A guide to Internet sites for Australian and overseas government bodies of
interest to education professionals.
Queensland
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- Department of Education, Training and the Arts
Provides comprehensive information about the Department of Education, Training and the Arts, its services
and projects.
education.qld.gov.au
- Department of Employment and Training
Links to information about training, employment, apprenticeships and TAFE Queensland
www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/
- Department of Industrial Relations
Provides information about industrial relations and workplace health and safety
www.dir.qld.gov.au/
- Queensland College of Teachers
The College was established by the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005, as an independent professional body representing all members of the Queensland teaching profession and commenced operations on 1 January 2006. - From website
www.qct.qld.edu.au/
- Queensland
Government Gateway
The access point for Queensland government sites with links to other interesting
Queensland sites as well as Commonwealth, local, and other state government
sites.
www.qld.gov.au
- Queensland
Studies Authority
The Authority
exercises portfolio-wide responsibilities for the development, review and
approval of pre-school guidelines and syllabuses for years 1-12, as well
as the development of professional resources for teachers to support the
implementation of relevant guidelines and syllabuses. It is also responsible
for the appropriateness of testing, assessment and moderation, and certification
of Queensland students, and the facilitation of tertiary entrance procedures.
www.qsa.qld.edu.au
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Australia
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- Australian Education International
An Australian Government initiative promoting Australian education and training to the world. Accessible in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Thai and Indonesian, this site includes general information for students and industry on studying in Australia
aei.dest.gov.au/Aei/Default.aspx
- Australian
Government Information
An excellent guide to federal, state and local government, the courts, and
political parties, compiled by the National Library. Links to sites on the
British Monarchy and world-wide government information.
www.nla.gov.au/oz/gov/
- Australian
Research Council (ARC)
The main government funding agency for research in all fields. Links to
information on Australian research grants and programmes.
www.arc.gov.au/arc_home/default.htm
- Curriculum
Corporation
Owned by all Australian State, Territory and Commonwealth Ministers of Education,
this organisation develops a wide range of products and services, such as
curriculum materials based on best practice teaching, to help schools and
school systems improve student learning. This great site for educators includes
news, advice on teaching, learning and assessment, and resources on specific
subjects.
www.curriculum.edu.au/index.php
- Department
of Education Science and Training
A gateway to national information and research in all education sectors.
Includes details of programs, publications and links to related sites.
www.dest.gov.au
- education.gov.au
- Government Services for Australians
An education portal to a comprehensive array of Commonwealth Government
information and services concerning all aspects and levels of education
in Australia.
www.education.gov.au
- The
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
The national expert and coordinating body on overseas skills assessments
and recognition provides information, advice and assistance in relation
to the recognition of overseas qualifications and skills to encourage improved
international arrangements for the recognition of qualifications and skills.
aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/default.htm
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Other Australian states
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- ACT
Dept of Education and Community Services
www.decs.act.gov.au
- NSW
Board of Studies New South Wales
Links to Australian and New Zealand schools online, professional development
information for teachers, HSC materials, and NSW syllabi.
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
- NSW
Department of Education and Training
The main site for the Department, which includes links to many sites in
the portfolio.
www.det.nsw.edu.au
- NSW
Public Schools
Includes information about public school operations in New South Wales.
www.schools.nsw.edu.au
- NT
Department of Education
Includes Northern Territory school and corporate information.
www.deet.nt.gov.au/education/
- SA
Department of Education and Children's Services
The South Australian education gateway to resources and news for professionals
and the public in the areas of preschool and child care, schooling, vocational
and TAFE systems.
www.dete.sa.gov.au/decs_home.asp
- TAS
Department of Education, Tasmania
Includes information on the department, current initiatives, media releases,
publications. Links to Discover - a practical education site for students,
teachers and the community.
www.education.tas.gov.au
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VIC Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Provides information on the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and
Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF)
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
- VIC
Department of Education and Training
Links to SOFWeb (Schools Web), Office of Post Compulsory Education,Training
and Employment and corporate information.
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/structure/postcomp/default.htm
- WA
Education Department of Western Australia
Provides quick and easy access to information about students, staff, schools,
educational programs and services, policy, special events and links to other
sites of interest. Specific sections for educators, students and parents.
www.det.wa.edu.au/education/
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Overseas departments/Ministries of Education
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- Council
of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)
A forum for discussion of education issues in Canada. Links to relevant
programs, reports, research ands statistics.
www.cmec.ca/index.en.html
- Department
of Education for Northern Ireland
Advises on departmental strategies and key information and statistics. Links
to School Information Portal.
www.deni.gov.uk
- New
Zealand Ministry of Education
Provides Departmental news, details on schools and initiatives in tertiary,
early childhood and Maori education. Links to NZ Education Gazette, the
Online Learning Centre and TeachNZ.
www.minedu.govt.nz
- United
Kingdom Department for Education and Skills
An informative site which links to media releases, new publications, current
educational initiatives, and other UK sites of interest.
www.dfes.gov.uk/index.shtml
- United
States Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Map of state education
agencies
www.ccsso.org/chief_state_school_officers/state_education_agencies/index.cfm
- United
States Department of Education
Includes US education headlines, research and statistics, programs and services,
and publications. Links to various sites such as ERIC and Encyclopedia of
ED Stat.
www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
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