The Victorian Government, with the Free Kinder program, is committed to providing high quality early childhood education for all children, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds. Pre-Prep will be led by qualified teachers and be available in standalone kindergartens and long day care centres. Key Changes: Pre-Prep hours will increase from 15 to 30 weekly...Read More
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A flourishing partnership – The rise of the Indian community and educational ties between Karnataka & Australia
Australia’s demographic landscape is transforming, with the Indian community now recognised as the country’s second-largest and fastest-growing overseas group. This shift is not only reshaping cultural interactions but also bolstering educational ties, particularly between the state of Karnataka and Australia. The Australian Consul General in Bengaluru recently highlighted the burgeoning number of partnerships in education,...Read More
Housing Crisis – A barrier to Indian students’ educational aspirations in Australia
Australia’s appeal as a prime destination for international students is facing a significant challenge. A burgeoning housing crisis is now threatening to derail the dreams of many aspiring students, particularly those from India, who wish to pursue higher education on Australian shores. This shortage of affordable student accommodation is not only a logistical barrier but...Read More
In our increasingly connected world, the internet has become an invaluable resource for education and entertainment alike. However, with accessibility comes exposure, including to adult content that may not be suitable for younger eyes. For Australian-Indian families, this concern is magnified by the cultural nuances and varying degrees of digital literacy within the community. The...Read More
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Declares Recognition of Indian Academic Qualifications- Unveiling New Education Degree Verification System In a landmark announcement that promises to bolster educational exchange and cooperation between India and Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that Indian degrees would henceforth be recognised in Australia. This development introduces an education qualification recognition mechanism...Read More
A $5.8 billion strategy to create universal “pre-Kindergarten” by 2030 would provide families in New South Wales and Victoria access to an additional year of early education. Nearly a quarter of a million youngsters in New South Wales and Victoria will benefit from “play-based learning” before their first year of formal schooling during the next...Read More
Fully Vaccinated International Students to Arrive before Christmas
Education partners have signed up for a programme with the New South Wales government to bring back international students. The pilot programme will only be available to those who are fully vaccinated, with the first consignment of 500 overseas students due before Christmas. Institutions such as Macquarie University, University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Newcastle,...Read More
The Asha Community Health and Development Society (ASHA) is an Indian charitable organisation that works alongside residents of communities within Delhi. The charity collaborates with the University of Sydney to identify candidates who may be eligible for a life-changing scholarship worth up to $60,000. This year Tushar Joshi, 22, who lives in the slum area...Read More
It has been a tough economic year, not least for our industries that rely on open porous borders. Australian universities are suffering as strict border measures are having an adverse impact on the sector. International enrolments have dropped by a whopping 210,000 this year; in addition, 130,000 international students have been studying online. Ultimately, this...Read More
Six Students from India Receive Scholarships Worth 660K to Study at Deakin University
Six Indian students have received Deakin University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship 2021. With this latest development, Tanmay Arora, one of the students, will soon travel to Australia to further his education and eventually fulfil his dream of studying abroad. The scholarships are estimated at AUD 674,490 and were awarded for studies at one of the campuses...Read More