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For university teaching staff

The future direction of Australian higher education will be forged through an integrated policy framework based on four foundation principles – sustainability, quality, equity and diversity. The reforms are part of Our Universities - Backing Australia's Future You are now leaving the DEST website.  


The Learning and Teaching Performance Fund provides $83 million to reward universities that demonstrate excellence in learning and teaching for undergraduates.

The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education You are now leaving the DEST website provides a national focus for the enhancement of learning and teaching in Australian higher education.

The Institute manages the Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching (formerly known as the Australian Awards for University Teaching).