DEST Analytical Snapshots

Almost half of Australians have literacy skills which would make it difficult to function in everyday life
An overview of adult literacy and numeracy skills in Australia, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Aspects of Literacy 1996.

Women participate more than men and achieve equally in education and training, but they earn less
Women participate more than men and achieve equally in education and training, but they earn less’ summarises current research on women’s position in education and the labour market.  This Snapshot highlights the fact that women’s participation in all levels of education has increased over the past 30 years, but that women graduates still earn less than men.  There is still considerable gender imbalance in terms of fields of study.

Education Critical to Full-Time Employment/Study After School
A summary of current research highlighting the factors which are important in successful transition from school to work.

Up to age 45, literacy and numeracy skills increase
Focuses on the relationship between age and literacy and numeracy skills in Australia, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Aspects of Literacy 1996.