Funding is critical to the success of education institutions Australia-wide. As a result, students attending both private and public schools (and their teachers) should be afforded equal access to educational resources — and funding is the key.
Federal Funding Focus
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Funding Distribution
The 2025-26 Budget includes an estimated $135.7 billion over 2025–26 to 2028–29 in recurrent school funding. In 2025, recurrent funding for schools is estimated to total $31.1 billion. This includes $12 billion to government schools, $10.4 billion to Catholic schools and $8.7 billion to independent schools.
This funding is paid to states and territories, then distributed to approved authorities, and then administered directly to schools. State and territory governments provide most of the public recurrent funding for government schools, whereas the Australian Government provides most of the public recurrent funding for non‑government schools.
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Closing The Funding Gap
Until now, the Commonwealth has only contributed 20 percent of the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS) for public schools, while non-government schools receive 80 percent. The new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA), will raise the Commonwealth's contribution, setting a minimum funding floor of 20 percent for public schools from January 2025, with a target of 40 percent for the Northern Territory by 2029.
The bill aims to close the funding gap, provide $16 billion in additional investment, and ensure funding is tied to reforms that help students catch up, stay engaged, and finish school.
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Disparity
However, a 2023 independent report by Adam Rorris, which studied how current school funding agreements can deliver on the needs of all Australian school students by looking at financial projections until 2028, found a disparity in funding between government and private schools.
Mr Rorris found for the 2023–28 period, “private schools begin from a position of major overfunding against their minimum SRS (Schooling Resource Standard) levels in 2023 (overfunded by $800 million). By 2028 they are still in a position of overfunding ($140 million above SRS levels). For public schools, the "official" SRS funding gap moves little from a shortfall of $4.5 billion a year in 2023 to $3.7 billion a year in 2028.”
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Priorities
The BFSA is built on recommendations from various reviews and is developed with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as non-government education groups. It also aligns with Australia's commitment to Closing the Gap.
Now, all of the eight States and Territories have signed the BFSA Heads of Agreement.
The two most recent states to sign on were New South Wales and Queensland, with NSW receiving an additional $4.8 billion of funding and QLD receiving an extra $2.8 billion.
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Grants
The 2025-26 Budget includes an estimated $135.7 billion over 2025–26 to 2028–29 in recurrent school funding. In 2025, recurrent funding for schools is estimated to total $31.1 billion. This includes $12.0 billion to government schools, $10.4 billion to Catholic schools and $8.7 billion to independent schools.
This funding is paid to states and territories, then distributed to approved authorities, and then administered directly to schools. State and territory governments provide most of the public recurrent funding for government schools, whereas the Australian Government provides most of the public recurrent funding for non‑government schools.
Our team conducted an in-depth review of budget reports, websites, and databases to carefully curate this information for your school. The content is organised by topic to align with the categories featured in our biannual resource guide.
NATIONAL
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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. To participate, schools must check their eligibility, register their project, and share it with their community to receive donations. 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
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The Grants for University Pre-accelerators program offers funding to establish new pre-accelerator programs aimed at helping university students and research teams launch their startups. The program seeks to support aspiring entrepreneurs in bringing their startup ideas to life and creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), thereby increasing the pipeline of startups across Victoria. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $1.5 million in 2025-26 to extend the MultiLit (Making Up Lost Time in Literacy) program for an additional year, enabling it to continue delivering phonics-based programs in 42 regional and remote primary schools with a majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students until the end of the 2026 school year. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $33.6 million to support the Clontarf Foundation, enabling it to continue improving the engagement and education outcomes of 12,500 First Nations boys and young men over the 2026 school year, while also supporting their pathways to further education and employment. The Government has supported the Foundation for over 15 years, contributing about one-third of its funding. Read more
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Federal budget 2024–25: $239.7 million to make the HELP system fairer by improving the way HELP indexation is calculated. This will have the effect of wiping around $3 billion for more than 3 million Australians. Read more
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Federal budget 2024–25: $350.3 million to deliver FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses to prepare students for university. This is expected to increase the number of students taking part in these courses by 40 per cent by 2030 and double the number of students by 2040. Read more
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Federal budget 2024–25: $12.5 million in partnership funding to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation (NATSIEC), the peak body for First Nations education, and $16.6 million to SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children – the peak body for First Nations children. Read more
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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
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund (ATSIDF) provides small, one-off grants to support community development projects that focus on skills development, education, community initiatives, cultural preservation, and reconciliation, aimed at empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and enhancing their participation in both local and global communities. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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The Education Support Funding Program (ESFP) provides targeted funding for individual students, groups of students from a single school, or multiple schools within a region, as well as regional programs aimed at improving outcomes for students in care. Read more
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From 2023 to 2025, approximately $290 million will be allocated to Queensland state schools annually as part of the Investing for Success (I4S) program. Read more
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To help support the English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learning needs of school-aged dependants of international students and bridging visa students, ongoing funding is available for eligible Queensland state schools. Read more
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To assist schools in the implementation and delivery of bilingual education for deaf students using Australian Sign Language (Auslan) to communicate, funding is allocated by Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services to support these students in Queensland state schools. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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The Federal Government is investing $22.8 million over five years to support the NSW Government's Adult and Community Education Strategy, aimed at improving foundational skills in language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills for disadvantaged learners, building on the state's $24.2 million annual investment in the sector. Read more
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The New Arrivals Program targets support to English as an additional language or dialect EAL/D students in primary schools and rural and regional secondary schools by providing funding for additional staffing. Read more
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Students with disability who are in mainstream classes in departmental schools may be eligible to access integration funding support. Funding is currently for staffing costs only and assists in engaging additional teachers and school learning support officers (SLSOs) to assist with personalised learning and support for students. Read more
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Education Future Fund: permanent literacy and numeracy tutoring programs in primary and secondary schools in a $278.4 million program and $17.8 million for the Community Languages Schools Program. Read more
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The Disability and Inclusion Program - High Learning Support Needs Funding provides funding to community preschools (including mobile preschools) in NSW to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for children with high learning support needs. Children must require significant adjustments or ongoing support to participate in education on the same level as their peers. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes measures to reduce workload pressures for teachers and Inclusion and Career Coaches at high-priority schools in the Tuggeranong region. Read more p.13
VICTORIA
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The ACFE Board is providing the 2025 Learner and Program Sustainability Grant to contracted Learn Local providers, AMES, and CAE to support the delivery of pre-accredited programs by funding initiatives that attract new learners, promote progression, and strengthen curriculum and outreach. Read more
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The Collaboration and Curriculum Access Fund (CCAF) supports government schools in building strong VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) delivery by fostering collaboration among schools and with TAFE providers. Schools can apply for funding up to $30,000 to support collaborative practice and improve student access to these vocational education programs. Read more
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$20 million to identify and support early school leavers who are lost or disengaged from the education and training system. Read more
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$13 million to offer education programs for young people who are at risk of disengagement from school, including targeted support for African and Pasifika young people. Read more
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$5.7 million to deliver I CAN to support students with autism. Read more
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $5 million to continue the $10 million investment in outdoor learning areas and $9 million to continue the $10 million contemporary classrooms program. Read more p. 14
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To improve literacy outcomes in Tasmania, the State Government’s Literacy Advisory Panel final report outlined 23 priority recommendations, resulting in $6.5 million over four years allocated in the 2023-24 Budget for the Literacy Community-wide Framework. Read more
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$36.6 million to increase in-class support through 66 extra positions in 2023, increasing to 100 extra positions in 2025 and through 25 Education Support Specialist positions in 2023. Read more p. 18
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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In addition to the Northern Territory’s (NT) recurrent funding ($214.7 million in 2023), between 2018 and 2027, the Australian Government is providing an additional $78.5 million in transition support for NT government schools to support school education. Read more
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Grants of $5,000 are available to support Education Assistants (EAs) in public schools that address the unique educational and personal needs of children with disabilities. This initiative aims to increase the number of future teachers in Western Australia's public schools with valuable experience in supporting students with complex and special education needs. Read more
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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
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$325.1 million for delivery of primary and secondary education, including increased supports for students with a disability and eligible students with an additional language or dialect. Read more
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$93.4 million for the WA training sector, including new and expanded initiatives that support students in the regions to access training, women to enter apprenticeships in non-traditional fields, and for Aboriginal people to gain employment. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
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$10.2 million over four years to establish a Regional Skills Development Fund that will ensure TAFE SA can offer more courses in rural and regional South Australia, aligned with the needs of local industry and government priorities. Read more p. 23
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Grant Opportunity: The P&C Transition Grant supports Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) providers transitioning their services to a Parent & Citizens Association (P&C), helping them become Category A providers. The grant aims to assist parent-run BASC services in transitioning to P&C ownership and ensure continued access to approved BASC services for NSW Government primary school students. Read more
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Grant Opportunity: The We Join Grant provided by Variety NSW/ACT aims to foster inclusivity by supporting schools and not-for-profit organisations in promoting access for children aged 0-18 years, especially those facing financial disadvantage, geographic isolation, or living with a disability or chronic illness. Schools and NFP organisations in NSW and ACT are eligible to apply for grants up to $10,000 to purchase equipment or fund initiatives that directly benefit these children. Read more
VICTORIA
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The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps eligible students attend school camps, sports, excursions, and outdoor education programs by providing payments to cover associated costs. Government and non-government schools can apply on behalf of families, and the funds must be used for the benefit of eligible students. Applications from families will be accepted until 4 July 2025, with the option to list multiple students on a single application form, closes July 4 2025. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
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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
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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
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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
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $3.4 million to upgrade and reopen the Glen Dhu Swimming Pool, $8 million for the new Eastern Shore multi-sports facility at Bayview Secondary College, and $40,000 for the upgrade of the Woodbridge School Oval. Read more p. 14
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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
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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
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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
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Improving air quality in Australian schools by ensuring mechanical ventilation could not only reduce sickness-related absenteeism but also save over $1 billion annually, as evidenced by the increased costs of casual relief teachers and the potential for reduced transmission of non-COVID viruses.
