The announcement of the 2012-13 federal budget has seen a number of funding initiatives for Australian education, many of which will directly benefit families with children in school.

Information on Vocational Education and Training (VET) and apprenticeships.

These days the emphasis is on students developing their own ability to complete tasks at home and on time.

Beyond school

What happens after your child is enrolled?

Schools throughout Australia belong in one of three main sectors: government, Catholic or independent. For many people, choosing a sector is the first and most fundamental step towards choosing a school.