Aboriginal programs in schools

The Children and Schooling Program complements a range of state, territory and Australian Government programs that aim to improve the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The program provides targeted complementary support, enabling innovation and providing opportunities to leverage further grant funding.

This program will support activity that will achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education outcomes, such as but not limited to :. The Australian Government will work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, so that individuals, families and communities can build their future their own way.

This program will help children to attend school and get a good education that will help lead to a good job, leading to a better future for themselves, their family and community. Information on funding requirements under the Children and Schooling Program is outlined in the Indigenous Advancement Strategy Guidelines. Skip to main content. What this program will fund This program will support activity that will achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education outcomes, such as but not limited to : Increasing participation and positive learning outcomes in early childhood development, care and education leading to improved school readiness.

Increasing school attendance and improving educational outcomes, including literacy and numeracy. Increasing Year 12 attainment and pathways to further training and education.

Increasing course completions in tertiary studies. Increasing the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to engage with schools and other education providers. Engage parents and community to help drive the demand for quality education and training, including early childhood education and care.

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