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ARINA has previously estimated the cost of ensuring all of these schools are mechanically ventilated at A$2 billion per year over five years.
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Clean Air Schools is a non-invasive, $1.9 million air quality program to monitor air quality in a selection of NSW public schools during 2023 and 2024. This program is a shared initiative from the Department of Education and the University of NSW. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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The ACES program, with a combined investment of $168.1 million, aims to contribute approximately 61.4 megawatts of solar energy to help the Queensland Government achieve its 50% renewable energy goal by 2030, thereby reducing emissions, addressing climate change, creating new jobs, and diversifying the economy. Read more
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The Cooler Cleaner Schools Program (CCSP), allocated over $477 million over four years to air condition schools and expand solar panel installations, benefiting approximately 650 schools and 10,000 classrooms. The CCSP will also provide an additional $71.1 million over 3 years to expand solar panel installations on state school rooftops to assist in offsetting the additional energy air conditioners will use. Read more
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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
VICTORIA
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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
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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. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), including air cooling, heating and fans. Read more
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The $44.6 million Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund demonstrates WA's commitment to renewable electricity and will reduce school’s energy costs and carbon emissions.
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Federal budget 2024–25: $18.2 million to build new and improve existing boarding school facilities in Central Australia. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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The Schools Upgrade Fund Round 2 is invested $215.8 million in 202 public schools to support the cost of crucial infrastructure projects, including new classrooms, buildings, and other major refurbishments.
QUEENSLAND
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In 2024–2025, the Queensland Government is investing $2.01 billion in state school infrastructure to build, maintain, improve and renew schools across Queensland. Read more
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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. Read more
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In 2024–25, the Department of Education will invest $130 million to deliver new or improved school halls and performing arts centres as part of the $259 million over 3 years for 18 projects at selected state schools announced in 2023–24. Read more
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The Queensland 2024-2025 state budget invests $500 million over four years to prioritise the delivery and planning of high-quality learning environments. Read more
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The Department of Education has allocated $599 million in 2024–25 for the maintenance of state school buildings and grounds. Read more
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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. Read more
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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
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Queensland state schools (including state primary, high, middle, special education and distance education schools) are eligible to seek funding from the School Subsidy Scheme for infrastructure projects of $50,000 and above. The maximum subsidy value provided to each project is $500,000. Read more
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The Queensland Government allocated $5 million from a maintenance budget for painting projects in smaller schools. Read more
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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As part of the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild public education, the 2024-25 Budget is delivering a record $3.6 billion for new and upgraded schools in Western Sydney. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education. Read more
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2023-24 State Budget invested $849 million in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, which includes fast-tracking $769.3 million for 100 new preschools on public school sites and $60 million towards new and upgraded non-government preschools. Read more
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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
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The Project Development and Planning Support (PDPS) EOI provides capped funding and up to 20 hours of individual support to eligible applicants for the Building Early Learning Places Program, assisting them in preparing high-quality capital works proposals, including scoping projects, gathering key documentation, and covering some upfront expenses, with a focus on projects that will create additional early childhood education and care places for priority groups. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
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The ACT 2024-2025 state budget allocates $22 million for new and improved schools, including refurbishments, renovations, and additional equipment to support the delivery of contemporary and flexible learning environments. Read more
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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
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $63.6 million to build the new $74 million Brighton High School. Read more p. 14
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$4 million of funding will be distributed to Government schools across Tasmania as part of the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Read more
VICTORIA
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A $1.8 billion investment in Victoria will enhance education infrastructure by building new schools and improving classrooms, gyms, and libraries, supporting growing communities and creating 4,800 local construction jobs and jobs in the supply chain. Read more
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The Victorian Budget 2024-25 fulfills the government's commitment with $1 billion allocated for 16 new schools and expansions at two recently opened schools, creating future classrooms for over 15,000 children, along with an additional $227 million for upgrading schools across the state. Read more
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The 2024–25 budget allocates $500 million over four years, from 2024–25 to 2026–28, to plan and deliver high-quality learning environments that address enrollment needs, including safety and accessibility upgrades to ensure safe and accessible educational facilities for all children, students, and the workforce. Read more
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The 2024–25 Budget allocates $110 million for essential repairs and maintenance in schools to refurbish buildings and infrastructure, covering tasks such as fixing roofs, resurfacing floors, replacing windows, painting, and installing outdoor lighting and paths, with project management handled either by the government or the schools themselves. Read more
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The Victorian Budget allocates $250 million for school maintenance, ensuring that young Victorians learn in top-quality classrooms, and $227 million to upgrade classrooms and facilities at 25 schools, further enhancing the learning environment across the state. Read more
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The Victorian Budget allocates $19 million to help kinders renovate and upgrade their facilities and learning spaces, ensuring a better early learning environment for young children across the state. Read more
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The Victorian Budget includes a $1.8 billion investment to build, maintain, and upgrade schools across the state, fulfilling our commitment to build 100 new schools by 2026. Read more
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The Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – Islamic Schools provides up to $30 million to support the construction, expansion, and upgrading of Islamic schools in Victoria, with funding available for projects such as new schools, capacity expansions, facility upgrades, and asbestos/cladding removal. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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$227 million for new and upgraded school infrastructure and $100 million for major upgrades at Rockingham and Safety Bay Senior High Schools. Read more
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The Malinauskas Labor Government is investing a record $127.5 million in asset repairs and maintenance for the 2023-24 period, up from $80.9 million in 2020-21, with over 80 public schools benefiting from a $42.7 million targeted maintenance program for essential repairs such as fixing roofs, resealing bitumen, building fences, and upgrading aging infrastructure. Read more
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The Western Australia 2024-2025 state budget allocates $410 million to build new schools, expand capacity, and upgrade and maintain existing schools. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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More than 80 public schools across South Australia will benefit from a record $42.7 million targeted maintenance program, fixing roofs, resealing bitumen, building fences and upgrading aging infrastructure. Read more
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$9 million over three years for equipment and capital grants to support TAFE SA, not-for-profit and industry-based providers to invest in contemporary infrastructure. Read more p. 23
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The South Australia 2024-2025 state budget allocates $38.1 million over four years to address urgent and high-priority facilities upgrades at five government schools. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The State Government will allocate $24.6 million over four years from 2024-25, along with an additional $72.7 million from 2028-29 to 2034-35, for Charles Darwin University to establish a new medical school in the Northern Territory. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools. One school from each region coordinates the regional exhibition annually and is therefore provided with $3,000 in funding. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Creativity for Schools program offers funding to connect Western Australian schools with creative professionals, supporting arts engagement and creative learning experiences for students (K-12) and teachers, with a focus on enhancing creativity, fostering collaboration, and improving outcomes for disadvantaged students across curriculum areas. Read more
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The Next Gen Arts Grant Program offers funding for activities designed for and/or by young people aged 12-18, such as school holiday programs, after-school or weekend workshops, and community events, supporting various art forms including costume design, dance, film/animation, music, new media, photography, scriptwriting, spoken word, street art, textiles, theatre, and visual art. Read more
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The Arts Projects for Organisations program provides funding for arts and creative industry organisations to deliver one-off projects or programs, offering grants between $5,000 and $80,000 for activities such as annual programs, creative development, business development, and Aboriginal arts. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The Back to School Payment Scheme provides financial assistance of $200 per child for educational goods and services to parents and guardians of children enrolled in Northern Territory (NT) schools or registered for home-schooling. This funding can be used for items such as school uniforms, textbooks, stationery, excursions, student photography, and more, with schools determining the specific goods and services offered. Read more
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Grant Opportunity: The Arts NT - Art Equipment Grants program supports arts organisations in the Northern Territory to purchase minor equipment (valued under $10,000) for the production, presentation, promotion, and sale of artworks, covering costs such as equipment transportation and installation, with priority given to regional, remote, and Aboriginal-owned art centres. Read more
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Screen Australia Funding and Support offers various programs to support the development, production, and promotion of Australian screen content across feature films, television, documentaries, shorts, and Indigenous projects, as well as industry development and co-productions, with opportunities available for first-time or early-career filmmakers. Read more
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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. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes upgrades to the Canberra Institute of Technology’s (CIT) information and communications technology (ICT) systems and trades training equipment. Read more p.13
