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Tasmanians can boost their digital skills at their local library with free digital support and events during Get Online Week from 14 to 20 October 2024.Get Online Week is an initiative of national charity Good Things Foundation Australia that support...

A stunning floor artwork will welcome visitors to the redeveloped State Library and Tasmanian Archives in Hobart. Called tunapri, meaning ‘knowledge’ in palawa kani, the artwork by respected Tasmanian Aboriginal artist Caleb Nichols-Manse...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering on its commitment to redevelop the North West Support School (NWSS).Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said following community consultation, the preferred site for the new NWSS Devonport campus has been...

This year’s 26Ten Week is focused on the important role that parents play in their child’s development of literacy and numeracy skills.Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said 26Ten Week, which runs from 21 – 27 October 2024, is a ce...

There were tears across the chamber as Tasmania’s House of Assembly passed the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Bill 2024. The Bill was introduced into the Legislative Council, where it passed in September. Minister for Disabi...

The Tasmanian Government’s Youth Career Facilitator Pilot will soon be expanded into the north of the State providing Year 9 and 10 students in secondary schools with more vocational learning opportunities as part of the Youth Jobs Strategy.&nb...

Today is World Teachers’ Day, a day to celebrate and thank teachers for all the work they do to educate, inspire, care for and empower our learners. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, expressed the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s deep appr...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has announced the 15 new schools that will join the Healthy School Lunch Program in 2025. As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Government is doubling the program from 30 to 60 sc...

All Tasmanian public schools will be fully and fairly funded in 2026 following a historic bilateral agreement signed today by the Albanese and Rockliff Governments. The bilateral agreement formalises the Statement of Intent signed by both Governments...

The Tasmanian Government has announced the initial schools that will receive funding for new and upgraded industry-standard equipment, as part of our $30 million Vocational Education and Training (VET) Futures Fund.  Minister for Education, Jo P...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing its commitment to Yemaya Women's Support Service in Launceston.Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence and Liberal Member for Rosevears, Jo Palmer, said Yemaya will receive $190,000 over the nex...

The Tasmanian Government has today launched a new Lifting Literacy website, highlighting our commitment to improving literacy rates in Tasmania. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said our Government’s Lifting Literacy 3-Year Implementation Pla...

The Tasmanian Government is delivering on our commitment to redevelop Hobart City High School, with the construction tender released today.  The $23 million redevelopment of the school, which commenced with early enabling works to support co-edu...

The search for Tasmania’s first Disability Commissioner is underway, with applications now open for the groundbreaking role. An independent statutory appointment, the Disability Commissioner is a key component of the Tasmanian Government&rsquo...

Thousands of senior secondary students across Tasmania will undertake end-of-year exams over the next two weeks.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said end-of-year exams are an important milestone for many of Tasmania’s young people. &l...

The Tasmanian Government is committed to expanding opportunities for Tasmanians to develop the digital skills they need for today’s online world. A new guide to support online learning at home will be provided to families of children from kind...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has launched the community consultation process for the $15.1 million redevelopment of South George Town Primary School, as part of our Third 100 Day Plan. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the consultation proc...

A police representative from Germany is visiting Tasmania to see first-hand the Tasmanian Government’s world-leading electronic monitoring program of high-risk family violence perpetrators.Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence, J...

The Tasmanian Government is supporting our youngest learners' language and literacy development through the Nursery Rhyme Project. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, visited George Town Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) to celebrate World Nurs...

The Tasmanian Government is recognising the valuable contribution of Tasmania’s women, with applications now open for the 2025 International Women’s Day Small Grants Program. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, Jo P...

The Tasmanian Government is investing in school libraries to create literacy-rich environments for children and young people throughout their school years. A new School Libraries Team has been established within Libraries Tasmania to support school ...

Tenders have been released for upgrades to 14 teacher residences in Queenstown. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said by providing modern, fit-for-purpose residences for our teachers, we can help ensure that we encourage educators to stay in our r...

Eight Tasmanian teachers have been named recipients of the prestigious Hardie Fellowship. The Hardie Fellowship provides teachers who are permanent employees of the Department for Education, Children and Young People with the opportunity to undertake...

More than $2 million in additional funding is being provided to specialised sexual violence services to enable them to provide support to those impacted by sexual violence. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, Jo Palmer, said th...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has committed $2.4 million over two years to support a broad range of education and training options for young people in the senior years of schooling. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the investment will allow...