National Disability Insurance Scheme will start in Australia from July 2013
A National Disability Insurance Scheme will start in Australia from July 2013 in up to four locations across the country. From mid 2013, about 10,000 people with significant and permanent disabilities will start to receive support. By July 2014, that figure will rise to 20,000 people. The timeframe announced today means the first stage of an NDIS will More...
Early childhood education and development
Interview of Peter Garrett ,Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. HOST: Joining us now from our Parliament House studio is the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter More...
Child Care Rebate is great help to many families
By Anita : New fortnightly payments of the child care rebate are helping more than 270,000 families manage the costs of care. Minister for Early Childhood and Child Care Kate Ellis and Minister for Human Services More...
Yearly performance assessment of teachers in Australian school
By Anita : Teachers in every Australian school will have a yearly performance assessment which will include classroom observation and evidence of student outcomes, under proposals released for consultation today. The More...