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Creativity for Schools program offers funding to connect Western Australian schools with creative professionals, supporting arts engagement and creative learning experiences for students (K-12) and teachers, with a focus on enhancing creativity, fostering collaboration, and improving outcomes for disadvantaged students across curriculum areas. Read more
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as electrical works. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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$12.55m in South Australian public schools for a range of projects including acoustic treatments. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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Grant Opportunity: The Kitchen Garden Kickstart Grants offer Australian schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or under the opportunity to receive a $5,000 grant and membership to the Kitchen Garden Program, including resources, support, and professional development to help schools implement a successful and sustainable kitchen garden program, with additional funding available for essential infrastructure like garden beds, ovens, and storage facilities. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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The School Food Programs provide $10.655 million in funding to assist Queensland state schools in maintaining, establishing, or enhancing food programs aimed at improving the quality of food offered to students and expanding access to healthy food during the school day. Read more
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The Queensland State Budget 2024-2025 allocates $15 million to the School and Community Food Relief Program, aimed at providing food security for families facing cost-of-living pressures and enhancing the availability of healthy options at tuckshops. Read more
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As part of the Queensland Government’s Equity and Excellence commitment, the 2023–24 State Budget delivered $29 million in extra funding for state school tuck-shop upgrades. This includes for new facilities, catering appliances and equipment, stainless steel benches, and commercial sinks and tap ware. Read more
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The YMCA Schools' Breakfast Program offers schools the ability to provide breakfast for children who arrive at school not having eaten. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
VICTORIA
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The Victorian Government has committed $69 million over four years to continue the delivery of the School Breakfast Clubs Program to 1000 government primary, secondary, specialist and P-12 schools across Victoria. Read more
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Schools in Knox or Maroondah can apply for up to $1,200 to start or improve a food garden, providing students with the opportunity to learn about growing and eating healthy food. Read more
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as for boiling water units. Read more
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The Healthy Schools Program provides funding to WA schools to promote student health through a whole-school approach, focusing on areas like healthy eating, active living, mental wellbeing, and substance use prevention. The program encourages applications from rural, remote, and disadvantaged schools, including those with high Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or culturally diverse student populations. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The Market Munchies - Capital Region Farmers Market School Grants support schools in the Canberra region by offering $1,500 grants to assist in educating students and families about the importance of eating locally grown food. The grants aim to promote healthy eating, support local farmers, and encourage families to buy food with lower food miles. Read more
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The $4 million Meals in Schools is a pilot program run by the ACT Government, working with five public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch, three days per week from July 2024 to July 2025. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Food security grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available to all South Australian government schools and preschools, supporting projects that focus on educating the school or preschool community about growing and accessing healthy food. Read more
TASMANIA
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The Tasmanian Government has committed $14.6 million to expand the School Lunches Program, increasing the number of participating schools from 30 to 45, with plans to add 30 more schools by 2026, providing healthy, nutritious cooked meals and snacks to students. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
VICTORIA
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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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
VICTORIA
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The School Cleaning funding supports state schools facing resourcing issues or contractual challenges by providing financial assistance for either recurrent cleaning services or emergent health and safety cleaning, ensuring minimum cleaning standards are met, with allocations based on notional cleaning hours or alternative cleaning quotes. Read more
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The funding for cleaning equipment, chemicals, consumables, and repairs is allocated to Department of Education locations, including state schools and Hayman Island State School, based on the number of cleaner Full Time Equivalents (FTE) at each site, with a minimum base allocation of $627. Read more
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The Certificate III Cleaning Operations program offers a face-to-face/online professional development opportunity delivered by TAFE Queensland, designed to upskill the Queensland Department of Education’s cleaning staff. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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The Per Capita Grant helps community language schools cover operating costs such as teaching materials, staff wages, and new equipment. Schools can apply for this grant alongside a specific project grant. Read more
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The Establishment Grant supports new community language schools in their first year of operation. The grant can cover expenses such as teaching materials, stationery, teacher payments, educational equipment, and administrative costs. Schools in small or isolated communities may receive a 12-month exemption to meet certain requirements. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes measures to reduce workload pressures for teachers and Inclusion and Career Coaches at high-priority schools in the Tuggeranong region. Read more p.13
VICTORIA
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$40 million to develop lesson planning and curriculum material aligned to the new Victorian Curriculum F‑10 to help ease the workload of Victorian teachers and deliver better outcomes for students. Read more
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The Skills Solutions Partnerships (SSP) program provides funding to support collaboration between Victorian TAFEs, dual sector universities, and industry to develop and pilot short training courses that address skills gaps in priority sectors. These sectors include clean economy, construction, digital, healthcare and social services, and manufacturing. The program aims to quickly upskill or reskill workers through innovative, co-designed training solutions, often incorporating on-the-job learning like placements. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
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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
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$93.4 million for our training sector, including new and expanded initiatives that support students in the regions to access training, women to enter apprenticeships in non-traditional fields, and for Aboriginal people to gain employment. Read more
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$24.3 million commitment to support improvements to the WA Curriculum, including adopting and adapting Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum for WA schools and the development of resources to support teachers in the classroom. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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$10.2 million over four years to establish a Regional Skills Development Fund that will ensure TAFE SA can offer more courses in rural and regional South Australia, aligned with the needs of local industry and government priorities. Read more p. 23
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The Back to School Payment Scheme in the Northern Territory provides financial assistance to parents and guardians of children enrolled in NT schools or registered for home-schooling. Each child is entitled to receive $200 worth of educational goods and services in term one of each school year. This entitlement can be used for various items, including school uniforms, textbooks, stationery, school excursions, student ID cards, photography, school camps, and elective activities. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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.
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Study NSW Sponsorships provide funding for events that enhance the resilience and sustainability of New South Wales' international education sector. Eligible events include international education conferences, activities for international students, and initiatives aimed at attracting students from key international markets. Read more
VICTORIA
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The $82.2 million Learning Places Regional Support initiative funds the establishment of new multidisciplinary teams to support schools, students, and families by improving local access to expert services, fostering collaboration, and assisting principals in boosting student achievement. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Cook Government will provide a $4.7 million funding boost in 2025 to support 128 public schools in WA with fewer than 100 students, with this investment set to double to an estimated $10 million annually from 2026 to ensure small and remote schools are not disadvantaged. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
NATIONAL
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as for vinyl floor coverings. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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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
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as furniture works. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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Education Future Fund: doubling the School Breakfast 4 Health program to 1,000 schools for $8 million. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The Share the Dignity in Queensland Schools initiative, funded by the Queensland Government, provides free period products through Dignity Vending Machines (DVMs) and access to the Period Talk education program, supporting students' wellbeing, reducing stigma, and enhancing their understanding of menstruation. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Public school secondary students at more than 220 public schools have access to free period products, with $6.4 million allocated over the forward estimates to improve students' access to period products to support student engagement and outcomes. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Funding of period products in South Australian public schools has been increased following consultation with schools across the state. The funding has been lifted and will now total $564,000 over the next three years. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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Yates is offering 15 grants valued at $2,000 each to schools, youth groups, and childcare centres, providing $1,500 in funding, $500 worth of Yates garden products, and a consultation with a gardening expert to help create thriving gardens. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as for grounds watering reticulation, soft landscaping and gardens. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
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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
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The 2024–25 Victoria State Budget allocated $25 million to the Capital Works Fund, which can be used for outdoor education construction and upgrades. Read more
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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
NATIONAL
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Study NSW Sponsorships provide funding for events that enhance the resilience and sustainability of New South Wales' international education sector. Eligible events include international education conferences, activities for international students, and initiatives aimed at attracting students from key international markets. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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Safe and appropriate teacher housing in regional and remote communities will be provided with $48.3 million over 4 years through the 2023–24 State Budget.
