launched the Variety All-Abilities Playground Program, offering up to $1 million in funding to help Education Department schools create inclusive play spaces for children of all abilities. Read more

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a $900 million National Productivity Fund aimed at incentivising states and territories to adopt reforms that boost modular construction productivity and reduce red tape. Read more

• In 2025–26, the Queensland Government is investing $1.72 billion in state school infrastructure to build, maintain, improve and renew schools across Queensland.  Read more

• The Victorian Budget allocates $187 million to create learning spaces in relocatable buildings at some of the state’s fastest-growing schools, helping to meet the increasing demand for classroom space as student numbers rise. Read more

• $4 million of funding will be distributed to Government schools across Tasmania as part of the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025–26: Budget includes $48.4 million for an additional 100 Commonwealth Supported Places for medical students each year starting in 2026, increasing to 150 per year by 2028, along with demand-driven places for First Nations students to study medicine. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $44.0 million for an additional 200 rotations for junior doctors in primary health care each year starting in 2026, increasing to 400 per year by 2028, providing up to 1,300 more early career doctors with valuable exposure to primary health care. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $10.5 million over two years for 400 additional scholarships for nurses and midwives, enabling them to undertake postgraduate study, extend their skills, and qualify as nurse practitioners or endorsed midwives. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $35.6 million over four years from 2025-26 to create 100 new Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) per year in medicine, starting in 2026, with an increase to 150 CSPs by 2028, focusing on primary care outcomes. The existing First Nations demand-driven funding arrangements will also be expanded to ensure First Nations students receive a CSP when accepted into eligible medical schools from 2026. Read more

• $3.5 million to help teachers manage classrooms through a range of free, evidence-based resources. Further classroom management resources will be released in 2025. Read more

• Grant opportunity: The National Industry PhD Program aims to add 1,800 Industry PhDs over 10 years, supporting PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects co-designed with universities and industry partners. The program has two streams: the Industry Linked PhD stream, where candidates work on research projects embedded in industry settings, and the Industry Researcher PhD stream, for industry professionals pursuing PhDs while retaining employment. Round 7 will open in February 2026. Read more

• The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Clean Energy Training Investment Fund to support capital and equipment upgrades for TAFEs and industry-based Registered Training Organisations, aiming to expand training capacity in clean energy skills—particularly in at-capacity facilities and in regional, rural, and remote communities undergoing workforce transitions, with projects expected to commence from 2025–26. Read more

• Australian College of Nursing Scholarships provides access to scholarships, grants and awards for undergraduate and postgraduate aged care, nursing and midwifery courses as well as scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying entry-level health courses. Grants and awards are also available for nurses to complete professional development as well as postgraduate study and research. Current grant opportunities closeMonday 13 October 2025. Read more

• Teachers Scholarships provide professional development opportunities to help teachers excel. The Teachers Health Early Career Scholarship ($12,000) supports public school teachers in the first three years of their career. The Teachers Mutual Bank Victorian Mid-Career Scholarship ($13,000) supports public school teachers in Victoria, who have been teaching for between five and fifteen years. Applications close October 10th 2025. Read more

• Building the GP Workforce - Primary Care Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) will allocate new commencing medical Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and support training activities that promote primary care, with a focus on strengthening the GP workforce in rural and underserved metropolitan areas. Stream A is open to existing accredited medical schools, while Stream B (opening in 2026) will also allow new medical schools to apply, provided they complete Australian Medical Council accreditation before students commence in 2028. Read more

• The Research Grants on Education: Small program provides up to $50,000 for education research projects of up to five years, supporting rigorous, innovative, and methodologically diverse studies. Applications are open to scholars affiliated with non-profit or public institutions, and projects may address a wide range of disciplines and research methods relevant to pressing educational questions. Applications close December 15th 2025. Read more

• The state recurrent grant provides state government funds to assist eligible non-state schools in meeting recurrent costs. The governing body of a non-state school may use funds provided only for teaching and general staff salaries, professional development, and curriculum development and implementation. Read more

• The Teach Queensland Prac Placement Grant offers up to $5,000 to preservice teachers undertaking their final professional experience placement in a Queensland state school during Semester 1 or 2 of 2025, to assist with placement-related expenses. Applications for the Semester 2, 2025 grants close on 19 December 2025. Read more

• The Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant offers up to $5,000 to preservice teachers undertaking a placement in a rural or remote Queensland state school during Semester 1 or 2 of 2025, to assist with placement-related expenses. Applications for the Semester 2, 2025 grants close on 19 December 2025. Read more

• The Regional Professional Experience Grant provides up to $3,400 to preservice teachers undertaking a compulsory placement in a Queensland state school in a regional location during Semester 1 or 2 of 2025, to assist with placement-related expenses. Applications for the Semester 2, 2025 grants close on 19 December 2025. Read more

• The Supported Pathway into Teaching initiative offers eligible Queensland Department of Education employees enrolled in an initial teacher education program access to special leave with pay for compulsory professional experience placements and examinations. Applications are always open. Read more

• The Aspiring Teacher Grant offers a one-time payment of $2,500 for general applicants or $5,000 for rural or remote residents to assist with study-related expenses during the first semester of an initial teacher education program at a Queensland university. Applications for the 2025 Aspiring Teacher Grant have closed. New grant intakes are opened annually. Read more

• Funding is allocated to eligible schools to assist with replacing staff who attend Highly Accomplished Teacher and Lead Teacher assessor training workshops, and assessors eligible for Teacher Relief Scheme (TRS) who are required to undertake assessments while currently working in schools. Read more

   

• Free Apprenticeships Under 25 provides fee-free apprenticeships to businesses when they employ an existing or new apprentice or trainee who is under 25. Applications close 30th June 2027 Read more

• The EQI Professional Visit Program gives overseas teachers 1–4 weeks of immersive work shadowing, workshops, and hands-on experience in Queensland Government schools. Participants develop practical teaching skills, gain classroom confidence, and engage with diverse school environments under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. Read more

• The EQI Senior Educational Leaders Program offers a 2-week intensive, on-site experience in Queensland schools, combining workshops, school tours, and action research to advance leadership skills. Participants gain strategic insights, practical tools, and international perspectives to drive innovation and excellence in their own educational institutions. Read more

• Funding for professional learning for all school staff is allocated through the School Budget Allocation Report (SBAR) and must be effectively aligned to professional learning initiatives in each school’s Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP). Read more

• The NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships offer $15,000 to teachers for a five-week study tour, either within Australia or internationally. These scholarships are available to permanent and temporary teachers in NSW government and non-government schools, TAFE NSW campuses, and early childhood education services. Read more

• Specific Project Grant provides funds to community organisations to support the development of teaching materials and or to conduct professional learning and training activities. Your project must either produce materials that can be used in your community language school, or offer training to your teachers. Amounts of up to $10,000 are available and applications close May 31st 2026. Read more

• The NSW Community Languages Schools Program supports teachers with training, accreditation, and access to professional learning, resources, and syllabuses to improve teaching quality. Program Education Officers also help schools design courses when no syllabus exists, and teachers can access additional resources through online portals, libraries, and platforms like Scootle. Read more

• The NSW AECG Inc. runs a range of professional development courses for teachers and support staff. The courses include Aboriginal content and perspectives and provide an understanding of the unique relationship that exists between Aboriginal peoples and their environments. Read more

• The Beyond the Line Program offers second, third, and final-year Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching students an expenses-paid, 5-day study tour across regional, rural, and remote NSW public schools. Participants gain hands-on teaching experience, connect with local communities, and explore school life in regional areas. The program provides a unique opportunity to support future employment and rural practicum placements. Read more

• The Rural Professional Experience Program supports pre-service teachers to complete their final-year placements in rural and remote NSW public schools, offering paid Working with Children Checks, extended induction support, and other professional incentives. These measures reduce financial and logistical barriers while encouraging rural teaching placements and pathways to ongoing employment. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $9.3 million to provide scholarships and more professional development opportunities for TAFE and Adult Education teachers, ensuring students gain access to high‑quality training. Read more

