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The Tasmanian Government is strengthening its commitment to keeping children safe and families together, investing $8 million over two years for the Intensive Family Engagement Service. The service is a voluntary program designed to assist families w...

Consultation has opened on Tasmania’s first Disability Inclusion Plan. Minister for Disability Services, Jo Palmer, said the plan is a key measure of Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024, and will focus on improving access and...

The Tasmanian Government continues to actively manage the recalled sand situation and is working to reopen schools safely as quickly as possible. Preliminary testing of physical sand samples from Tasmanian Government schools has not indicated the pre...

All previously closed Tasmanian Government schools will reopen tomorrow following an extensive cleaning effort. A number of schools were closed or partially closed as a precautionary approach following the nationwide recall of coloured sand. Minister...

The Tasmanian Government continues to support young people who have spent time in the Out of Home Care system and are transitioning into adulthood, through ongoing investment in the Transition to Independence (T2i) Program. Minister for Children and ...

The Tasmanian Government is investing in high-quality curriculum resources for every classroom, supporting teachers with the tools they need to deliver consistent, evidence-based teaching. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said schools have been cha...

The independent Sustainable Transport Solution report has been released, delivering on a key commitment of the Tasmanian Government. The Government engaged peak body for disability service organisations, National Disability Services, to examine acces...

Lauderdale Primary School is entering a new chapter, with the official opening of its $6.5 million redevelopment, delivering modern and flexible learning spaces designed for the needs of one of Tasmania’s fastest-growing school communities. Min...

A Tasmanian Government-funded driving program is breaking down barriers to employment for young people. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said Driving for Jobs provides free driving lessons to Year 11 and 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ...

Registrations are now open for the Big Summer Read at Libraries Tasmania. The free reading club is back for another year, running until 31 January 2026. The Big Summer Read gives young people plenty of reasons to dive into books and have fun over the...

Tasmanians are being encouraged to reflect on their role in building a more inclusive community as we mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025. This year’s theme, fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing socia...

More Tasmanian students will benefit from a free, healthy school breakfast each school day, with the Variety Breakfast Program expanding to 36 additional government schools next year. The new schools will join the program from Term 1 next year, follo...

The draft concept plan for the new Dorset Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) at Scottsdale has been released for public consultation. Developed by local firm JAWS Architects, the concept plan incorporates feedback from the Local Enabling Group a...

The final report from the Teachers Registration Act Review Steering Committee has been released, delivering on a key commitment of the Tasmanian Government. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the report is another way the Government is ensuring ...

More than 15,000 senior secondary students receive their end-of-year 2025 results today from Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, congratulated all years 11 and 12 students on their achievements throug...

The Tasmanian Government and the United Workers Union have finalised a one-year agreement, ensuring Education Facility Attendants receive a fair and affordable pay rise before Christmas. The agreement, endorsed by UWU members earlier this week, inclu...

A new program designed to lift standards and strengthen oversight in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services has been launched in Tasmania.The program, Raising the Standard Tasmania, will deliver targeted and intensive support to Tasmanian...

Tasmanians with disability and those connected to the disability community are being encouraged to apply for membership of the inaugural Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Advisory Council.Minister for Disability Services, Jo Palmer, said expressions of ...

The Tasmanian Government is swinging open school gates after hours to give students and local communities access to modern playgrounds, ovals, and indoor and outdoor sports courts. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Government is committed ...

Tasmania’s most loved books of 2025 have been identified.Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said Libraries Tasmania’s Top 10 lists have been released and prove, once again, Tasmanians are passionate readers.“Last year Tasmanians bor...

The Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million funding through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund and $5 million from the Tasmanian Government to deliver more not-for-profit early learning services...

More than 60 exceptional Tasmanian senior secondary students from across the state received TASC Outstanding Achievement Awards. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, recognised the 65 students at a ceremony at Government House today. “I want to c...

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Gail Peyton has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for Tasmania’s first Multi-School Organisation. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, congratulated Ms Peyton, who was selected from a strong field of applicants as the best candidate t...

More than 57,000 Tasmanian Government school students have returned to classrooms across the State today, for the start of another exciting school year. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said it was wonderful to join staff and students at West Launc...