Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek has announced that 161 finalists will contend for top honours in the Queensland regional finals of the 52nd Queensland Training Awards. read more... about Finalists announced for QLD Training Awards

The Premier has announced 2,250 more teacher aide hours every week for another 384 Prep classes in 69 state schools. The $6 million announcement, funded in last week’s budget, is the second round of schools to receive more funding as part of the Government’s $54 million Prep teacher aide initiative. read more... about Minister's statement: Another 2,250 Prep Teacher Aide hours across 69 state schools

Nominations are now open for the 2013 QCT Excellence in Teaching Awards. Registered Queensland school teachers from a State, Catholic or independent school can be nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award. read more... about Nominate now for the QCT Excellence in Teaching Awards

School communities throughout the state are encouraged to give their local Parents and Citizens’ Associations a ‘pat on the back’ today on the third annual Queensland P&C Day. read more... about Schools celebrate Queensland P&C Day

A plan to improve teacher quality and give young Queenslanders the best possible start in life has been announced, with the Great Teachers = Great Results direct action plan designed to build on the strength of Queensland’s existing school funding model and extend the government’s reform agenda to focus on the most important piece of the education system – the teacher. read more... about Great teachers = Great results

The Federal government has announced the Early Years Quality Fund (EYQF) to help support the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF). Grants will be provided to services in order to offset the cost of employing a higher qualified workforce and ensure quality education and care is being delivered while maintaining affordability for parents. read more... about Federal government statement: Boost for quality early childhood education

The end of a school term typically sees an increase in strain and sprain injuries amongst teachers and other school staff, due to the increase in clean ups and furniture relocation tasks. With the end of term one fast approaching, careful thought and planning is needed to develop the safest and most efficient way to undertake these tasks. read more... about Avoiding end of term injuries

Queensland schools are encouraged to register and ‘take a stand together’ on the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence to be held on Friday March 15, 2013. read more... about Qld Government media statement: Queensland schools urged to join day of action

The education industry is an outstanding example of an industry working hard and successfully returning people back to work. Figures show a strong commitment by both employers and workers to ensure a positive return to work outcome. read more... about Education and training industry leading the way in return to work