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Grant Opportunity: The Healthy Schools Program provides funding to WA schools to promote student health through a whole-school approach, focusing on areas like healthy eating, active living, mental wellbeing, and substance use prevention. The program encourages applications from rural, remote, and disadvantaged schools, including those with high Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or culturally diverse student populations. Read more
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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
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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The Australian Government invested $17.3 million over two years (2022–2024) to modernise the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS), aiming to streamline enrolments for international students and education providers. Read more
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The iAwards, Australia's longest-running innovation recognition program, seeks to reward excellence in Australian innovation with the potential for positive community impact, inviting submissions from individuals, groups, organizations, and students across all sectors, with a focus on "Excellence in Innovation" in 2025, requiring a free video submission (up to 3 minutes) answering four key questions about the solution's opportunity, uniqueness, technology, and impact. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes upgrades to the Canberra Institute of Technology’s (CIT) information and communications technology (ICT) systems and trades training equipment. Read more p.13
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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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
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $46.0 million over four years from 2024–25 to continue digital mental health services. Read more
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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
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $34.6 million to make evidence-based curriculum and student wellbeing support and professional development materials available to all teachers and school leaders through a National Teacher Resource Hub. Read more
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $4.2 million to the Australian Government Contribution to the Australian Schools Anti-Bullying Collective to continue their critical work including the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and anti-bullying programs in schools. Read more
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $4.0 million for Together for Humanity to expand their social cohesion programs into more schools. This will expand their reach into underrepresented jurisdictions and communities as well as increase activities aimed at addressing all forms of discrimination in schools, in particular antisemitism and Islamophobia. Read more
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $1.0 million to establish an inquiry into racism in the universities sector. The inquiry will examine the prevalence and impact of racism in universities and develop recommendations to ensure a culturally safe environment for students and staff. Read more
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Grant Opportunity: Wayahead offers two grant categories to support mental health awareness initiatives. The General Grant category funds individuals, groups, or organisations proposing projects or events that promote mental health dialogue, while the Youth Grant category specifically supports young people or youth-focused groups in creating mental health awareness activities during Mental Health Month. Read more
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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
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The Government will allocate an additional $4.0 million over two years from 2024-25 to support the continued delivery of the Together for Humanity (TFH) program through the Funding for Social Cohesion (Wellbeing and Belonging) initiative. Read more
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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
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The Youth Empowerment Program offers funding of up to $28.377 million to Australian organisations for programs aimed at youth aged 10 to 17 who are at risk of or engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour, with the goal of providing alternative pathways, reducing recidivism, and helping young people develop life skills to prevent further involvement in the criminal justice system. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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The Queensland 2024-2025 state budget commits $502 million to the "Putting Queensland Kids First" initiative, focusing on ensuring young Queenslanders have a healthy and supported start to life. Read more
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The Queensland Mental Health Commission offers sponsorships up to $10,000 (plus in-kind support) on a quarterly basis for events that promote better mental health outcomes for Queenslanders. These events should align with the goals of the Shifting Minds: The Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2023–2028 and foster knowledge exchange about improving mental health and wellbeing. Read more
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Education Future Fund 2023-24 Budget: 250 additional school counsellors to support students with mental health needs and disabilities. Read more
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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
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes measures to reduce workload pressures for teachers, the expansion of the Safe at Schools Taskforce, and Inclusion and Career Coaches at high-priority schools in the Tuggeranong region. Read more p.13
VICTORIA
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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
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$20 million to expand refugee education support programs that improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with a refugee background and their families. Read more
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The Victorian Budget includes $14 million to provide mental healthcare in schools, offering free face-to-face and phone counselling services delivered by headspace, ensuring students have access to vital mental health support when they need it. Read more
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$4.6 million to deliver the Safe Schools program to support LGBTIQ+ students. Read more
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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
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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$35 million over five years for government and non-government schools to participate in the Commonwealth funded National Student Wellbeing Program, which provides pastoral and secular wellbeing care services. Read more
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A total of $180,000 in grant funding is available to support sporting clubs, community volunteer groups, and Suicide Prevention Networks in South Australia for suicide prevention training or mental health education programs. Read more
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Spark Grants provide $40,000 in funding to support South Australian organisations in partnering with their communities to identify, explore, and develop opportunities that enhance preventative mental health and wellbeing. The grants aim to engage communities, build evidence-based understanding, and foster networks for future development, prioritising proposals that address social and cultural determinants of health, community capability building, and alternative approaches to mental health. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The State Government is currently increasing 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
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$38.6 million to improve the wellbeing of students through pastoral care services and student support strategies under the National Student Wellbeing Program. Read more
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The Healthy Schools Program provides funding to support Western Australian schools in developing projects that promote student health and wellbeing through a whole-school approach, with a focus on priority areas such as healthy eating, active living, mental wellbeing, and the prevention of tobacco, e-cigarette, and alcohol use, with particular encouragement for schools in rural, remote, or disadvantaged areas, including those with high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or culturally diverse populations. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The Student Assistance Schemes for Geographically Isolated Students provides financial support to Northern Territory (NT) families who face challenges due to geographical isolation. This scheme helps families whose children need to travel long distances daily to attend school, live away from home to attend school or university, or participate in distance education programs. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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The Federal Government has granted $3.42 million to four arts organisations to support arts education for children, fostering the development of the next generation of performers and creatives. Read more
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Creative Australia has allocated $16.4 million to support at least 380 creative projects nationwide, with a focus on youth arts and music, including a $450,000 boost to increase youth participation in performing arts and theatre, and a $777,000 boost to support various music projects. Read more
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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
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$1.5 million over four years (announced in 2023) for Bell Shakespeare to continue its National Education Program, which reaches more than 80,000 students and teachers across the country annually. The program includes live theatre performances, professional development opportunities for teachers — including a regional teacher mentorship program –— and resources for classrooms. Read more
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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
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The Australian Government is providing $3.0 million to the Australian Youth Orchestra to support its long-term financial sustainability. Read more
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$500,000 (announced in 2023) to provide disadvantaged schools more teaching artists, resources, and materials, to inspire learning across art forms, with a particular focus on music and fostering personal and creative development in students. Read more
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$320,000 (announced in 2023) to bring poetry, theatre and spoken word productions to schools across every state and territory — including in regional and remote locations — building young people’s confidence with language. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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The Song Room has received $500,000 to provide teaching artists, resources, and materials to disadvantaged schools across Australia, inspiring learning in various art forms with a focus on music and promoting personal and creative development in students. Read more
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Poetry in Action has been allocated $320,000 to deliver poetry, theatre, and spoken word productions to schools across all states and territories, including regional and remote areas, helping to build young people's confidence with language. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Create NSW provides a 2-Year Multi-year Funding program that offers core investment to support the sustainable growth of the NSW arts and cultural sector, ensuring all NSW citizens have the opportunity to engage with and contribute to arts and culture. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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Funding for Queensland state schools with identified and approved Choral Fanfare (held every two years) regional coordinators is allocated for the management of regional events for Creative Generation Fanfare. Read more
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Further funding is provided to assist state schools in the coordination of Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN) rehearsals and performances. Read more
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To assist schools in coordinating rehearsals and performances for Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN), the CGEN team identifies state schools with a direct role in these activities. Expressions of interest for participation in CGEN are advertised on the CGEN website each year in October and November. Read more
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The Touring Queensland Fund offers funding of up to $100,000 for single-year touring programs and up to $150,000 per annum for multi-year touring programs, supporting arts presenters and producers in delivering performing arts, visual arts, and cultural events across Queensland, with additional funding of up to $60,000 for full-time industry placements in arts management or production. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The Arts Activities ($5-50k category) funding supports Canberra-based artists, groups, and organisations to undertake a range of arts activities, including creating new work, professional development, mentoring, residencies, and community engagement, with a focus on dance, digital, literature, music, theatre, visual arts, and arts festivals. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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108 public schools and preschools are being granted a share in about $275,000 to deliver quality music education programs in South Australia.In 2024, the State Government announced it was committing $7.5 million in funding towards expanding music education in schools over the next three years. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The NXT Gen ARTS program offers funding of $13,000 per application, with $10,000 for early career artists aged 18-25 and $3,000 for the host organisation, to support structured career development placements aimed at increasing employment opportunities in the Northern Territory arts sector. Read more
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The Arts Industry Development grant provides up to $20,000 for arts organisations to deliver initiatives aligned with the NT Arts Strategy 2034, focusing on areas such as arts access, digital competency, mentorships, and regional arts activation, with a priority for projects in remote NT areas. Read more
TASMANIA
