More Teachers, Better Education

STEM touches every aspect of our lives, from our smartphones to the technologies that enable us to explore the world around us and outer space. It also drives innovation in our fast-changing global economy. To succeed in this environment and for Queensland to continue to prosper into the future, our students need a strong foundation in STEM.

Supporting our students, including students with disability, to engage in education is essential for our young people to thrive and to realise their potential.

Professional learning will give teachers practical skills to confidently manage diverse classrooms, support individual learning needs and maintain strong academic standards. Students with disability represent more than 25% of all students in Queensland state schools. Building the confidence and capability of teachers to deliver high-quality education to students with disability will contribute to lifting outcomes for students and performance across the sector.

An additional 200 teachers per year is the minimum target; however, all teachers have the opportunity to engage in targeted professional learning through the EFI Catalogue. This number is the trackable target, influenced by the allocated funding for the initiative, including programs that require an application process or have limited placements due to the course structure (e.g. being delivered by a university institution). A 2026–2028 focus is due to the More Teachers, Better Education initiative being part of the Crisafulli government election commitment.

The EFI is a strategic initiative of the Department of Education. Delivered by the Capability branch, it consists of a centrally located Professional Learning Centre, and central and regional offices across Queensland, delivering professional learning statewide to build a confident and capable workforce. Learn more about the EFI.

Support for parents can be accessed via:

• Parentline
• Parent Navigator service
• Kids Helpline.

Departmental staff can learn more and enrol via the EFI Catalogue.

For more information, contact the EFI Government Election Commitments Capability team via email at EFI.StemandInclusion@qed.qld.gov.au.​