Dec 12, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
In 2015, the Australian Government will help 183 non-government schools construct new classrooms, build specialist learning spaces and improve student and staff amenities, as part of the Capital Grants Programme (CGP). More than 80 000 students will benefit from the...
Dec 9, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Liberal Senator for Victoria, today visited the future site of the Wandong-Heathcote Junction War Memorial to congratulate organisers on receiving a $20,000 Australian Government grant. The funding was allocated as part of the Government’s...
Dec 3, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, will this evening meet the recipients of the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships at a dinner at the National Gallery of Australia. The Endeavour Dinner will profile the 32 Australian...
Dec 2, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
A welcome addition will be made to the National History Challenge in 2015. The Menzies Foundation will sponsor a new category of the National History Challenge to encourage school students to investigate the legacy of Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister, Sir...
Dec 2, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Angus Christie, a year 5 student from The Hutchins School in Tasmania, has been named the 2014 Australian Young Historian of the Year. His winning submission looked at Australia’s participation in the Vietnam War. Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to...
Nov 19, 2014 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Young people have only got a few days left to nominate for the 2015 National Youth Awards. Applications for the 2015 National Youth Awards close at midday on Thursday, 27 November 2014 (AEDT). The awards, which include a $2000 prize and national recognition,...