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The Youth Arts funding program offers up to $80,000 for Tasmanian arts organisations, local governments, and other eligible entities to support activities such as creative development, presenting work, professional development, and audience development, with a focus on fair artist compensation. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The Eat Right, Play Right, Learn Well program launched in 2022 with a $20 million fund for playground and tuckshop upgrades at schools in high-priority, disadvantaged communities. The 2023–24 State Budget delivered $29 million in extra funding. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Direct to Market (D2M) program provides public schools with the flexibility to procure services direct from the market, including the ability to utilise local community contractors. Through this program, schools have the ability to use school funds to procure minor works and maintenance services of up to $50,000 (including GST), such as for synthetic turf and tree pruning. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The Queensland budget allocates $48.3 million over three years to purchase housing for teachers in rural and remote communities or to install transportable modular housing where supply is limited. Read more
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In 2024–2025, the Queensland Government is investing $2.01 billion in state school infrastructure to build, maintain, improve and renew schools across Queensland. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
TASMANIA
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$4 million of funding will be distributed to Government schools across Tasmania as part of the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $34.6 million to make evidence-based curriculum and student wellbeing support and professional development materials available to all teachers and school leaders through a National Teacher Resource Hub. Read more
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Federal Budget 2024–25: $2.0 million for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership’s Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Initiative which supports building the cultural responsiveness of teachers. Read more
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The Federal government is investing $72.4 million in professional development opportunities from 2023–24 to 2026–27 to strengthen skills, improve staff retention, build supply, and increase capacity. Read more
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The Government will invest $34.6 million over four years in a National Teacher Resource Hub to provide teachers across Australia with continued free access to a range of evidence-based curriculum resources, student wellbeing material and professional development opportunities. Read more
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$3.5 million to help teachers manage classrooms through a range of free, evidence-based resources. Read more
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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. Read more
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Queensland funding is ongoing and awarded for low-value and low-volume professional development undertaken by school staff where a central or regional office has given approval to meet costs. Read more
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Curriculum support funding is allocated to assist schools with implementing syllabus professional development activities. Read more
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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Study NSW Sponsorships provide funding for events that enhance the resilience and sustainability of New South Wales' international education sector. Eligible events include international education conferences, activities for international students, and initiatives aimed at attracting students from key international markets. Read more
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Students with disability who are in mainstream classes in departmental schools may be eligible to access integration funding support. Funding is currently for staffing costs only and providing release for classroom teachers to undertake professional learning relating to the funded student. Read more
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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
VICTORIA
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$205 million to support and develop more world‑class teachers in Victorian schools to improve student educational outcomes across the state. Read more
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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
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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. Read more
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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
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As part of a $40 million investment, teachers will have access to professional learning programs and other resources to support them in implementing the new Victorian Curriculum F-10. Read more
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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
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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
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The Study Melbourne Inclusion Program offers grants of up to $75,000 for partnerships of two or more organisations to deliver activities that support the wellbeing and inclusion of international students in Victoria, with a focus on welfare, professional advice, events, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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JobSkills is a funding initiative that supports projects, resources, equipment, and training for Vocational Education and Training (VET) outcomes and career pathways for school students. It funds short courses (e.g., First Aid, White Card, Working at Heights), as well as resources, equipment, and consumables to support VET delivery and career initiatives. The funding is provided directly to schools to assist with the implementation of these initiatives. Read more
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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
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The Professional Learning Grant offers up to $10,000 to support Northern Territory teachers in enhancing their skills and pedagogical practices through activities such as bringing discipline-specific presenters to the NT, providing financial assistance for teachers to attend professional learning, hosting conferences, or supporting remote members' travel. Read more
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The VETDSS Grants provide funding for specialized equipment to support Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs delivered on school campuses in the Northern Territory. Only Northern Territory schools are eligible to apply for this grant. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Healthy Research Program's Research Training Scholarships aim to increase the number of trained researchers in Western Australia (WA) focusing on health promotion. The scholarships support applicants pursuing a master's degree (up to two years) or a doctoral degree (up to three years) with research in Healthway's priority health areas, such as creating a smoke-free WA, preventing harm from alcohol, improving mental health, increasing physical activity, promoting healthy eating, and Aboriginal health. Read more
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The ACT Teacher Scholarship Program provides funding of up to $10,000 for Priority Area Scholarships, fully covers the cost of a Master of Education at the University of Canberra, and offers up to $22,000 for a Master of Education in Teacher Librarianship, supporting ACT teachers and school leaders in further study, training, or research aligned with Education Directorate priorities. Read more
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Eligible interstate teachers relocating to the ACT can receive up to $12,000 in reimbursement for relocation expenses under mutual recognition provisions. Read more
TASMANIA
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The Tasmanian Government is investing $30 million into the VET Futures Fund to help schools provide students with the skills and facilities needed to be job-ready. This funding will support the upgrade and development of new facilities and equipment to enhance vocational education and training (VET) programs across Tasmania. Read more
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The Tasmanian Liberal Government is investing $750,000 to upskill industry experts and tradespeople to become VET teachers, alongside $2.5 million to expand vocational learning opportunities for Year 9 and 10 students in secondary schools, enhancing the state's vocational education system. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
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2024–25 Federal Budget: $427.4 million to deliver a Commonwealth Prac Payment to support teaching, nursing (including midwifery) and social work students complete their university placements. This will provide $319.50 per week to more than 73,000 eligible students who undertake mandatory prac as part of their degree. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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Ongoing funding is provided to assist special schools with the ability to fund Administrative Assistance Enhancement Program AO2 support. Read more
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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
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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
VICTORIA
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$105 million to support engagement and learning by continuing programs that deliver school breakfasts, affordable school uniforms, and glasses for kids. Read more
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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
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $7.5 million to complete the $8 million electrical switchboard maintenance program and $3.9 million for the $6.3 million student bathrooms program. Read more p. 14
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The Train Now Fund provides grants to Skills Tasmania Endorsed Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver nationally recognised training in response to immediate or unexpected industry, enterprise, or learner training needs in specific regions or cohorts. The fund supports short-term training for existing workers and jobseekers in single-unit or multi-unit skill sets, including both custom and training package skill sets. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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$4.2 million over four years to increase the grant to The Smith Family to support an additional 700 students per annum in the Learning for Life program. Read more from the 2023–24 Budget
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$12.2 million over four years to provide revenue relief reflecting development in the skills system, including introducing fee-free training in priority courses. Read more p. 23
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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The Containers for Change Schools Program offers free bins, collection services, and marketing resources to help Queensland schools fundraise through recycling, providing an opportunity for P&C committees to raise funds while teaching students about the importance of sustainability. Read more
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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
VICTORIA
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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
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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
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The WasteSorted Schools Grants provide funding of up to $5,500 for Western Australian schools, including primary, high, K-12 schools, and education support centres, to implement projects that divert waste from landfill, such as setting up waste management infrastructure, promoting waste avoidance and recovery, and educating the school community on waste sorting practices. Read more
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The Cook Labor Government has allocated $5.4 million in funding to support 15 e-waste storage, collection, and processing projects, aiming to divert over 8,000 tonnes of e-waste from landfill and create more than 80 jobs, as part of its commitment to banning e-waste disposal in landfills and boosting recycling infrastructure in WA. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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The Bin Trim Rebates Program offers NSW businesses rebates of up to $50,000 to cover 50% of the capital costs for purchasing and installing small-scale recycling equipment, such as balers, shredders, worm farms, and waste-monitoring technologies, following a free waste assessment. Read more
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Between 2019 and 2023, the $10 million Sustainable Schools Grants program provided funding of up to $15,000 per project to over 640 NSW public schools and preschools for student-led sustainability initiatives linked to the curriculum. Read more
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The Business Food Waste Partnership Grants program provides up to $4 million over four years (2023-2027), with grants of up to $200,000 for projects lasting up to two years, aimed at supporting businesses and institutions in reducing and separately sourcing food waste. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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The Circular Economy Northern Territory (CENT) grant program offers funding of at least $50,000 for projects aimed at improving recycling outcomes and addressing waste management gaps in the NT, with a focus on areas such as construction and demolition, food and garden organics, commercial and industrial waste, and electronic waste. Read more
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The Sustainable Business Solutions NT program offers funding between $1,000 and $20,000 for Northern Territory businesses to invest in equipment or technology aimed at reducing waste, improving recycling outcomes, and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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The Wipe Out Waste (WOW) program, funded by Green Industries SA, offers free support and resources to South Australian educational sites from pre-school to year 12, helping them reduce waste, promote sustainability, and improve waste management systems. Read more
TASMANIA
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Recycle Rewards is a fundraising initiative in Tasmania, starting on 1 May 2025, that allows charities, community groups, individuals, and organizations to raise funds by collecting and returning eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund per container. Read more
NATIONAL
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Federal budget 2024–25: $18.2 million to build new and improve existing boarding school facilities in Central Australia. Read more
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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
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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
VICTORIA
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In 2025, the Victorian government is investing $1.9 billion to build, expand, modernise, and maintain schools, including $25 million for the Capital Works Fund, which supports priority building projects, and $110 million for the Planned Maintenance Program for essential repairs and maintenance. Read more