• The Victoria Department of Education offers Professional Development Funding of $11,120 per TFI teacher over two years, with $5,560 available each financial year, to support teacher career development, including costs for professional development programs, travel, time release, and contributions to the school’s PDP, AIP, and SSP. Read more

• The Victorian Government is investing over $93.2 million to provide Secondary Teaching Scholarships (STS) to support secondary and specialist initial teacher education students with study and living costs, offering payments during both the study and employment phases. Applications close October 12 2025. Read more

• The Victorian Government is supporting vocational and applied learning through the TAE Grant Fund, which reimburses eligible schools for vocational training and casual relief teaching costs to help staff qualify for VET teaching roles. Read more

• The Secondary Sciences, Technologies and Mathematics (SSTM) Initiative provides fully-funded postgraduate qualifications through Deakin University to out-of-field mathematics and science teachers in participating Victorian schools, at no cost to the teachers or their schools. Read more

• The Victorian Budget allocates $139 million to support our teachers, providing additional professional development, enhanced mental health and wellbeing support, and measures to improve workloads through more flexible working arrangements and increased recruitment. Read more

• The Invergowrie Foundation offers grants to support the education of girls and women in Victoria, with a focus on promoting access, excellence, leadership, and STEM education, funding projects, scholarships, and research in schools, community organisations, and tertiary institutions. Read more

• Grants for University Pre-accelerators provide funding to Victorian-based universities to establish new pre-accelerator programs that support university students and research teams in launching their startups. Eligible universities must demonstrate expertise or plans to work with experienced partners to deliver the program, with grants of up to $400,000 over two years and a required matched contribution from the lead applicant. Read more

• The Department of Health provides Training and Development funding to Victorian public health services, supporting the costs of teaching and training across various streams, including professional-entry student placements, transition-to-practice positions, postgraduate positions, and continuing education grants for nursing and midwifery, to help develop a high-quality health workforce in Victoria. Read more

• The Flexible Work Arrangements for School Leaders initiative provides funding for up to 300 grants to support job-share and part-time arrangements for principals and school leaders in Victorian government schools, promoting work-life balance and reducing administrative burden. Read more

• The Flexible Work for Classroom Teachers program offers up to 300 grants of $20,000 in 2025 to support teachers in job-share or part-time arrangements, providing additional support and promoting work-life balance, with funding available for up to 12 months. Read more

• The Pre-service Teacher Placement Grant program provides daily payments to eligible pre-service teachers completing placements in regional, remote, or specialist Victorian government schools. The funding aims to reduce financial barriers, encourage teaching placements in high-need areas, and support the pipeline of future teachers. Read more

• The Skills NT - Skilling Pathways Round provides funding to Northern Territory organisations, including Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), peak bodies, and industry associations, to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs that focus on skilling pathways for high-demand roles in sectors like tourism, defence, agribusiness, and mining. Read more

• Teachers and school administrators in eligible regional, remote, and metropolitan schools can receive funding incentives ranging from $3,000 to $13,730 per year, plus additional benefits such as permanency after two years of service, with further support available for HELP debt reduction for those working in very remote public schools. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: The Government will provide $407.5 million over four years from 2025–26, with an additional $7.2 billion from 2029–30 to 2035–36, to jurisdictions that have signed the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (Full and Fair Funding 2025–2034) bilateral agreements. The Government is also finalising agreements with other jurisdictions to ensure all Australian public schools are on a pathway to full and fair funding. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: The Government is continuing to implement reforms in response to the Universities Accord, providing an additional $2.5 billion over 11 years from 2024–25 for investments in a new higher education funding system. This funding will increase the number of Commonwealth Supported Places and provide additional support for disadvantaged students. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: The Government will reduce student debts by 20% before indexation is applied on 1 June 2025, wiping $16 billion from outstanding student loans. Additionally, the Government is making the student loan repayment system fairer. Read more

• The National Student Wellbeing Program provides funding to support over 3,000 school communities annually by enabling schools to engage qualified student wellbeing officers or chaplains to deliver pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives. Read more

• The Australian Government provides special Commonwealth Grant Scheme funding rates for approved psychology and social work courses that lead to professional registration, reducing student contribution costs while increasing government funding to universities. Read more

• The Australian Government has established the $25 million Workload Reduction Fund. This fund is designed to enable states and territories to pilot new approaches to reduce teacher workloads and maximise the value of teachers' time. Read more

• $28.3 billion in Quality Schools funding (for government and non-government schools in all states) to improve educational outcomes. This includes recurrent funding, capital funding, non–government school reform support funding, Choice and Affordability Fund funding, and other prescribed purpose funding. Read more

• Provide more than 2000 full time equivalent wrap around services such as physiotherapy, speech pathology and counselling to address Resourcing for Students Living with Disability in State Schools. Read more

• The Equity Frontiers Capacity Building Program supports higher education institutions in developing their capacity to conduct impact evaluations of equity initiatives, particularly within the Student Equity in Higher Education Evaluation Framework (SEHEEF). Read more

• The state recurrent grant provides state government funds to assist eligible non-state schools in meeting recurrent costs. The governing body of a non-state school may use funds provided only for teaching and general staff salaries, professional development, curriculum development and implementation, maintaining the school's land and buildings, and general operating expenses of the school. Read more

• Additional resourcing packages—unexpected staffing is an annual process that considers school-based requests for compensation after financial distress is caused by unbudgeted costs of replacing classroom teachers. Read more

• Ongoing funding is provided to assist special schools with the ability to fund Administrative Assistance Enhancement Program AO2 support. Read more

• Financial cover is provided to schools and other educational sites for loss of, or damage to, claimable items as a result of a specific incident. Read more

• To assist schools with recovery costs caused by an event that requires a coordinated response by the state (natural disasters, pandemics, severe weather events, etc.), funding is available for eligible schools. Read more

   

• The Investment Assistance Grant Program helps Queensland universities and research institutes improve their success in securing Australian Government funding for projects over $5 million. It supports high-quality applications and strengthens industry engagement to boost Queensland’s research impact. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $44 million will create 9 600 more student places in digital literacy and employability skills training at Learn Local providers, and 8 000 additional student places a year in literacy and numeracy programs at TAFEs, helping Victorians develop these foundational skills and find a job. Read more

• The Youth Access Initiative offers young people with care and/or youth justice experience, or those residing in Education First Youth Foyers, access to vocational education and training (VET) opportunities through a tuition fee waiver. This initiative aims to support some of the most marginalised youth, who often face complex barriers to education and training, by reducing financial obstacles and promoting engagement with VET. Read more

• The Sustainable Futures Grants provide financial assistance to schools, early learning centres, and not-for-profit community organisations to implement environmental projects that address the themes of energy efficiency, waste management, or water conservation, with a focus on reducing energy and water use, adopting renewable energy sources, improving waste management practices, and fostering community engagement while thinking globally and acting locally. The 2025 grant round has now closed. The next grant round will open in March 2026. Read more

• The Australian Government is investing up to $250 million through the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) to support new and upgraded recycling infrastructure, leveraging over $1 billion in total investment with state, territory, and industry contributions. Read more

• The Elders Community Giving Project offers up to $20,000 in funding for not-for-profits and schools in regional, rural, or remote areas of Australia, supporting initiatives that align with one of six pillars, including environmental sustainability, health, and innovation, with a focus on projects that provide long-term, sustainable benefits to local communities. Read more

• The Containers for Change Schools program offers Queensland schools free resources, bins, and container collection services to help fundraise through recycling, with collected container refunds going directly to the school’s P&C/P&F or a selected cause. Read more

• Queensland's Let’s Get It Sorted Partnership Program provides over $13 million in funding to 26 councils and two Regional Organisations of Councils to support their waste reduction, recycling, and reuse initiatives, aiming to improve recycling rates and reduce littering across the state. Read more

