Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace

http://www.deewr.gov.au

Outcome 1:
Improved access to quality services that support early childhood learning and care for children through a national quality framework, agreed national standards, investment in infrastructure, and support for parents, carers, services and the workforce.

Outcome 2:
Improved learning, and literacy, numeracy and educational attainment for school students, through funding for quality teaching and learning environments, workplace learning and career advice.

Outcome 3:
A growth in skills, qualifications and productivity through funding to improve teaching quality, learning, and tertiary sector infrastructure, international promotion of Australia’s education and training sectors, and partnerships with
industry.

Outcome 4:
Enhanced employability and acquisition of labour market skills and knowledge and participation in society through direct financial support and funding of employment and training services.

Outcome 5:
Safer, fairer and more productive workplaces for employers and employees by promoting and supporting the adoption of fair and flexible workplace arrangements and safer working arrangements.