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The Allan Labor Government has announced $40 million in funding for 13 independent schools across Victoria to upgrade and expand facilities, as part of the $450 million Building Fund for Non-Government Schools. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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In 2024–2025, the Queensland Government is investing $2.01 billion in state school infrastructure to build, maintain, improve and renew schools across Queensland. Read more
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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The NSW Government is increasing investment in schools, TAFE and public preschools with $9.8 billion over the next four years. This includes 24 new and 51 upgraded primary and high schools in Western Sydney ($3.5 billion over four years) and 19 new and 35 upgraded schools in regional New South Wales ($1.4 billion over four years). Read more
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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
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2023-24 State Budget invests $849 million in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, which includes fast-tracking $769.3 million for 100 new preschools on public school sites and $60 million towards new and upgraded non-government preschools. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $63.6 million to build the new $74 million Brighton High School. Read more p. 14
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$4 million of funding will be distributed to Government schools across Tasmania as part of the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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More than 80 public schools across South Australia will benefit from a record $42.7 million targeted maintenance program, fixing roofs, resealing bitumen, building fences and upgrading aging infrastructure. Read more
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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
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$100.2 million for government school and preschool upgrades, including $64.7 million over four years for urgent capital works to address capacity pressures and condition and compliance works. Read more from the 2023–24 State Budget
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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
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$25 million in 2023–24 to upgrade, repair or replace assets at over 50 metropolitan and regional government schools and preschool sites across South Australia. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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$227 million for new and upgraded school infrastructure and $100 million for major upgrades at Rockingham and Safety Bay Senior High Schools. Read more
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$27.2 million for high-priority maintenance works at public schools and $6.8 million for upgrades at Agricultural Colleges around the state. Read more
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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
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As part of the $200 million High Priority Maintenance and Minor Works program, all public schools have received initial funding for maintenance, upgrades, or refurbishments, with the majority allocated for addressing maintenance and minor works over the next two years. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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Under the BFSA agreement, the Australian Government will invest at least an additional $736.7 million from 2025 to 2029 in Northern Territory public schools, with the Northern Territory Government committing to invest at least an additional $350 million over the same period. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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The Australian Government is providing $4.2 million over four years to support the Australian Schools Anti-Bullying Collective in delivering national bullying prevention initiatives, including the Bullying. No Way! website, educational resources, and the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence.
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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
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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
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The Australian Government will invest $28.3 million through the Youth Empowerment Program, supporting 35 organisations across Australia to assist at-risk youth aged 10 to 17 by promoting family, education, and community connections to prevent criminal and anti-social behavior. Read more
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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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
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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
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes measures for the expansion of the Safe at Schools Taskforce. Read more p.13
VICTORIA
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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
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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
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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
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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
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
NATIONAL
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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. Read more
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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
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Grant Opportunity: The Environmental Education Grants support projects that enhance community knowledge, skills, and motivation to protect and restore the environment. Read more
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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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
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The Cooler Cleaner Schools Program (CCSP), announced by the Queensland Government on 27 February 2020, allocates over $477 million over four years to air condition schools and expand solar panel installations, benefiting approximately 650 schools and 10,000 classrooms. The CCSP will also provide an additional $71.1 million over 3 years to expand solar panel installations on state school rooftops to assist in offsetting the additional energy air conditioners will use. Read more
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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
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The Energex-Ergon Community Fund provides funding for projects that build community resilience, support disaster recovery, promote renewable energy, and improve mental health and wellbeing, with grants available for initiatives in storm preparedness, energy education, infrastructure upgrades, and cultural reconnection, in Energex’s South East Queensland network area and Ergon Energy Network across Queensland. Read more
VICTORIA
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Greener Government School Buildings Program provides upfront funding to Victorian schools to install solar power systems, with schools repaying the cost over five years and retaining 50% of the energy savings thereafter, helping to reduce electricity bills and the school’s carbon footprint in line with the state's net-zero emissions goal by 2050. Read more
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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
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The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund supports impactful decarbonisation projects in Victoria and New South Wales by providing funding to schools and registered non-profit organisations to either launch a new project from a curated selection or expand an existing one, with the ultimate goal of improving community quality of life and having a positive environmental impact. Read more
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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
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The Victorian Budget includes $38 million to continue the success of Solar Victoria, offering an additional 35,000 energy-efficient hot water rebates. Read more
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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
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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
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The Trees for Schools program offers up to 50 trees to eligible primary and secondary schools located within GWW's service area. Supported by the Victorian Government through the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West program, the initiative aims to enhance educational environments by increasing greenery. Read more
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The VSBA offers various application-based funding programs to support the Environmental Sustainability in Schools policy, including technical requirements and considerations for solar power system installations at government schools. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Bin Trim Rebates Program. Provides rebates of up to $50,000, covering up to 50 per cent of the capital cost of small-scale, on-site recycling equipment or technology for schools. Read more
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The $10 million Sustainable Schools Grants program provided funding of up to $15,000 to over 640 NSW public schools and preschools between 2019 and 2023 to support student-led sustainability projects focused on biodiversity, resource efficiency, and environmental education. Read more
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Grant Opportunity: The Environmental Education Grants support projects focused on enhancing community knowledge and skills related to environmental protection and restoration. The grants aim to encourage sustainable behavior and participation in protecting the environment. Read more
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The ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund supports impactful decarbonisation projects in Victoria and New South Wales by providing funding to schools and registered non-profit organisations to either launch a new project from a curated selection or expand an existing one, with the ultimate goal of improving community quality of life and having a positive environmental impact. Read more
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Grant Opportunity: The Essential Grants Program provides financial support to community groups within Essential Energy's network area, funding initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, energy transition, education, and resilience, with a focus on projects that benefit regional communities and align with Essential Energy’s sustainability strategies. Read more
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The Love Water Grants support water conservation and education initiatives in the Hunter region, aiming to help local organisations deliver projects that promote water efficiency and environmental sustainability. The grants assist community groups, schools, and other organisations in tackling water-related issues, enhancing local liveability, and addressing the impacts of COVID-19. Read more
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $4.3 million to continue the $5 million Renewable Energy Schools Program, delivering solar panels in more than 100 schools. Read more p. 14
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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The Australian Government is investing $200 million over three years (2024–25 to 2026–27) through the Play Our Way program to fund local initiatives that support women and girls’ lifelong participation in sport by improving facilities, equipment, and inclusive programs. Read more
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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. Read more
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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
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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). Read more
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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
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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
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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
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The 2024–25 Federal Budget highlights the importance of an active lifestyle for the health and wellbeing of Australians, with a $494.2 million funding boost for sport. This investment will ensure that over 2 million Australians continue to have access to the Government's free sports programs, which deliver both health and social benefits. Key initiatives include $62.9 million for Sporting Schools. Read more
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The Active Australia Innovation Challenge offers grants to fund innovative projects that encourage physical activity in schools, universities, community groups, and local councils. Focused on increasing activity in groups at risk of chronic disease and physical inactivity, especially in rural and remote areas, the challenge supports projects that raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity. Read more
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The Remote Sporting Schools program aims to increase children's participation in sports in remote areas by providing opportunities for schools (from Prep to Year 12) in remote or very remote locations in the Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia to trial different ways of delivering sport, enhance skills for students, teachers, and community members, and support educational outcomes through sports experiences. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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Over a four-year period, the Queensland Government has committed $100 million to the Go for Gold Fund, which will build and upgrade school sports infrastructure and provide school sports equipment. Read more
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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
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The Queensland Government committed $100 million over four years through the Go for Gold Fund to boost student participation in sports by providing school sports equipment and infrastructure upgrades ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read more
VICTORIA
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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. Read more
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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
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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
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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
TASMANIA
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$305.1 million for infrastructure projects delivering students better schools, education, and vocational training, including $3.4 million to upgrade and reopen the Glen Dhu Swimming Pool, $8 million for the new Eastern Shore multi-sports facility at Bayview Secondary College, and $40,000 for the upgrade of the Woodbridge School Oval. Read more p. 14