• The waste education programs provide schools with free resources, including a guide to reducing waste, waste audit kits, and sustainability toolkits to help create personalised waste management action plans and foster environmental responsibility. Read more

• ResourceSmart Schools, a free program from Sustainability Victoria, helps Victorian schools integrate sustainability into their facilities, community, and curriculum, while also saving resources and money. Schools can access the ResourceSmart Schools online portal to learn and implement sustainable practices. Read more

• The Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund provides strategic funding to support state government programs focused on waste reduction, recycling, resource efficiency, and climate change action, with opportunities for businesses, local councils, and communities to benefit through eligible government-funded initiatives. Read more

• The Regional Recycling Fund will invest $34.9 million over three years to support regional economic recovery by enhancing recycling infrastructure and creating jobs, as part of the Victorian Government's broader $515 million investment in the state's waste and recycling industry. Read more

• Federal budget 2024–25: $18.2 million to build new and improve existing boarding school facilities in Central Australia. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program provides funding to non-government primary and secondary school communities to improve infrastructure, if they do not have enough capital resources. Read more

• The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Clean Energy Training Investment Fund to support capital and equipment upgrades for TAFEs and industry-based Registered Training Organisations, aiming to expand training capacity in clean energy skills—particularly in at-capacity facilities and in regional, rural, and remote communities undergoing workforce transitions, with projects expected to commence from 2025–26. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: is delivering 15 new schools, including 2 primary schools, a high school, 6 special schools, as well as more teachers and safer classrooms supported by a nation- leading education deal with the Australian Government. Read more

• The government has allocated $2.01 billion for state school infrastructure, including building, maintenance, improvement, and renewal, with $599 million designated specifically for the maintenance of state school buildings and grounds. Read more

• The School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) provides up to $500,000 in funding annually to Queensland state schools for facility projects that enhance learning outcomes, with a total annual budget of $10 million, requiring schools to co-contribute to project costs based on a formula determined by location, enrolment, and project expenses. Read more

• The Department of Education plans to release $2.4 billion in tenders this financial year, including $800 million before 30 June, for new builds, upgrades, and flood recovery projects, as part of the $8.9 billion school infrastructure program, which allocates $3.6 billion for Western Sydney and $1.4 billion for regional communities. Read more

• Recovery Grant for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organisations provides financial support for small businesses and non-profit organisations impacted by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather event or Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Up to $25,000 and applications close December 11th 2025. Read more

• The Recovery Grant for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organisations provides up to $25,000 to eligible entities in NSW affected by the East Coast Severe Weather event or Tropical Cyclone Alfred, including an initial payment of up to $5,000 for immediate recovery costs and a further amount of up to $20,000 with supporting documentation. Applications are assessed by Service NSW, and approved grants are paid directly to the applicant’s bank account within 5 to 10 business days. Read more

• Non-profit organisations directly affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for a low interest loan of up to $25,000 to support recovery. Read more

• The NSW Government continues to invest in public education, providing funding for new schools, permanent expansions, and upgrades to facilities across the state. This funding ensures students have access to modern classrooms, sports facilities, libraries, and other essential infrastructure to support learning and wellbeing. Read more

• Public schools across Canberra will receive nearly $30 million in upgrades as part of the latest round of the ACT Government’s annual public school infrastructure upgrades program. Read more

• State Budget 2025-2026: The total budget for Schools, Education and Skills Infrastructure is $62.2 million. Major projects include: TasTAFE Facility Upgrades and Transition Fund ($11.1 million); Hobart City High School (Ogilvie and New Town Campuses) ($9.7 million); New Brighton High School ($9.4 million); Montello Primary School ‑ Major School Redevelopment ($6.3 million); Revitalising Cosgrove High School ($4.2 million); and Exeter High School ‑ Major School Redevelopment ($4 million). Read more

• State Budget 2025-2026: Education funding has increased by 5 per cent to $9.9 billion including education and school infrastructure that will receive $307.8 million over the next four years including $7.5 million of funding to be distributed to maintain electrical switchboards in schools. Read more

• $4 million of funding will be distributed to Government schools across Tasmania as part of the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: Tauondi Aboriginal Community College will receive $10.9 million over five years to undertake remediation and refurbishment works, providing suitable infrastructure to support Tauondi’s sustainability and growth. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: allocated $40 million over four years to support additional investment to improve the government’s existing school and preschool infrastructure. Read more

• South Australian schools are receiving a significant boost with over $200 million in funding for upgrades and expansions, including $50 million for infrastructure projects and a further $12.7 million for capital works in independent schools. Read more

• South Australian schools will receive more than $50 million for infrastructure projects, including $10 million each for Fairview Park Primary School and Fraser Park Primary School, as well as $5 million for Mt Barker High School, aimed at urgent upgrades, expansions, and replacing outdated buildings. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $134 million for new and upgraded schools. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $8 million to upgrade remote non-Government schools in the Kimberley. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: Education infrastructure investment is expected to reach $669 million. Read more

• The Cook Labor Government is investing $1.6 billion over the next four years to enhance infrastructure in Western Australian public schools, ensuring contemporary facilities to accommodate growing student numbers in Perth’s expanding suburbs. Read more

• The Australian Government has announced a funding opportunity of $10 million over five years (2022–23 to 2026–27) through the eSafety Commissioner to support non-government and charitable organisations in delivering online safety education and projects focused on protecting women and children. Read more

• The Australian Government is providing $77.6 million through a Federation Funding Agreement (2024–2028) to support states, territories, and the non-government school sector in delivering expert-developed, evidence-based and age-appropriate Consent and Respectful Relationships Education (CRRE) in primary and secondary schools. Read more

• Queensland state schools will receive $44 million in funding to address classroom behaviour, with allocations of approximately $35,000 per school, enabling them to hire additional staff such as teacher aides, speech pathologists, and therapists, or increase the hours of existing staff. Read more

• The Crisafulli Government has committed $44 million to Queensland state schools through a Behavioural Boost initiative, providing flexible funding to hire or expand support staff, enhance teacher training, and access specialist resources aimed at improving student behaviour and creating safer, more supportive classroom environments. Read more

• The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $518 million through the Road Safety Program 2023/24–2025/26 to reduce crashes, protect vulnerable road users, and improve high-risk roads. The program funds lifesaving treatments such as barriers, rumble strips, upgraded crossings, and safer school zones, aiming to cut fatalities by 50% and serious injuries by 30% by 2030. Read more

• The NSW government is investing $1.08 billion in school safety and security, including $150 million allocated specifically for enhancing disability access and providing safety upgrades. Read more

• The Minns Labor Government is supporting the development of a statewide approach to bullying in New South Wales schools by convening the NSW Schools Advisory Council, introducing stronger behaviour policies, expanding counselling support, and investing in initiatives such as mobile phone bans, curriculum updates, and cyberbullying resources to ensure safer and more supportive school environments. Read more

• The Minns Labor Government has allocated $10 million through the Get Kids Active fund to support projects around primary schools, providing up to $800,000 in grants to 24 councils for initiatives that encourage walking, biking, scootering, and safer school commutes, alongside bike skills courses for students. Read more

• Youth on Track is funded jointly by NSW Police, Education, Youth Justice NSW, Justice Health, and partner agencies. Schools can make voluntary referrals at no cost to help at-risk students access multi-agency support. Read more 

• The NSW Department of Education funds mandatory child protection training for all its staff through the MyPL platform, including Child Protection Awareness Training (CPAT) and the Annual Competency Check. External contractors, casual staff, or volunteers can access this training optionally, but no additional funding is provided for their participation. Read more

• Out-of-home care (OOHC) change funding provides NSW public schools with short-term staffing resources to support students entering or in statutory OOHC, helping schools address changes that may affect learning, wellbeing, or curriculum access. Funding is triggered either externally by a Notice to School/Change of Details Advice from DCJ or OOHC service providers, or directly by schools via the online OOHC Learning Impact Form (OLIF). Read more

