Explicit Teaching Accelerator Fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $20 million over 3 years to deliver an Explicit Teaching Accelerator Fund. This fund would identify and back initiatives which drive the take-up of explicit teaching practices and professional development of educators.

Funding would be distributed as $0.5 million in 2025-26, $7million each in 2026-27 and 2027-28 and $6.9 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Explicit Teaching Accelerator Fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $20 million over 3 years to deliver an Explicit Teaching Accelerator Fund. This fund would identify and back initiatives which drive the take-up of explicit teaching practices and professional development of educators.

Funding would be distributed as $0.5 million in 2025-26, $7million each in 2026-27 and 2027-28 and $6.9 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Install air ventilation, HEPA filters and carbon dioxide monitors in all schools

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding in 2026-27 for all schools in Australia to purchase and install an air ventilation system, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, and a carbon dioxide monitor in each classroom and indoor communal space, such as libraries or break rooms.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable ongoing employment for researchers – Improve STEM education through teacher training

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $41.7 million annually on an ongoing basis (more than $425 million over the medium term) to improve STEM education by enhancing teacher training, creating a national database of professional development courses and funding relief cover for teachers while they undertake training.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026 and be indexed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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Supporting equitable ongoing employment for researchers – Improve STEM education through teacher training

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $41.7 million annually on an ongoing basis (more than $425 million over the medium term) to improve STEM education by enhancing teacher training, creating a national database of professional development courses and funding relief cover for teachers while they undertake training.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026 and be indexed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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$14 million to deliver school sessions in First Nations languages

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $14 million over 4 years to support First Nations language revival by funding organisations working with schools and First Nations teachers to deliver sessions in a mix of First Nations languages and English.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount and start from 1 July 2026.

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$14 million to deliver school sessions in First Nations languages

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $14 million over 4 years to support First Nations language revival by funding organisations working with schools and First Nations teachers to deliver sessions in a mix of First Nations languages and English.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount and start from 1 July 2026.

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Funding to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2026-27 to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools. This includes funding to develop a plan for expanding mental health services for children, both within schools and in the wider community.

The proposal would be non-going and start from 1 July 2026.

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Funding to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2026-27 to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools. This includes funding to develop a plan for expanding mental health services for children, both within schools and in the wider community.

The proposal would be non-going and start from 1 July 2026.

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Funding to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2026-27 to investigate pathways for children to access better mental health support in schools. This includes funding to develop a plan for expanding mental health services for children, both within schools and in the wider community.

The proposal would be non-going and start from 1 July 2026.

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