eGovernment
A guide to Internet sites for Australian and overseas government bodies of interest to education professionals.
Queensland
- Department of Education, Training and Employment
Provides comprehensive information about the Department of Education, Training and Employment, its services and projects.
deta.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
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 - Training - Department of Education, Training and Employment
Links to information about training, employment, apprenticeships and TAFE Queensland
training.qld.gov.au
Australia
- 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
www.aei.gov.au - Australian politics and government websites
An excellent guide to federal, state and local government, the courts, and political parties, compiled by the National Library.
www.nla.gov.au/research-guides/australian-politics-websites - 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 - Education Services Australia
Established in 2010 through the merger of Curriculum Corporation and Education.au, Education Services Australia is a national, not-for-profit company owned by all Australian education ministers.
www.esa.edu.au - Department
of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
A gateway to national information and research in all education sectors. Includes details of programs, publications and links to related sites.
www.deewr.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.
www.aei.gov.au/Services-And-Resources/Pages/AEINOOSR.aspx
Other Australian states
- ACT
Dept of Education and Training
www.det.act.gov.au - Board of Studies NSW
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 Communities
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 and Training
Includes Northern Territory school and corporate information.
www.det.nt.gov.au - SA
Department of Education and Child Development
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.decs.sa.gov.au - Tasmanian Department of Education
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 - 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 - Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Links to SOFWeb (Schools Web), Office of Post Compulsory Education, Training and Employment and corporate information.
www.education.vic.gov.au - WA Department of Education
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
Overseas departments/Ministries of Education
- 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 - 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
The Department was formed in 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. The site links to media releases, policies and procedures, research and statistics and educational initiatives.
www.education.gov.uk - 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