• The Safe Tree Program is now open to government schools applying for help in assessing, managing or removing high-risk trees on their grounds. Schools must manage trees on school sites as part of their occupational health and safety responsibilities. Read more

• The Victorian Government is investing $9.5 million in the Anti-Bullying and Mental Health Initiative to strengthen school-based responses to bullying and youth mental health, including $4.8 million for targeted mental health support and suicide prevention, delivering the equivalent of 40,000 hours of direct support to students. Read more

• The Victorian Government has invested $217.8 million over four years, including $200 million for implementation and $86 million ongoing, to establish the Schools Mental Health Fund and evidence-based Menu, supporting all Victorian government schools to deliver tailored mental health and wellbeing programs for students. Read more

• The Safe Schools program, delivered by the Victorian Department of Education, supports all government, Catholic, and independent schools to create safe, inclusive environments for LGBTIQA+ students through staff training, policy support, and access to evidence-based resources and services. Read more

• In 2025, the Victorian Government is continuing multi-year safeguarding investments, including $26.1 million over four years and $9.7 million ongoing for Safeguarding Officers, plus $2.6 million and $600,000 ongoing for mandatory staff training. Funding also provides $3.8 million over four years and $1.68 million ongoing for psychologists and social workers, alongside $2.6 million to fully staff the Office of Safeguarding. Read more

• The South Australian and New South Wales Governments have signed a joint agreement to combat bullying in schools, committing to a coordinated approach through shared best practices, curriculum resources, and educator tools, building on the success of their collaborative Social Media Summit and ongoing efforts to support student wellbeing and tackle cyberbullying. Read more

• RAA Regional Safety Grants offers community groups, schools and not for profit organisations in regional South Australia the opportunity to apply for funding to support local safety projects, programs or activities within their community. Between $500 and $10,000 is available and applciaions close October 31st 2025. Read more

• As part of the Every Student Succeeding—State Schools Improvement Strategy 2022-2026, the Queensland government will invest over $5 million in replacing outdated wind-up signs, offering $20,000 grants to all state schools in Queensland to help upgrade to new digital signs, thereby enhancing communication and fostering a positive learning environment. Read more

• The Queensland Government offers funding for signage through its sport and recreation programs. If your school has previously received Queensland Government funding for sports or recreation projects, you may be eligible for up to $1,000 to cover the cost of permanent external signage. This funding can be used for acknowledgment signs related to completed projects. ​ Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Sustainable Futures Grants provide financial assistance to schools, early learning centres, and not-for-profit community organisations to implement environmental projects that address the themes of energy efficiency, waste management, or water conservation, with a focus on reducing energy and water use, adopting renewable energy sources, improving waste management practices, and fostering community engagement while thinking globally and acting locally. The 2025 grant round has now closed. The next grant round will open in March 2026. Read more

• Sustainable Schools Competition gives twenty Aussie schools the chance to win $5,000 to help them enhance or create a sustainability initiative. Coles is offering Australian schools the chance to win a share in $100,000 to help fund sustainability initiatives that benefit the environment as part of the Coles & Planet Ark Sustainable Schools Competition. Applications close September 30th 2025. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Seedling Bank Grants provide financial support to schools and community groups across Australia for the supply of native seedlings, helping to restore Australia's unique landscape. Launched in 2019, the program supports projects of all sizes throughout the year, with no upper limit on funding requests. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Environmental Education Grants support projects that enhance community knowledge, skills, and motivation to protect and restore the environment. Read more

• The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Clean Energy Training Investment Fund to support capital and equipment upgrades for TAFEs and industry-based Registered Training Organisations, aiming to expand training capacity in clean energy skills—particularly in at-capacity facilities and in regional, rural, and remote communities undergoing workforce transitions, with projects expected to commence from 2025–26. Read more

• Coles and Planet Ark have awarded $100,000 in funding, with 20 Australian schools each receiving $5,000 to support sustainability initiatives through the inaugural Coles & Planet Ark Sustainable Schools Competition. Read more

• In 2025, Australian schools can take advantage of several financial incentives to reduce the cost of installing solar systems. These include Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which can cut upfront costs by up to 30%, state-specific grants and rebates for schools adopting renewable energy, and feed-in tariffs that allow schools to earn revenue by selling excess energy back to the grid. Read more

• The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Schools supports schools to integrate hands-on gardening and cooking into everyday learning. With training, resources, and expert support, educators can create engaging lessons that teach students to grow, harvest, and share fresh seasonal food while building practical life skills. Read more

• Queensland state schools, including special schools and environmental education centres, can apply for funding to support projects that embed sustainability in school facilities and curriculum, with allocations awarded based on an assessment by a panel of representatives from Utilities and Sustainability, Facilities Management Services, and school principals, requiring a completed application form and supporting documentation submitted by the specified due date. Read more

• The School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) connects Queensland schools with the agriculture sector, helping students and teachers learn where food and fibre come from while exploring diverse agribusiness careers. Delivered by AgForce with Queensland Government support, the program offers events, tours, and workshops that bring industry into classrooms and classrooms into industry. Read more

• The Growing Together Small Grants provide funding for public primary and secondary schools in Knox or Maroondah to support projects running between July and October 2025 that enhance edible gardens, promote hands-on learning, encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables, and contribute to a lasting culture of healthy eating. Read more

• The Allan Labor Government has invested an additional $5.4 million as part of its $20 million Greener Government School Buildings program, supporting more schools to install solar panels, cut energy costs, and reduce emissions in line with Victoria’s net zero by 2045 target. Read more

• The Victorian Schools Garden Awards celebrate and recognise the gardening achievements of students and their school communities, with categories such as Best Edible Garden, Best Habitat School Garden, and Most Engaging Garden for Well-being Learning. Open to all Victorian Government, Catholic, and Independent schools, the awards offer various prizes including nursery vouchers and garden products, with regional and state awards leading to the prestigious Kevin Heinze Perpetual Award. Read more

• The Victorian Government’s Schools Water Efficiency Program offers guidance and support to help schools track and reduce water consumption, with recommendations to meet the Sustainable Facilities policy’s benchmark guidelines. Read more

• The $44.6 million Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund supports the installation of renewable energy technologies, including rooftop solar systems, in public schools over four years, aiming to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while providing STEM learning opportunities for students and teachers. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Sporting Schools Grants program supports primary and secondary schools (Years 7-8) in delivering sport-based activities before, during, or after school hours, aiming to build students' confidence and lifelong engagement in physical activity. The next grant period is for Term 1, 2026, which opens 8am AEDT Monday 27 October 2025. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: National Court Rebate (NCR). NCR is Tennis Australia’s facility funding program assisting affiliated venues, local councils and schools to create positive environments for the long-term success of tennis in Australia. Projects supported by the program range from developing new courts, upgrading existing facilities, building or line-marking Tennis Hot Shots courts, Tennis Australia’s Book a Court with integrated gate access technology, major projects, and strategy and planning. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The National Schools Grants Program offers funding to schools to support and encourage participation in AFL football, providing grants across five streams to help facilitate AFL programs, including subsidies for CRT cover, guernseys, event attendance, goal post padding, and AFL Starter equipment packs, with eligibility limited to registered AFL school members (membership is free). Term 4 opens 27th October and closes 14th November. Read more

• The Kids Tennis Program offers up to $3,500 per school to engage qualified tennis coaches and deliver extracurricular tennis activities based on Tennis Australia’s Hot Shots program, aimed at building resilience, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging for children impacted by adversity or disadvantage. The funding can cover coaching fees, catering, reward vouchers, and event costs, with additional equipment provided if needed. Read more

• The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) offers a unique fundraising platform that helps sports clubs, schools, athletes, and organisations raise funds for a variety of needs. ASF is the only organisation in Australia that provides tax-deductible donations for sports fundraising, making it easier to gather support for things like sporting equipment, facility upgrades, travel costs, and more. Read more