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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 changerooms, lighting, turf, and infrastructure, aimed at improving accessibility, inclusivity, and venue capacity, particularly in growth areas and for all-gender participation. Read more
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The Junior Cricket Equipment Program (Gear Up) offers subsidised equipment kits to schools and affiliated community cricket clubs for children’s teams. The program provides kits for Stage One (Under 10/11) and Stage Two (Under 12/13) teams, with all equipment supplied by Kookaburra. Read more
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$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
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Affiliated community clubs, associations, and schools can apply for SACA's Junior Cricket Equipment Program, Gear Up, which runs in September and February, providing subsidised equipment kits for Stage One (Under 10/11) and Stage Two (Under 12/13) teams, with priority given to new junior teams. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
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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
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The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program provides financial support to sport and active recreation organisations in Western Australia to plan, secure, and deliver events, with the goal of attracting more visitors, boosting the economy, creating jobs, and enhancing the state’s reputation as a premier sports and active recreation tourism destination. Read more
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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
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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
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The Northern Territory 2024-2025 state budget allocates $5.7 million to continue delivering the Sports Voucher Scheme, which includes Learn to Swim vouchers. Read more
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The Sports Voucher Scheme provides $100 vouchers twice per year to school-enrolled children from Transition to Year 12 in the NT, supporting families with the cost of sports, active recreation, and cultural activities. The scheme aims to increase children's participation in physical activities, develop aquatic skills, and promote active lifestyles, contributing to improved physical activity behaviors across the Territory. Read more
NATIONAL
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The Australian Government is investing $200 million over three years (2024–25 to 2026–27) through the Play Our Way program to fund local initiatives that support women and girls’ lifelong participation in sport by improving facilities, equipment, and inclusive programs. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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The Queensland Government is investing $100 million over 4 years to upgrade and build new sports infrastructure and supply equipment for students and their local communities across the state. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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 changerooms, lighting, turf, and infrastructure, aimed at improving accessibility, inclusivity, and venue capacity, particularly in growth areas and for all-gender participation. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
NATIONAL
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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
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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. Read more
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The Teach Queensland Prac Placement Grant offers up to $5,000 to final-year preservice teachers completing their final professional experience placement in a Queensland state school in Semester 1, 2025, with additional funding available for placements in regional, rural, or remote areas. Read more
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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
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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
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The Queensland government is allocating $45.1 million over three years to assist with housing costs for teachers in regional and remote communities.. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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The Rural and Remote Relocation Support Payment provides financial assistance to permanent and temporary teachers, as well as members of the school counselling service, who relocate at least 50 km to commence an appointment at a rural or remote incentive school. Read more
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The Rural Teacher Incentive offers permanent and temporary teachers working at eligible 4-, 6-, and 8-transfer point incentive schools, as well as Connected Communities incentive schools, a payment ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 (before tax), depending on the remoteness of the school. Read more
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The NSW Government is investing $125 million into growing the pipeline of new teachers through the Teacher Supply Strategy. Read more
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Education Future Fund: converting 10,000 teachers and 6,000 administrative staff to permanent positions, and a $20 million boost to the Innovative Teacher Training Fund to attract the best teachers. Read more
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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
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The NSW Government is making 16,589 temporary teachers and support staff permanent under the Temporary Workforce Transition initiative, enhancing job security and helping ensure teachers remain in NSW schools. Read more
VICTORIA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The $50 million TAFE Back to Work Fund supports the Victorian Government’s efforts to create jobs and improve the financial viability of TAFE Institutes. This funding helps deliver training initiatives in priority growth sectors, boosting productivity and providing essential skills, including for a wide range of STEM jobs, to support local communities and businesses. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes measures to reduce workload pressures for teachers. Read more p.13
TASMANIA
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2023–24 State Budget: $15.4 million for more senior leadership roles in targeted areas of need, $19 million to attract and retain the best and brightest teachers, and $8.6 million to increase the number of professional support staff available in schools. Read more p. 18
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$36.6 million to increase in-class support through 66 extra positions in 2023, increasing to 100 extra positions in 2025 and through 25 Education Support Specialist positions in 2023. Read more p. 18
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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2023–24 Federal Budget: $12.4 million allocated to provide additional regional incentives to teachers and school leaders to work in locations where demand for staff is the greatest. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The RATE Special Projects Grant supports remote and very remote Northern Territory schools in piloting projects aimed at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal educators. Managed by the Aboriginal Educators team on behalf of the Department of Education, this grant helps enhance professional learning and development for Aboriginal educators. Read more
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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
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The STEAM Education Innovation Grants aim to support the development and testing of new project ideas that balance creativity with measurable progress in STEAM education. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $2.1 million allocated to extend the Australian Academy of Science's school programs into 2025-26, aimed at boosting the confidence and capability of STEM teachers and supporting students studying STEM. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $1.5 million allocated to extend the Let’s Count Program, delivered by The Smith Family, into 2025-26, aimed at building the capacity of educators and parents to enhance the mathematical skills of preschool children and support their successful transition to school. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $1.1 million allocated to extend the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) STEM Professionals in Schools Program into 2025-26, supporting partnerships between schools and industry by connecting teachers with STEM professionals and providing schools, teachers, and students with insights into contemporary experiences and advancements in STEM. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: allocates $1.15 million for the CSIRO STEM Professionals in Schools program, which partners teachers with STEM professionals to enhance teaching practices and deliver engaging STEM education in Australian schools. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $0.7 million allocated in the Federal Budget 2025-2026 to extend the Curious Minds program into 2025-26, continuing support for female students' participation in STEM, particularly those whose access is limited by socio-economic circumstances. Read more
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: $0.7 million allocated in the Federal Budget 2025-2026 to extend the Little Scientists program, delivered by Froebel Australia, into 2025-26, providing professional learning for early childhood educators to enhance their confidence and ability to introduce STEM concepts to children in a fun and engaging way. Read more
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The Australian Government is investing more than $11 million to strengthen teachers' capacity to teach mathematics and numeracy across Australia, providing online professional development courses, face-to-face learning, and an online Mathematics Hub with teaching resources for teachers of Foundation to Year 10 students from 2019-20 to 2024-25. Read more
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The Australian Government is providing an additional $7.1 million over five years from 2024–25 to expand the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. This brings the total funding commitment to $10.9 million. Read more
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The Superstars of STEM program will receive an additional $3.8 million over seven years from 2024–25, bringing the total funding commitment to $7 million. Read more
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The National Youth Science Forum will receive an additional $1.8 million over four years from 2024–25, bringing the total funding commitment to $5.1 million. This funding aims to encourage more young people from diverse backgrounds to engage in STEM education and careers, expanding access and opportunity in science and technology fields. Read more
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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
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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
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The Australian Government extended the existing Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships program (through to 2026-27) to allow more time for women to participate. The program provides $25.1 million to support employed women to pursue an industry-relevant pre-bachelor higher education qualification in science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) fields, part-time. Read more
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The Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions 2025 provides up to $1.6 million in funding for organisations such as schools and community groups to sponsor students participating in STEM events, activities, and competitions, either in Australia or overseas. Grants of between $1,500 and $15,000 are available, with up to $2,000 per student for domestic events and up to $5,000 for international events. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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Inspiring Australia Queensland offers funding and support to help communities establish Regional STEM Hubs, which aim to enhance science engagement and promote the value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while also providing additional resources such as community information sessions and shared experiences from other regions. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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. Read more
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The Supporting Young Scientists Equity and Access Program (SYSEAP) provides bi-annual competitive funding to help NSW high school students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds participate in STEM-related competitions, events, or courses in Australia or internationally. Read more
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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
VICTORIA
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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
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The $21.6 million investment aims to support the implementation of the new Victorian Curriculum, which is designed to equip students with the essential skills for success in life and work. This curriculum includes a strong emphasis on STEM skills, particularly in digital technologies, to help students achieve improved outcomes and prepare for future careers. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
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The Beacon program, expanded by BAE Systems and Lumination, aims to engage primary school students in problem-solving and innovation challenges to enhance their perception of STEM subjects. With a $1.93 million investment over three years (2024–2026), the program targets increasing participation among women, First Nations students, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Read more
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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
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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Another round of funding for the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative is expected soon, offering eligible not-for-profit organisations in Queensland’s Townsville, Cairns and Hinterland, and North West Hospital and Health Services (HHS) regions the opportunity to apply for up to $25,000 to build permanent shade structures that protect children from harmful UV exposure. Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cancer Council NSW Project Grants offer funding of up to $600,000 over three years for research into all aspects of cancer, from prevention and treatment to care and cancer control services. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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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
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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
QUEENSLAND
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The revised Learn to Swim Program offers free or subsidised swimming lessons to over 20,000 children and adults each year from culturally and linguistically diverse and financially disadvantaged communities. Read more
