Australian Government Department of Education

Three new Regional University Study Hubs have officially opened, and an existing Hub has opened its new site. 🎉 Ashburton University Study Hub, Gippsland East Study Hub Outreach and RAPAD Central West Queensland have opened across Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland. CUC Ovens Murray has opened its new premises in Wangaratta, Victoria. Students have access to study spaces, high-speed internet, computers, general administrative support, and academic skills advice. Student Scott Stenson is studying a Bachelor of Engineering through Ashburton University Study Hub. “I enjoy the study hub because it affords me the opportunity to connect with other students, as studying remotely can be challenging. The hub has excellent facilities that provide a relaxed environment to study.” To find out more, read our newsroom article: http://srkr.io/6048nSO Gippsland East Study Hub and Gippsland East Study Hub Outreach, RAPAD - Remote Area Planning and Development Board, Country Universities Centre

The Australian Government has released a summary on the next steps for the Australian Universities Accord reforms for higher education in Australia. It includes new measures for cost of living relief for students with a HELP debt, funding reforms to help more students from underrepresented backgrounds go to university and succeed, and reforms to help meet our future skill needs. These changes will have far-reaching benefits for Australians and the national economy. To find out more, read the summary at http://srkr.io/6044nIG

Have you ever had an X-Ray or a CT scan? The process can be complicated and time-consuming and in the crucial first “golden hour” after a stroke, any delays can be life-threatening. 🏥 Micro-X, with help from the The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and Microscopy Australia, is trialling portable CT scanners in ambulances – in the hope they will speed up diagnosis and revolutionise stroke care. This work is supported by the department’s NCRIS program. Learn more at http://srkr.io/6043n9J. #NCRISimpact

Received a promotion or pay rise recently? It might change your HELP debt repayments. Check out the repayment thresholds, and proposed changes to the repayment system, at http://srkr.io/6044n9K

This year, Roundabout Canberra were the beneficiaries of our 2024 Graduate Program’s fundraising activities. Throughout the year, the Graduate Fundraising Committee encouraged participation in a range of events and activities across the department, including chocolate sales, happy hours, raffles, bake sales, a silent auction, and trivia night. During the graduate completion ceremony, Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs Jack, Kaylah and Jessica presented a cheque to Roundabout Canberra, revealing this year's graduate cohort raised a total of $19,275.27! Funds raised will go towards providing safe, high quality, essential baby, and children’s items to families in need. This is an incredible achievement, and we are immensely proud of this year’s fundraising efforts.

Take some time for your end of term reflection. One of the ways you can do this is using Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership (AITSL)'s online teacher self-assessment tool which is aimed at teachers at all career stages. The questionnaire will highlight areas for individual development and can help with professional learning development in the new year. You can check out the tool by visiting http://srkr.io/6044nX6

Youthgovau has launched their brand new Digital Youth Hub! 🥳 Check it out below 👇

Don’t miss out! Applications to establish up to 4 additional Suburban University Study Hubs close 20 December 2024. This is in addition to the recently announced 10 new Suburban University Study Hubs to be established across the country. Organisations are encouraged to apply to host a hub to support students to reach their academic goals. The hubs will provide study spaces, IT and internet access, and administrative and student support services. To find out more on how to apply: http://srkr.io/6040ndk

Meet Meg, one of the many recipients from Round 1 of the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships. Meg shares with us how the scholarship is providing her with financial support to help achieve her goal of becoming a teacher who makes a difference for her students. “When I graduate, I am most looking forward to joining a school community that values the differences in people. I hope I will be able to make a difference for students” If you are planning to start a teaching degree in 2025 you may be eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship. Round 2 applications are now open until 5:00pm AEDT on Monday 13 January 2025. Check your eligibility and find out how to apply: http://srkr.io/6045ndJ

Did you know that cement and concrete production generate around 8% of global emissions every year? This makes cement production the world's single biggest industrial cause of carbon pollution. Researchers at the UNSW, in collaboration with Adbri and AUSTRALIAN STEEL MILL SERVICES PTY LIMITED, have successfully created a low-carbon concrete mix that replaces 50% of cement with a by-product of the steel-making process called slag. This not only reduces the carbon footprint of concrete but also significantly enhances its strength and durability. This research is enabled through the department’s Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) program. Learn more: http://srkr.io/6046ndK #AEA