• The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation welcomes ideas and applications for funding from individuals, coaches, teachers, parents, or community members who believe in the life-changing power of sport and have identified specific needs for sports activities, facilities, or programs in disadvantaged areas. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: will deliver a new $100 Back to School Boost and $200 Play On! voucher programs offering immediate financial assistance to Queenslanders, supporting the next generation of athletes and boosting education opportunities. Read more

• The Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) program supports eligible young athletes aged 10-18 years to progress on a development pathway by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending state, national and international events. Funding amounts range from $500-$800. Read more

• Ongoing admission and travel funding are allocated to assist schools with the provision of Learn-to-Swim programs. Eligible schools include state primary and special schools without a swimming pool, as well as Schools of Distance Education (excluding Capricornia). Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $15 million to deliver more than 65,000 extra Get Active Kids vouchers from 2025-26, helping even more families with the costs of kids’ sport. Read more

• The Local Sports Infrastructure Fund: Planning offers support for specific facility and strategic planning projects that enhance infrastructure readiness and guide the long-term development of sports and recreation spaces. Metropolitan LGAs are eligible to apply, with applications limited to one Facility Planning or one Municipal Planning submission per LGA. Applications close December 2nd 2025. Read more

• The Active Schools program offers various funding opportunities, including Active Schools Grants of up to $30,000 for infrastructure and staff development, Physical Education and Sport Funding Boosts of $3,000 to support physical education costs, and Extracurricular Boosts of $14,000 to help secondary schools provide extracurricular physical activity programs. Read more

• The $115.8 million Active Schools initiative builds on existing programs and funding to boost support and resources for schools to get students moving - including more than $73 million for swimming and water safety education. It includes a toolkit for school leaders and teachers, expert Physical Activity Advisors, and funding for schools. Read more

• The Victorian Budget includes $6 million to continue the Get Active Kids vouchers program, providing up to $200 to eligible families to help with the cost of their children's sports activities. Read more

• The SA Football Facilities Fund provides financial support to local governments, football clubs, schools, and other institutions in South Australia to enhance Australian Rules football facilities, with grants available for upgrades to change rooms, lighting, turf, and infrastructure, aimed at improving accessibility, inclusivity, and venue capacity, particularly in growth areas and for all-gender participation. Read more

• The Junior Cricket Equipment Program (Gear Up) provides subsidised Kookaburra equipment kits for Stage One (U10/11) and Stage Two (U12/13) teams, available to affiliated clubs, associations, and schools. Priority is given to girls’ teams and new junior teams, with applications open each season until allocations are exhausted. Applications open September 1st 2025. Read more

• $10.5 million in 2024–25 to support the commitment to deliver new gymnasiums at Brahma Lodge Primary School, Hillcrest Primary School, Ingle Farm East Primary School and The Pines School. Read more

• State budget 2025-2026: $85 million for the first tranche of upgrades to classrooms, sporting facilities and play equipment, as well as our Cool the Schools program. Read more

• Macca's Junior Sports Grants aims to increase participation in junior sports. McDonald's provides grants to schools or groups within Western Australia to provide basic sporting infrastructure for a school or sporting group for an activity which is likely to encourage kids to participate in sport. Macca's Junior Sports Grants is currently only open to regional clubs within WA. Applications for round three opened July 1st. Read more

• The Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program provides funding of up to $50,000 for public primary and secondary schools in WA to enhance and expand access to their sporting facilities for community sporting groups through partnerships and agreements, with a focus on improving safety, usability, and accessibility outside school hours. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Variety WA BeKids Grant provides practical equipment to support children in Western Australia, helping them access the community, extracurricular activities, and enhance their wellbeing. This grant covers items that aren't available through government funding or other services, such as bikes or scooters. Read more

• The Goal Post Kick-start Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to grassroots sports clubs and schools across Australia to purchase safe, regulation-compliant PILA goal posts. Subsidies range from $500 to $1,000 per application depending on goal size and sport, with applicants covering the remaining costs; only one subsidy is available per recipient per application period, and goals must be ordered in pairs to equip a single field. Read more

• Eagle Vale High School is a dedicated sports high school supported by NSW Government funding for extensive upgrades to its facilities. Investments include cricket nets, change rooms, a running track, a resurfaced playing field, new lighting, pickleball courts, a multipurpose hall, a Health and PE Learning Hub, and a PE Fitness Laboratory to support the school’s Talented Sports Program. Read more

• The SA Football Facilities Fund provides financial support to local governments, football clubs, schools, and other institutions in South Australia to enhance Australian Rules football facilities, with grants available for upgrades to change rooms, lighting, turf, and infrastructure, aimed at improving accessibility, inclusivity, and venue capacity, particularly in growth areas and for all-gender participation. Round 3 is now open and closes on Friday 5 December 2025. Read more

• The Western Australian Government is offering $20 million in the 2025/2026 funding round of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) to support community groups and local governments in developing sustainable sport and recreation infrastructure. Read more

• Federal budget 2024–25: $2.4 million to support a First Nations Teacher Strategy, as identified in the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan, through collaboration with First Nations stakeholders to attract and retain more First Nations teachers. Read more

• The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program offers up to $40,000 for new undergraduate and up to $20,000 for new postgraduate teacher education students, with recipients required to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after completing their degree. The program will offer up to 1,000 scholarships per year across five rounds from 2024 to 2028. Current round has closed and round three dates are to be confirmed. Read more

• The High Achieving Teachers (HAT) Program, supported by the Australian Government, offers alternative pathways into teaching by recruiting participants with diverse backgrounds, skills, and experience. These participants are placed in Australian primary and secondary schools facing teacher shortages. Read more

• As part of a broader effort to address the national issue of teacher shortages and workload pressures, the National Teacher Workforce Plan was introduced in 2022. It includes a $328 million investment from the Commonwealth for additional university places for teachers, bursaries, and the expansion of mid-career professionals transitioning into teaching, and a $30 million Teacher Workload Reduction Fund. Read more

• The Queensland (QLD) Government 2022–2023 State Budget included an additional 675 teachers and up to 200 additional teacher aides in in QLD schools. Read more

• The state recurrent grant provides state government funds to assist eligible non-state schools in meeting recurrent costs. The governing body of a non-state school may use funds provided only for teaching and general staff salaries, professional development, and curriculum development and implementation. Read more

• The Taiwan Teacher Assistant Program allows Queensland state schools to host up to two Mandarin-speaking teaching assistants for one semester, providing in-class support to enhance students’ language skills. The program enriches Chinese language learning, promotes Taiwanese culture, and fosters intercultural understanding, with funding for homestay, meals, visas, and Department of Education support included. Read more

• The Queensland Professional Visits Program provides international education professionals with immersive training, school visits, and hands-on experience in high-achieving Queensland schools to advance skills and educational leadership. Participants gain practical knowledge, engage with experts, and build networks to drive innovation and excellence in their own educational settings. Read more

• Education Queensland International’s school-based training program gives overseas educators 1–2 weeks of immersive classroom and school leadership experiences across Queensland Government schools. Participants gain practical teaching insights, explore diverse subjects and methodologies, and develop professional skills while observing authentic Australian classroom practices. Read more

• Principals may be able to apply for a recruitment bonus, which they can offer to increase the attractiveness of temporary teaching positions of four terms or more and permanent positions in rural and remote 6- and 8- transfer point incentive schools or 6- and 8- point Connected Communities schools. Read more

• The New South Wales government is providing $1.2 million in 2024-25 to expand support for over 110 schools facing significant teacher staffing challenges through the Priority Recruitment Support program. Read more

• The NSW Government has invested in programs to reduce teacher vacancies, including the Priority Recruitment Support program and partnerships with universities, ensuring schools have access to more qualified and specialised staff. This funding supports better student outcomes, smaller class sizes, and a wider curriculum across public schools in NSW. Read more

