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Kingborough families and community members have celebrated the official opening of the Saltbush Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC), which will provide a variety of critical services and support for children aged 0-5 years and their families. Loc...

The Tasmanian Government is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and school communities.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Government is continuing to deliver The Line campaign, encouraging adults to s...

The tender for architectural consultants for the Dodges Ferry Primary School redevelopment has been released. As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Liberal Government has committed $25 million to deliver a major u...

The Tasmanian Government will reallocate pool upgrade funding, after an engineering report found that pipework at the Glen Dhu pool was at imminent risk of failure. The Tasmanian Government had previously made a $3.45 million commitment to upgrading ...

A new Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) has officially opened its doors in Sorell, providing a welcoming space for families and children to connect, learn and thrive.  The Nest is the latest CFLC that has opened as part of the Tasmanian Li...

Students across Tasmania are celebrating this National Science Week by coming together to attend workshops, conduct experiments and share their love of science.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, visited Elizabeth College today where students h...

The Tasmanian Government is supporting this Bullying No Way: National week of action – a national bullying prevention initiative aimed at connecting schools and communities to find solutions to prevent bullying.  Minister for Education, Jo...

The independent review of Tasmania’s Education System is now underway, with the Terms of Reference released today.  The review is being undertaken to provide advice to the Tasmanian Government on evidence-based and impactful reforms that w...

Libraries Tasmania is proposing to extend hours at a number of libraries around Tasmania and is seeking feedback for proposed variations to opening hours at some locations. The proposed changes include trialling Saturday opening at Kinimathatakinta/G...

As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, Government primary schools will be required to teach at least one hour per day of structured literacy from 2025.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said all primary school teachers wi...

Hundreds of Tasmanian students from Years 5 to 12 have taken part in the What Matters? Writing competition, with the Tasmanian award ceremony held today. As part of the competition, students were asked to respond to the question ‘what matters?&...

Tasmanian students are getting the support they need with reading earlier than ever before, thanks to a new suite of evidence-based screening tools that are being adopted as part of the Tasmanian Government’s Lifting Literacy Plan.  Minist...

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...

A Montello Primary School teacher has been recognised for inspiring students to engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, congratulated Daniel Edwards for being awarded a 2024 Prime ...

Today is Early Childhood Educators’ Day, a chance to celebrate the important contribution of early childhood educators in the lives of young children, their families and local communities.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Tasma...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government has launched the community consultation process for the $25 million upgrade of Dodges Ferry Primary School, as part of our Next 100 Days Plan.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the upgrades will provide ad...

Tasmania’s Legislative Council has passed a Bill that will play a critical role in creating a safer and more inclusive Tasmania for people living with disability. The Bill will now be introduced into the House of Assembly and debated in the com...

A new program to address bullying and discrimination in Tasmanian Government schools has been launched today.   The Just One program, provided by community organisation A Fairer World, promotes diversity through storytelling by Tasmanians w...

The redevelopment of Montello Primary School will commence next month, with the appointment of local building contractor Mead Con Building and Construction. Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said Mead Con will establish on the Montello site next wee...

The new Glenorchy Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) is nearing completion and will be open and ready to support children and their families from early next year.  Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said the Tasmanian Government is ensuring...

A trial to open Devonport and Penguin libraries for extended hours will launch in 2025.   Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said work is underway to set up the Open Library Access trial, which will provide greater accessibility for library...

As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, the Tasmanian Government is investing $750,000 to upskill and attract industry experts and skilled tradespeople to support Vocational Education and Training (VET) in our schools and college...

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is ensuring we can continue to attract high-quality teaching staff to our regional and remote areas, with planning now underway for upgrades and priority works to 14 residences in Queenstown.  As part of our 2030...

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...

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...