Action description:
The NSA was agreed by all governments in October 2023, and commenced on 1 January 2024. Closing the Gap is an inaugural national priority of the NSA and included as a specific policy initiative, with up to $214 million in additional Commonwealth investment of over the life of the NSA to help overcome the entrenched inequality faced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so that their life outcomes are equal to all Australians. Through greater participation, increased attainment and completion of VET qualifications to obtain culturally safe and meaningful employment, the NSA supports the four Priority Reforms of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Priority reform:
All
Outcome:
Outcome 06
Outcome 07
Status:
New
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Cert III and above VET commencements and attrition and completion rates.
Proportion of youth Not Engaged in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) by disability or long term health condition or caring responsibility or looking for work.
Rates of highest education/training level completed (for those not completing Year 12 or equivalent).
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Skills and Training
Resourcing:
$214.0 million
Delivery timeframe:
Expected completion by 31 December 2028
Agency:
Department of Education
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
National Indigenous Australians Agency