• The NSW Government has committed $20 million to the Innovative Teacher Training Fund to support beginning teachers and attract new talent to the profession. This funding will establish an Early Career Academy for Teachers, a centre of excellence designed to provide mentoring, development, and wrap-around support for pre-service and early career teachers. The initiative aims to strengthen teacher retention, address staffing pressures in critical areas and subjects, and ensure the teaching workforce meets the needs of NSW public schools now and into the future. Read more

• The teach.Rural Scholarship provides up to $50,000 in course contribution fees, $7,500 per year while studying full-time (pro-rata for part-time), a $6,000 appointment allowance, and a $500 per week rural practicum allowance. Scholars are guaranteed a permanent teaching position in a rural or remote NSW public school upon completing their initial teacher education degree. The scholarship supports HSC students, university students, and career changers studying secondary or inclusive/special education teaching. Read more

• The Teacher Education Scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year while studying full-time (pro-rata for part-time), a $6,000 appointment allowance, and a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school upon completing an initial teacher education degree. Eligible applicants include HSC students, university students, and career changers studying to become secondary mathematics, science, TAS, or English teachers, or inclusive/special education teachers (K–12). Read more

• The Teacher Education Scholarship – Aboriginal provides up to $7,500 per year while studying full-time (pro-rata for part-time), a $6,000 appointment allowance, and a permanent teaching position in a NSW public school upon completing an initial teacher education degree. This scholarship is specifically for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander HSC students, university students, or career changers. Read more

• The Transition to Teaching Scholarship Program supports career changers to become secondary teachers in high-demand subject areas (mathematics, science, and TAS). Participants receive up to $10,000 per year while studying full-time, a $1,000 per week professional experience allowance (up to $12,000), and can start teaching on a casual or temporary basis after six months. Upon completing the flexible Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree, participants are guaranteed a permanent teaching position with the NSW Department of Education, with salary adjustments available for relevant industry experience. Read more

• The Nexus Program supports aspiring teachers with an undergraduate degree to complete a Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) while gaining paid classroom experience in NSW public schools. Participants receive a $12,500 study allowance, paid part-time employment while studying, ongoing mentoring, and wrap-around support. Upon completion, they are assisted in securing a teaching position in a NSW public school. Read more

• The Classroom Cover Stream provides funding indirectly through employment benefits rather than grants or subsidies. Teachers engaged in this program receive paid temporary positions, which include leave entitlements, other employment benefits, and greater employment certainty compared with casual relief work. The program covers positions in regional, rural, and remote NSW schools and supports longer engagements, reducing commuting costs and providing a stable income for temporary teachers. Read more

• The NSW Government provides teachers in rural and remote public schools with a range of financial incentives and allowances, including relocation support, rural teacher payments, recruitment and retention bonuses, and assistance with housing and travel costs. These benefits, combined with professional development opportunities and priority career pathways, aim to attract and retain skilled teachers in regional and remote areas. Read more

• The Victorian government has already invested over $1.6 billion to recruit and support teachers, offering scholarships for free secondary teaching studies, incentives for working in hard-to-staff schools, and programs to up-skill education support staff to become teachers in their own communities. Read more

• The Victorian Government's Targeted Financial Incentives (TFI) program offers relocation incentives of up to $50,000 (before tax) for teachers relocating to hard-to-staff positions in regional and rural Victorian government schools, with additional annual retention payments and relocation cost support available. Read more

• The Victorian Budget provides $370 million to attract, train, and recruit more early childhood educators and teachers, ensuring a strong and skilled workforce to support the education of young Victorians. Read more

• The Workforce Support and Initiatives for Schools program in Victoria provides various recruitment support initiatives, including the Graduate Teacher Recruitment Initiative, offering incentives of $5,650 (pre-tax) for eligible graduate teachers in 2024 and 2025, and special payments of up to $10,000 to attract or retain teachers. Read more

• To support and grow the TAFE teacher workforce, the Albanese Government together with states and territories is delivering up to $170 million over five years to strengthen the VET workforce, as part of the $30 billion National Skills Agreement (NSA). Read more

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• The Building a Skilled Workforce - Existing Worker Fund (the Fund) subsidises training for existing workers to allow them to gain skills and knowledge to assist them to perform their jobs more effectively, efficiently, safely and confidently. New skills and knowledge for employees also supports future career planning and progression. The Fund includes a requirement for employers to make a financial contribution to the cost of the training. Applications close October 15th 2025. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: Bennelong Foundation Grants supports programs that provide access, equity and inclusion opportunities to education and training, or that support and build pathways to meaningful employment. These programs may build numeracy and literacy skills and STEM capabilities for pre-school, primary school and secondary school students, and provide access to vocational training opportunities for adolescents and adults. Read more

• Nearly $2 million in Maker Projects – Community STEM Engagement grants is being invested across 26 projects to deliver hands-on STEM experiences for young Australians, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, fostering creativity, skills development, and pathways into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Read more

• The Australian Government is providing an additional $8.5 million from 2025–26 for the Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants to support long-term projects that empower women—including First Nations women and those in regional and rural areas—bringing the total program funding to $47.5 million. Read more

• The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes recognise outstanding primary and secondary school teachers for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Each year, two prizes of $250,000 are awarded to celebrate and support exceptional teachers making a difference in STEM learning across Australia. Applications close December 18th 2025. Read more

• Ongoing funding is delivered to assist eligible schools with the replacement of equipment associated with Agricultural and Marine Studies Programs for grade 11 and 12 students. Read more

• The Agriculture Education payment is paid to secondary schools with an official agriculture department to assist with associated curriculum costs, which may include ongoing development of infrastructure, facilities and resources, or teacher professional development. Read more

• Queensland Government establishment appropriation funds are designed to assist schools with establishment costs for a myriad of purposes, including senior secondary science for new schools opening years 11 and 12. Read more

• The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM Education is designed to recognise students, teachers, STEM support officers, schools, leaders, volunteers, mentors and organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to STEM education in Queensland. State schools, non-state schools and tertiary institutions are eligible, and awards under this program are $5,000 each. Read more

• The STEM Taiwan Global Student Program gives Queensland Year 10 students an immersive experience in STEM innovation, language learning, and Taiwanese culture, including industry visits, hands-on activities, and school life at a New Taipei high school. Participants gain practical STEM knowledge, cultural awareness, and global skills to thrive in an interconnected world, with flights, accommodation, insurance, meals, and visas included. Applications open in Term 1 2026. Read more

• The Supporting Young Scientists Equity and Access Program helps NSW high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue STEM education opportunities through competitions, events, or courses, either domestically or internationally. Up to $10,000 is available and applications close September 30th 2025. Read more

• The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge has received a $1.9 million funding boost through the Australian Government’s School Pathways Program to expand its Next Gen STEM program, bringing hands-on STEM learning experiences to even more students across Australia. Read more

• Science and Technology teaching funding is allocated via each Victorian regional office to 14 secondary or primary/secondary combined schools in remote or isolated areas. The allocation is based on the SRP teacher average rate and the EFT is advised by the region. Read more

• The graphing calculator program offered by State Schools’ Relief provides graphing calculators for secondary students completing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects each year in Terms 1 and 4. Read more

• The Schools Pathways Program, funded by the Australian Government with an investment of $5 million, aims to raise students' awareness of career opportunities in the defence industry and promote STEM participation. Running from 2023 to 2026, the program is expected to benefit up to 15,000 students and 1,350 teachers, enhancing their knowledge and skills to pursue defence industry careers. Read more

• The Expand Flexible Industry Programs (FIPs) initiative will invest $1.5 million over two years (2023–2025) to enhance defence-relevant career pathways in South Australian schools. This funding will support capital upgrades, facilities improvements, and equipment for the expansion of FIPs into 20 additional schools. Read more

• The Research and Innovation Fund (RIF) provides grant funding to support South Australian research initiatives, early-stage businesses, and programs that translate innovation into practical outcomes, including STEM-related projects. In an education context, this funding can support projects that develop STEM skills, commercialisation of educational technologies, or research collaborations between schools, universities, and industry. Read more

