TRACE e-Gov Portal

Title	Description
ABSTUDY	Helps with costs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who are studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship.
International Day of People with Disability	A United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. Provides information about IDPwD in Australia.
Students and trainees	Payments and services to support people who are undertaking approved studies or training, or planning to undertake approved studies or training.
Assistance for isolated children scheme	Help for students who cannot go to an appropriate state school because of geographical isolation, disability or special health needs.
Youth sites – states and territories	Provides links to state and territory information and resource gateways for young people and the issues they face.
Science – science.gov.au	Find out more about the Australian Government’s commitment to and investment in science.
Australia's Chief Scientist	Dr Alan Finkel AO, as Australia's Chief Scientist, provides high-level independent advice to the Government on science, technology and innovation issues of central or emerging importance.
Australian Antarctic Division	Leads Australia's Antarctic program. It conducts antarctic research, protects the Antarctic environment and maintains the Antarctic Treaty System.
Australian Astronomical Observatory	Operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical community of Australia and provides world-class observing facilities for Australian optical astronomers.
Australian Institute of Marine Science	Australia's tropical marine research agency. Provides leadership in research into tropical marine environments and their living aquatic resources.
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation	Conducts research and development in relation to a broad range of nuclear science and technology activities, and the production and use of radioisotopes.
Australian Ocean Data Network	Provides a whole-of-government approach to ocean data management. A joint venture between Australian Government marine data agencies.
CSIRO 100	Explore the rich history of CSIRO in Canberra. CSIRO’s work in the Australian Capital Territory has helped form the backbone of the Canberra community, with multiple generations of families working for the organisation.
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation	One of the world's largest and most diverse scientific and industrial research organisations, supporting Australia's industry needs and delivering education programs for schools, teachers and the wider community.
CSIROpedia	Since 1916, CSIRO has been responsible for scientific and commercial developments. Some, like Aerogard and Softly®, are now household names. Over the years, CSIRO has made a difference to people’s lives through practical science and innovative ideas. Innovations such as plastic banknotes to reduce counterfeiting, WiFi technology to connect computers without wires and the anti-flu drug Relenza®, are used around the world.
Education & Outreach	For more than 35 years, CSIRO has proudly delivered innovative learning opportunities to schools, teachers and the wider community.
Geological Timescale: Australia through time	Provides information about the various geological timescale periods, including life and minerals for each, and an animated palaeogeographic map visualising the formation of the continents. It also displays the changing sea level and Australia's climate trend up to 540 million years ago.
GrazFeed	A decision support tool to help graziers improve the profitability of livestock production through the more efficient use of pastures and supplementary feeds.
National Science Week	Provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists, encourages an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and encourages younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre	Promotes greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community, making that experience fun, interactive, and relevant.
Shell Questacon Science Circus	A partnership between Questacon and the Australian National University, science graduates bring lively presentations of science to towns and schools across regional Australia while they study for a Master of Science Communication Outreach.
Square Kilometre Array	A global next-generation radio telescope project involving institutions from over 20 countries. It will be the largest and most capable radio telescope ever constructed. Australia and southern Africa will each host different SKA components.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority	Develops and administers national school curriculum and national assessments, collects and publishes school performance data, provides school curriculum resource services and provides support to teachers.
Education Services Australia	Provides education services to support delivery of national priorities and initiatives in the schools, training and higher education sectors.
National Digital Learning Resources Network	Contains more than 12,000 digital curriculum resources that are free for use in all Australian schools. The resources are aligned to state and territory curriculums and are progressively being aligned to the Australian Curriculum as it develops.
Australian Early Development Census	A nationwide survey that shows how young Australian children have developed as they start full-time education. Collects data in areas such as physical health; social competence; and language and cognitive skills.
Child care and early learning agenda	Describes policies and programmes that help you access quality and affordable childcare and early childhood education.
Early years learning framework	Describes the principles, practice and outcomes essential to support and enhance young children's learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.
Career development	Provides information on resources to help people, particularly young people, plan their careers through education, training and career choices.
School Entry Point	Access for the Department of Education and Training's school programs for school representatives to apply for funding.
Higher education system	The higher education sector is made up of universities and other higher education institutions. The Australian Government supports the sector through policies, funding and programmes.
Study and training support loans	Provides taxation information relating to government assistance for people undertaking higher education, trade apprenticeships and other training programs.
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency	Regulates and assures the quality of Australia’s large, diverse and complex higher education sector, comprising both public and private universities, Australian branches of overseas universities, and other higher education providers with and without self-accrediting authority.
indigenous.gov.au	Connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Government policies and programmes and raises awareness about the initiatives that affect them most.
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies	Conducts, facilitates and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, especially through research, collections and publications. Provides information about their archives, library and Native Title Research Unit.
Indigenous Higher Education Units	Located in universities around Australia, these units provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, create a network of students/academics and provide an Indigenous presence on all Australian university campuses.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage	A regular report used by all Australian governments, the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare to understand the nature of Indigenous disadvantage and as a result has helped to inform the development of policies to address Indigenous disadvantage.
Austrade – Australian Trade and Investment Commission	Assists Australian businesses to expand their business outside Australia with information about export markets, grants and assistance and promotes and supports productive foreign investment and international education in Australia.
International Education	Supports the international education industry through policy development and advice; quality assurance and consumer protection; and qualifications recognition.
Provider Registration and International Students Management System	Provides Australian education providers with the Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) facilities required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislation. To use this site you must be an authorized user and you must have a valid Sign-On and Password.
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students	CRICOS is the official website that lists all Australian education providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered. Search for information about courses offered by Australian education institutions.
ESOS legislative framework	The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework protects the interests of overseas students and Australia's reputation for delivering quality education services by setting out standards, roles and responsibilities for education institutions that teach overseas students, as well as providing tuition and financial assurance for students.
Scholarships information for international students	Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organisations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research.
Study Overseas	Provides information and advice on options for studying overseas as part of your university or vocational course.
Tuition Protection Service	Assists international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study. Ensures students are able to either complete their studies in another course or with another provider or receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees.
Adult migrant English program	Provides up to 510 hours of free English lessons to eligible adult migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Literacy Net	Provides links to a range of adult literacy resources, training material and professional development resources for industry trainers/assessors .
National Literacy and Numeracy Week	Celebrates the progress Australian schools are making in raising the literacy and numeracy levels of all students. It showcases the hard work school communities have undertaken to increase their efforts to improve literacy and numeracy standards of students.
Skills for Education and Employment	Provides language, literacy and numeracy training to help you improve your speaking, reading, writing or basic maths skills. The program aims to improve your chances of getting and keeping a job, as well as making your everyday life easier.
My School	Search the profiles of almost 10,000 Australian schools. Find information about schools of interest to you and compare their resources and performance with similar schools across the country.
Australian Curriculum	The Curriculum sets out, through content descriptions and achievement standards, what students should be taught and achieve, as they progress through school. Includes the Foundation to Year 10 and the Senior Secondary curriculum.
Moving schools	Provides information for parents to assist in supporting the needs of school age children when moving schools.
National Safe Schools Framework	Provides a vision and guiding principles to help Australian schools create learning environments which are free from bullying, harassment, aggression and violence.
Schooling	Describes policies and programmes that help all children have access to education that meets their needs.
Sporting Schools	Offers students in primary schools access to sports based activities before, during or after school.
Trade Training Centres in Schools Program	Enables eligible secondary schools to seek funding for infrastructure so they can offer a broad range of vocational education and training options to students from years 9 to 12.

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