Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Community Liaison Officers helping students to achieve
19 June 2023Community Liaison Officers (CLOs), who work in the department’s Bilingual and Cultural Support team (EALD), support the settlement, wellbeing, inclusion and learning of students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Refreshed SA Skills Commission to address skills shortages
16 June 2023The State Government has appointed a new South Australian Skills Commissioner. It follows a nationwide recruitment process for the role.
$100 million in infrastructure upgrades for schools
14 June 2023The State Government will invest $100.2 million across 66 schools and preschools in South Australia to upgrade and repair important infrastructure.
Student wellbeing boost funding from the Australian Government
13 June 2023South Australian schools will share in $14.2 million as part of the Australian Government’s one-off student wellbeing boost funding. The student wellbeing boost aims to support schools respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools can spend the funding on activities that support student mental health and wellbeing.
Delivering the best training equipment and facilities for South Australians
9 June 2023A new skills fund to deliver state-of-the-art training facilities and industry relevant equipment will form part of the 2023-24 State Budget.