• The 2024-2025 Health and Aged Care Budget allocates $10.3 million to develop a national skin cancer screening roadmap and enhance the collection of skin cancer data. Led by Australians of the Year Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, the Melanoma Institute Australia will collaborate with the sector to advance this crucial initiative. Read more

• Vital sun safety research for young Aboriginal Australians is now underway at The Kids Research Institute Australia, supported by a $100,000 Perpetual 2024 IMPACT Philanthropy grant. The Ngangk Ngabala Ngoonda (Sun Safety) of Aboriginal young mob of WA project—aims to address gaps in culturally relevant sun protection education and reduce the disparity in skin cancer outcomes for Aboriginal youth. Read more

• The 2024-2025 Health and Aged Care Budget includes $15 million for a national skin cancer prevention campaign targeting high-risk groups, such as men over 40 and young adults, to address the ongoing impact of skin cancer caused by excessive sun exposure. Read more

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• The SunSmart Schools program helps Western Australian schools reduce students’ UV exposure and future skin cancer risk by implementing sun protection policies, practices, and education. Membership is free and provides schools with guidance, resources, signage, professional learning, and support to create a comprehensive sun-safe environment for students, staff, and families. Read more

• The funding for the Water Safety and Swimming Education program allocates $200,000 to Queensland state primary and special schools without a swimming pool, providing financial assistance to those facing unique circumstances that hinder their ability to offer a sustainable water safety and swimming program. Read more

• Swimming Australia's Pool for Purpose initiative—launched through the SwimAus Foundation—aims to raise $2.5 million (a dollar for every litre in an Olympic pool) to fund inclusive community swimming projects, including First Nations and Para participation programs, regional coaching development, and bridging funding gaps for school swimming programs. Read more

• In February 2025, Royal Life Saving Australia welcomed new Commonwealth Government funding aimed at supporting the electrification, renewal, and construction of community pools—particularly in regional and remote areas—through programs like Growing Regions, Thriving Suburbs, and Community Energy Upgrades. Read more

• The Water Safety and Swimming Education Grant provides additional funding—on top of core "learn to swim" funding—to support Queensland state and non-state schools facing challenges in implementing the Water Safety and Swimming Education Program, with applications for the 2025 grant opening in Semester 2, 2025. Read more

• Queensland state schools with swimming pools are supported through the Asset Maintenance Program and Special Maintenance Programs, which cover key maintenance tasks—including pool shell, filtration systems, and surrounds—in line with the Department of Education’s Swimming Pool Maintenance Program and whole-of-government Maintenance Management Framework. Read more

• The Victorian Budget 2024/25 has committed $73.3 million over four years to support swimming and water safety education across Victorian government primary, specialist, and English language schools, as well as Catholic primary schools—ensuring more children have access to essential water safety skills and learn-to-swim programs. Read more

• The Swimming in Schools initiative (Reference 115) provides targeted funding to Victorian government primary, specialist, and English language schools to support the delivery of swimming and water safety programs, with funding distributed through the Student Resource Package—ranging from $40 to $270 per student depending on school type and location. Read more

• The Learn to Swim Voucher Program in the Northern Territory provides two $100 vouchers each year (one in January and one in July) to children under five years old who are not yet enrolled in school, to support water safety education. To apply, children must be registered for the water safety awareness program run by the Royal Life Saving Society. Read more

• The Western Australia 2024-2025 state budget includes $3 million for swimming and water safety programs. Read more

• The Northern Territory Government is providing $3 million to enable Territory schools to deliver swimming and water safety education to students in Years 1 to 6. This funding ensures that all students in these year levels have the opportunity to learn to swim and develop essential water safety skills, helping to reduce their risk of drowning and injury. Read more

• Federal Budget 2025-2026: $0.9 million allocated in the Federal Budget 2025-2026 to extend the National Lending Library, delivered by the University of Adelaide, into 2025-26, ensuring continued access for teachers and schools to digital equipment for students' digital technology learning and digital literacy. Read more

• The Australian Government is investing $91.7 million in the new Education Funding System (EFS) platform to improve the way they manage funding and reduce the administrative burden on schools and higher education providers. The existing platform used by the Department of Education to manage school and higher education funding (the Australian Government provides $28 billion for government and nongovernment schools and $18 billion to higher education providers annually) is based on ageing technology, as well as manual and other inefficient practices. Read more

• The Australian Government has committed $50 million through the TAFE Technology Fund to upgrade and expand TAFE facilities across the country, including laboratories, workshops, and IT services, ensuring high-quality training that meets the expectations of both students and industry. Read more

• The National Device Bank provides refurbished digital devices to community organisations, charities, and schools, who distribute them to Australians most in need. By connecting corporate donors with community partners, it helps close the digital divide and gives technology a second life for education, employment, and connection. Applications are always open. Read more

• Ongoing funding for IT support staff in state schools is allocated by the Queensland Government. Read more

• The Queensland Government is investing $152 million over four years into the Student Technology Equity Partnership (STEP) initiative, which aims to provide up to 140,000 digital devices to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, expanding on the 42,300 devices already distributed since 2020 through the Devices for Financially Disadvantaged Students scheme. Read more

• The Queensland Department of Education has committed to improving digital access in schools through a $187 million, 5-year partnership with Telstra, launched in December 2021, aimed at upgrading bandwidth across the state school network to support equitable access to technology and enhance learning outcomes. Read more

• The School ICT Supplementary Fast Growth program provides additional funding to support state schools experiencing rapid student enrolment growth in developing and implementing ICT infrastructure and solutions. Read more

• The School of Distance Education – ICT Subsidy Scheme is an ongoing support program designed to help families offset the costs of computer hardware and internet access for students enrolled in a Queensland State School of Distance Education. Read more

• As part of the 2024–25 NSW Budget, the state government has committed over $2 billion to IT and technology initiatives, focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure, bolstering cyber security, streamlining service delivery, and improving access to digital tools in education. Read more

• $97.9 million for the Digital Restart Fund, The Digital Restart Fund (DRF) is a major NSW Government initiative that supports digital and ICT projects across the public sector, aimed at modernising services, enhancing state digital assets, and improving front-line systems. Read more

• The Digital Education Revolution (DER) was a $2.4 billion Australian Government initiative launched to drive sustainable digital transformation in secondary education and prepare students for a technology-driven world. Its main component was the National Secondary Schools Computer Fund (NSSCF), which received $1.4 billion to provide ICT equipment for all secondary schools with students in Years 9 to 12. Read more

• The Equipment Boost for Schools initiative supports Victorian government schools in identifying and implementing inclusive equipment and assistive technology that meet the diverse learning needs of their students. Read more

• Science and Technology teaching funding is allocated via each Victorian regional office to 14 secondary or primary/secondary combined schools in remote or isolated areas. The allocation is based on the SRP teacher average rate and the EFT is advised by the region. Read more

• In 2023, the Victorian Government invested $116 million to build 6 new Tech Schools and establish a Clean Energy Equipment Fund. Tech Schools offer opportunities for teacher professional learning, which can be tailored to meet a school or teachers’ needs. Read more

• The Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF) is part of the Allan Labor Government’s broader commitment to preparing Victorian students for careers in the renewable energy sector. In its latest round, nine Tech Schools will share over $2.1 million to purchase industry-standard clean energy equipment, helping students gain practical, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Read more

• SA launched a new Digital Strategy for public schools and preschools to ensure students build the digital skills they require to thrive and secure the jobs of the future. Read more

• The School Device Program provides financial support to participating schools by covering 50% of the cost for devices needed to meet device-to-student ratios, including devices for primary year levels and students in years 7 and 10, with schools responsible for the remaining 50%, and the option to invoice families where applicable.  By the end of 2026, all primary and secondary schools in South Australia must ensure they have sufficient devices like laptops or tablets for their students. This requirement aligns with the Digital Strategy 2023 to 2026 and aims to meet mandatory device-to-student ratios. Read more

