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education
Aborignal education in schools
The NSW Aboriginal Education Policy is informed by developments in state and national education and training policies and reports on Aboriginal issues.
Adult and community education
The Adult and Community Education (ACE) Unit promotes community education, supports funded community colleges and provides information and advice on community education across NSW.
Early learning and childcare
Childcare NSW provides information on different types of child care and how to access assistance with the cost of child care.
Education and training for carers
Carer Associations throughout Australia provide interactive and informative workshops for carers covering a broad range of issues and skills relating to the caring role.
Find a public school
Find your local public primary school or high school. This online tool provides school contacts, addresses and websites.
State Training Services
State Training Services manages activities and programs which address the NSW Government's policies on the state's future skills needs.
Universities
Institution-specific information including admission requirements, special requirements, charges and fees, and student services and facilities.
Find a preschool
Preschools provide educational programs for children for one year prior to enrolment in Kindergarten.
Indigenous higher education
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage.
State Library of NSW
Use the State Library online to search manuscripts, newspapers, maps, rare books and collections.
UAC tertiary admissions
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes applications for admission to most undergraduate courses at participating institutions.
Centre for Continuing Education
The University of Sydney offers an extensive number of short courses on a wide range of topics, all of which are open to the general public.
Indigenous Cadetship Program
The Indigenous Cadetship Program assists students to complete study at approved tertiary institutions.
Library database
NSW public libraries receive free access to ten essential statewide digital databases. These databases cover current affairs, health and science to the environment and include Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre, Consumer Health Complete, Science Reference Center and GreenFILE.
National apprenticeships
Australian apprenticeships are the best way to combine training and employment and can lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
Community Colleges Australia
Community colleges offer a wide range of general interest courses as well as nationally accredited courses.
National Library of Australia
The Library's collections of Australiana have developed into the nation's single most important resource of materials recording the Australian cultural heritage.
NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
Information for Aboriginal communities on issues relating to education and training.
Aboriginal Education Council
The AEC initiates and supports educational programs and also informs the wider community about the difficulties confronting Aboriginal people today.
I want to study overseas
Information about studying overseas, including where to study, financial assistance and travelling.
Learn English
NSW AMES provides leadership in the field of quality language and literacy education through its course provision, resource and curriculum development.
Mobile libraries
There are 23 mobile libraries in New South Wales, managed by local government and servicing remote and isolated communities.
My School information service
Use MySchool to search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools.
International students - AFIS
Australian Federation of International Students is a non-profit, community oriented organisation aimed at assisting international students to maximise the scope and potential of their experience living and studying in Australia.
Open Colleges
Open Colleges is Australia's leader in open learning. They offer over 130 flexible online and distance education courses that allow you to fit study around your lifestyle.
Education and learning
Find out about educational and learning opportunities in NSW for you and your family.
Short courses
Here you can find thousands of courses in NSW that you can study either in a classroom, online or via distance learning.
Aboriginal education
The NSW Aboriginal Education Policy is informed by developments in state and national education and training policies and reports on Aboriginal issues.
Casual teaching positions
Casual.Direct is an automated casual teacher staffing system offering a statewide service to schools and approved casual teachers.
TAFE course finder
Information about finding the right TAFE course for you and how to plan your career.
Teaching Heritage
Teaching Heritage aims to educate students to think critically about heritage issues and to develop skills which can be used to influence heritage issues.
TAFE short courses
TAFE NSW short courses provide intensive training to help advance your career, update your skills and knowledge, or meet specific legislative requirements. There are a wide range of short courses available across a broad range of industry areas.
Mathematics primary school homework resources
Count Me In Too is a professional development program developed to support the effective teaching of mathematics in years K-6. The program melds findings from research about how children learn mathematics, with research on effective professional development.
University of the Third Age
U3A Online offers short online courses and many other useful resources for older people, especially those who are geographically, physically or socially isolated.
International students
NSW schools are recognised for their excellent quality education programs, offering a secure pathway to a career or to further study including Australian and overseas universities.
English as a second language
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are available for students - in both primary and high schools - whose first language is not English.
