The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration sets out Australia’s national vision and goals for education, placing young Australians at the heart of its purpose. Endorsed by all Australian education ministers, it builds upon previous declarations to ensure education remains responsive to the needs of students in an ever-changing world.
National Goals for Education
Excellence and Equity
Every student should have access to high-quality education, regardless of background, in an environment that promotes fairness and inclusivity.
Confident, Lifelong Learners
Education should empower students to become creative, resilient, and informed individuals with strong foundational skills and a lifelong commitment to learning.
Key Commitments
- Strengthening collaboration between schools, families, and communities.
- Supporting high-quality teaching and educational leadership.
- Ensuring strong foundations through early childhood education.
- Building core literacy and numeracy skills in primary education.
- Enhancing engagement during the middle years of schooling.
- Creating clear pathways for lifelong learning and transitions to further education or employment.
- Delivering a world-class curriculum and assessment system.
- Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to reach their full potential.
- Addressing educational disadvantage to promote equity for all learners.
- Improving transparency and accountability in educational outcomes.
This declaration highlights the vital role of education in shaping the future of individuals and the nation. It aims to ensure that all young Australians are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in a complex and evolving world.
Read the full declaration: Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration.pdf