• Marden Senior College students in the Cyber Security program develop work-ready skills by planning and delivering a cyber career paths event, giving them hands-on experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. The initiative also connects students with industry professionals, helping them build employability skills and pathways into South Australia’s growing cybersecurity workforce. Read more

• Schools can access funding-supported, refurbished computers through the Computer Recycling Scheme, which provides cleaned, tested, and ready-to-use ICT equipment for curriculum use. To obtain devices, schools request a quote from the program, making it a cost-effective way to upgrade technology for learning. Read more

• The Cook Government has announced a major digital transformation for Western Australia's public schools with the rollout of Kaartdijin, an innovative cloud-based software platform, across all 832 public schools by mid-2026. Read more

• The Australian and Western Australian Governments are co-funding a $4.7 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education pilot program to reduce teacher workloads in WA by using AI to streamline lesson planning at eight schools. Read more

• The School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) provides funding to improve transport-related infrastructure at schools and surrounding road networks in Queensland, aiming to enhance safety and operation for all road users, with projects including bus set-down areas, bikeways, traffic signals, pedestrian pathways, and more. Eligible applicants include state and non-state schools, Parents and Citizens Associations, road authorities, and Members of Parliament. Read more

• The School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides eligible students in Queensland with assistance for rail, bus, and ferry services, as well as conveyance allowances to parents to help cover the cost of transporting children to and from school. Read more

• The Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) provides financial support for families transporting students to non-state schools in Queensland, with assistance for bus, ferry, and students with disabilities. Families can apply each May and October, submit transport receipts. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Community Road Safety Education Grants provide up to $40,000 in funding for not-for-profit groups to develop and deliver local road safety education initiatives aimed at changing behaviours and attitudes towards road safety. Read more

• The School Bus Upgrade Scheme offers funding to eligible school bus operators to assist with the purchase of new buses or those less than five years old. The scheme aims to replace buses before they reach their maximum operating age, ensuring that students are transported safely in more reliable vehicles. Read more

• The School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) provides funding for schools and surrounding road networks to improve safety and transport operations. Eligible applicants—including state and non-state schools, school associations, community members, road authorities, and MPs—can apply for projects such as upgraded bus set-down areas, bikeways, traffic signals, pedestrian pathways, and Stop, Drop and Go zones. Up to $500,000 is available and applications are always open. Read more

• The Local Government Road Safety Program (LGRSP), a partnership between Transport for NSW and local councils, offers up to 50 percent funding for a Road Safety Officer's salary and local road safety projects, emphasizing the Safe Systems approach to enhance community road safety through effective local initiatives. Read more

• The School Zone Infrastructure Sub Program, part of the $540 million NSW Federal Road Safety Program, will fund over 500 projects worth more than $40 million to enhance pedestrian safety around more than 350 schools in regional NSW, including improved signage, footpaths, and upgraded crossings. Read more

• Transport for NSW's Get Kids Active program, backed by a $10 million NSW Government fund, supports local councils in making infrastructure improvements—such as widening footpaths, installing raised crossings, and creating shared paths—to make it safer, easier, and more enjoyable for students to walk or ride to school. Read more

• The Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) provides personalised transport services for approximately 12,800 eligible students across New South Wales, helping them travel safely to and from school each day. The ASTP is now accepting new student applications for 2026. 17 October 2025 is the last day that the ASTP can guarantee that 2026 student applications will be assessed in time and school transport arrangements made for the 2026 school year. Read more

• Schools seeking new or upgraded bus stop shelters can access funding through the Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS) by requesting their local council to lodge an application on their behalf. The scheme provides subsidies for safer, more accessible bus stop infrastructure to support students and the broader community. The Transport for NSW round of the Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant Scheme (CPTIGS) opens on 1 July of each year. Read more

• The Road Safety Fund Grants Program provides funding for initiatives aimed at improving road safety in the ACT. It supports community projects aligned with road safety priorities such as distracted driving, impaired driving, vulnerable road users, safe infrastructure, and education. Read more

• If you live more than 4.8 km from your closest school in Victoria, you're eligible to apply for the conveyance allowance—a partial reimbursement to help cover the cost of transporting your child to school by car, public transport, or school bus. Read more

• The Safe Routes to School program offers funding and resources for councils, schools, and not-for-profit organisations to develop projects that improve road safety and encourage active travel (walking, cycling, etc.) around schools. Funding available per financial year is up to $6,000 per school and up to $24,000 for collaborative projects between neighbouring schools. Read more

• State budget 2024-2025: allocates $41 million to provide free public transport for school-aged students, saving families with two children up to $560 per year. It also includes free public transport for everyone on Sundays and the Summer of Free Public Transport initiative in early 2024. Read more

• Fifty-five Western Australian schools will share in $387,000 through the State Government’s Connecting Schools Grant program, supporting active travel initiatives such as bike and scooter parking upgrades, bike repair stations, and road safety education workshops. Read more

• The Student Travel Subsidy Scheme in Western Australia provides financial assistance to eligible full-time school and tertiary students to help overcome geographical isolation from educational institutions, supporting access to schooling despite remote living circumstances. Read more

• The School Bus Services program provides free transport assistance to eligible rural students and students with special needs in Western Australia, ensuring they can attend school regularly. Parents or carers can apply through the program, with eligibility details available on the School Bus Services information page. Read more

• Funding is available through the Affordable School Uniforms program to assist with the costs of uniforms and other essential school items. Read more

• State Schools’ Relief is a not-for-profit organisation that provides funding to improve the lives of thousands of disadvantaged Victorian students and their families each year, ensuring access to high-quality educational support for government school students in need. Read more

• The Allan government in Victoria has announced changes to student dress codes, which will ban school logos on "waist down" items, including shorts, pants, skirts, and socks, in government schools. Read more

• The Community Impact Grants program provides funding to eligible clubs, groups, educational institutions, organisations, and individuals (with an ABN and prior relevant experience) for projects that deliver community benefits aligned with the Council’s strategic goals, including supporting sporting equipment and uniforms. The 2025-26 funding round to be announced. Read more

• Grant Opportunity: The Variety WA BeKids Grant provides practical equipment to support children in Western Australia, helping them access the community, extracurricular activities, and enhance their wellbeing. This grant covers items that aren't available through government funding or other services, such as bikes or scooters for school-age children, prescription glasses, extracurricular supplies like sports uniforms or equipment, and play equipment for children in remote areas. Read more

• The Capital Grants Program (CGP) provides funding to non-government primary and secondary schools in Australia to improve capital infrastructure, particularly for educationally disadvantaged students, with a focus on schools demonstrating financial need, having maintenance plans, and meeting legal and standards compliance. Read more

• The Sustainable Futures Grants provide financial assistance to schools, early learning centres, and not-for-profit community organisations to implement environmental projects that address the themes of energy efficiency, waste management, or water conservation, with a focus on reducing energy and water use, adopting renewable energy sources, improving waste management practices, and fostering community engagement while thinking globally and acting locally. Read more

• The Community Support Grant Program offers funding to assist the Central Coast community in delivering activities that require a small financial contribution and support from Council services. Read more

• The Whitehaven Coal Sponsorship Program offers financial and in-kind support, up to $50,000, for schools, not-for-profits, and community organisations in regional NSW and QLD, prioritising projects that promote economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, education, community health, and Aboriginal engagement. Read more

• Funding is available from the NSW Government to support community infrastructure projects, such as a multipurpose community hub or services for eligible community groups. Read more

VICTORIA

• Central Highlands Water provides financial and in-kind support to sporting clubs, schools, cultural and community events, and not-for-profit organisations within its service region. Support is available through one-off project or event funding, as well as a two-year Community Partner water bottle sponsorship, with a focus on initiatives promoting water conservation, sustainability, or broader community benefits. Applications close October 31st 2025. Read more