Purpose

We help to create an inclusive and prosperous Australia by maximising opportunity through national leadership on education, skills and employment policy development.

Outcome 1 - Quality early learning and schooling

Improved early learning, schooling, student educational outcomes and transition to and from school, through access to quality child care support, effective parent engagement, quality teaching and learning environments.

The following programs support the delivery of this outcome:

Program 1.1 Support for the Child Care System

Program 1.2 Child Care Subsidy

Program 1.3 Government Schools National Support

Program 1.4 Non-Government Schools National Support

Program 1.5 Early Learning and Schools Support

Outcome 2 - Quality higher education, international education and international quality research

Promote growth in economic productivity and social wellbeing through access to quality higher education, international education and international quality research.

The following programs support the delivery of this outcome:

Program 2.1 Commonwealth Grants Scheme

Program 2.2 Higher Education Superannuation Program

Program 2.3 Higher Education Support

Program 2.4 Higher Education Loan Program

Program 2.5 Investment in Higher Education Research

Program 2.6 Research Capacity

Program 2.7 International Education Support

Outcome 3 - Quality skills and training

Promote growth in economic productivity and social wellbeing through access to quality skills and training.

Program 3.1 Building Skills and Capability

Program 3.2 VET Student Loans

Outcome 4 - Employment and jobs

Foster a productive and competitive labour market through policies and programs that assist job seekers into work and meet employer needs.

Program 4.1 Employment Services

Note: Program names and numbers are as published in the Education Skills and Employment Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2019–20.