Action description:
Up to $25 million for evidence-based approaches to address key drivers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student education outcomes. This will focus on expanding access to programs that have already proven to be effective in improving primary school reading outcomes.
Outcome:
Outcome 05
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
School attendance, at or above National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) minimum standards in reading, writing and numeracy for Years 3 and 5 and 7 and 9, Rates of highest education and training level completed (for those not completing Year 12 or equivalent)
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Education
Resourcing:
$25.0 million over 4 years from 2021-25
MultiLit Program ($8 million)
Good to Great Schools Australia Pilot ($5 million)
Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program ($10 million)
Closing the Gap Schools Initiatives Evaluation ($2 million)
Delivery timeframe:
Expected completion by December 2026
Agency:
Department of Education
National Indigenous Australians Agency