Country Education Strategy

Read the Country Education Strategy (PDF 4 MB)

The strategy sets the strategic direction for improvement in the most pressing challenge areas highlighted by country students, teachers and leaders.

It focuses on 3 key areas, with students at the centre:

• improved access to teachers – country students have access to teachers who understand their context and needs
• improved access to educational experiences – country students have access to a breadth and depth of subject choice, both in-person and online, that supports them to engage with their learning and future opportunities
• improved understanding of and access to post-school pathways – country students can explore a range of local and broader post-school pathways into further study or employment.

What we've achieved so far

Read a summary of the key outcomes and impact of the strategy so far:

• 2024 Country Education Strategy progress report (PDF 163 KB)
• 2023 Country Education Strategy progress report (PDF 766 KB)
• 2021 to 2022 Country Education Strategy progress report (PDF 213 KB)

For our country students and families

Students can explore ways to further their education with study and career opportunities. Families can access support services for their children's learning needs as well as options to get their children to and from school or attend preschool or child care. Find out more below.

Student pathways and career options

Support for learning needs

School and childcare access

Rural Youth Ambassadors program

For our country schools and preschools

Buildings and facilities – $1.3B is being invested in buildings and facilities across the state, including country schools and preschools.

Innovation and technology – improved innovation and connectivity, like high-speed internet for country schools and preschools.