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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
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All Queensland schools without a swimming pool automatically receive a share of the $3.5 million Learn to Swim funding. Read more
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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
VICTORIA
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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
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As part of the 2023–24 Victorian State Budget, $25 million was allocated to the Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund to build seven new hydrotherapy pools—supporting the broader $235 million investment in students with disability or additional needs. Read more
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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
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The Victorian Government is continuing its investment in local sports infrastructure through the 2024–25 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and Round 2 of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (RCSIF), supporting the planning, design, and construction of projects such as new or upgraded swimming pools, aquatic facilities, and inclusive community sports spaces. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Western Australia 2024-2025 state budget includes $3 million for swimming and water safety programs. Read more
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The KidSport Regional Pools Program is a partnership between the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and targeted local governments in Western Australia, aimed at increasing physical activity and water awareness among children aged 5 to 18 years by subsidising access to community pools in regional areas. Read more
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$3.3 million investment in the establishment of a specialist School of Swimming and Water Safety in WA, as part of the 2024-25 State Budget. This initiative aims to deliver essential swimming lessons to WA school students, focusing on water safety education and inclusion for students with special needs or those recently migrated. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund delivered approximately $17 million in infrastructure funding for 18 South Australian public schools, with each school receiving at least $250,000 for projects such as pool maintenance and resurfacing sporting facilities. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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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
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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
TASMANIA
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The Tasmanian Liberal Government is investing $4 million in the School Maintenance and Improvement Fund to support general maintenance and facility upgrades across Government schools in the State. Read more
NATIONAL
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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
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The Australian Government is investing $91.7 million in a new 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
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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
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The new Education Funding System (EFS) is a modern, secure, and flexible platform designed to streamline and automate the administration of $46 billion in annual government funding to Australian schools and higher education institutions, ensuring accurate, timely payments and improved reporting while reducing administrative burdens and supporting strong education outcomes. Read more
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The Australian Government is investing $36 million in the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) to drive innovation and tackle major national challenges in energy, medical technology, autonomous systems, and resources. Read more
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The iAwards, Australia's longest-running innovation recognition program, seeks to reward excellence in Australian innovation with the potential for positive community impact, inviting submissions from individuals, groups, organizations, and students across all sectors, with a focus on "Excellence in Innovation" in 2025, requiring a free video submission (up to 3 minutes) answering four key questions about the solution's opportunity, uniqueness, technology, and impact. Read more
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The Young Digital Mentor Capacity Builder Grant offers funding to support the training of young digital mentors who can help older Australians improve their digital skills. The grant aims to engage young people (aged 16–21) from schools, youth agencies, or other programs to become digital mentors within the Be Connected network. The aim is to build the capacity of local communities to support older Australians in becoming confident and safe online. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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Ongoing funding for IT support staff in state schools is allocated by the Queensland Government. Read more
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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
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The Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) is a Queensland Government initiative designed to strengthen connections between schools and key industries, helping students develop the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to succeed in the modern workforce and contribute to the state’s economy. Read more
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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
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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$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
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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The 2023–24 ACT Budget provides $400 million in additional funding over four years to support education and skills, bringing expenditure to $1.7 billion. This includes upgrades to the Canberra Institute of Technology’s (CIT) information and communications technology (ICT) systems and trades training equipment. Read more p.13
VICTORIA
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The 2025 Technology and Digital Grant is a time-limited funding initiative established by the ACFE Board to support Learn Local providers in enhancing the development, delivery, and administration of pre-accredited training programs through technology. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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
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$515,000 over two years to support government secondary schools to implement a ban on mobile phone use. Read more from the 2023–24 State Budget
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$9 million over three years for equipment and capital grants to support TAFE SA, not-for-profit and industry-based providers to invest in equipment and technology. Read more p. 23
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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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
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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
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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
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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. Read more
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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
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The $9.3 million investment over two years in a secondary school software suite aims to provide Victorian government school students with unlimited access to a comprehensive set of digital tools. These tools will support students in understanding math and science concepts, preparing and analysing data, presenting ideas, and developing critical and creative thinking skills, all of which are vital for success in the workplace and life. Read more
TASMANIA
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The Tech4Kids TAS program provides laptops, internet plans, digital coaching, and ongoing tech support to digitally excluded students in Tasmania, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning opportunities for years 5-12 students. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The RATE Technology Start Up Grant provides $2,000 per participant for remote and very remote Northern Territory schools with RATE participants enrolled in accredited training, aimed at assisting with the purchase of technology. Read more
QUEENSLAND
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In 2023, the Queensland Government announced a $1.9 million boost over 5 years for the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS). Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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The School Student Transport Scheme provides subsidised travel for eligible students to and from school, covering Government and private bus, rail, and ferry services, long-distance coaches, and private vehicles in areas where no public transport is available. Read more
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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
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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
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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. Read more
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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The 2023–24 SA Budget allocated $15.8 million over four years to replace the existing Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands’ fleet with four-wheel-drive buses, and to replace existing large buses in the regions. Read more
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The Student Travelling Allowance provides financial assistance to primary and secondary students in South Australia who live 5 kilometres or more from the nearest government school or Department for Education-provided school bus service. Read more
VICTORIA
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The Victorian Budget allocates $21 million for public and active transport upgrades, including the construction of shared bike and pedestrian paths, to improve connectivity and encourage sustainable transportation options across the state. Read more
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The Community Road Safety Grants Program 2025-26 offers funding of up to $1.5 million to empower local communities in Victoria to implement initiatives that prevent serious injuries and reduce fatalities on the roads. Read more
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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
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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
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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The Western Australia 2024-2025 state budget 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
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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
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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
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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
TASMANIA
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The Community Road Safety Grants Program provides funding to community groups for initiatives addressing road safety issues, offering two categories of grants: small grants up to $5,000 (plus GST) for local projects aimed at increasing road safety awareness within specific community groups or locations, and medium/large grants up to $35,000 (plus GST) for larger projects with a broader community reach. Read more
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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The Remote Transit Subsidy provides financial assistance for students in the Northern Territory (NT) who live in remote localities and need help with the daily costs of transporting their child to school. Read more
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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
VICTORIA
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Funding is available through the Affordable School Uniforms program to assist with the costs of uniforms and other essential school items. Read more
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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
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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
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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. Read more
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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A $9.5 million boost is being provided to assist Western Australian families with the costs of school uniforms. Read more
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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
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
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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. Read more
NATIONAL
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The Consumer Advocacy and Research Fund (CARF), established under the Water Industry Act 2012, offers annual funding of $250,000 (indexed for inflation) to support research and advocacy aimed at promoting the interests of water consumers with disabilities, low-income individuals, and those in regional or remote areas of South Australia. Read more
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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
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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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
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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
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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
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Barwon Water offers grants ranging from $500 to $2500 for schools within its service region (City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, Surf Coast Shire, Colac-Otway Shire, and part of the Golden Plains Shire) to support local projects that enhance community life, promote activity and connection, improve the environment, encourage social inclusion, or save water, with eligibility requiring participation in the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). Read more
QUEENSLAND
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The School Subsidy Scheme (SSS) provides up to $500,000 in funding for Queensland state schools to support infrastructure projects that improve student learning and community engagement. Read more
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The Variety – The Children’s Charity of Queensland: Organisation Grants provide funding to Queensland schools and organisations to purchase inclusive, accessibility-focused equipment for children aged 0–17. Read more
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