Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the Government’s announcement of important policy initiatives for the higher education sector, which will boost education and career opportunities for Australians and provide relief for Australian independent higher education providers in this time of national crisis.

Independent Higher Education Australia pays tribute to Professor Denise Bradley AC who sadly passed away on Friday last week.

Latest national QILT Student Experience Surveys confirm that independent higher education providers continue to be the most highly rated by Australian students.

As the leading peak body representing Australia’s quality independent higher education providers, IHEA advocates for a regulatory model which allows providers to focus on course quality and student success without undue reporting and regulatory burdens.

The Global Reputation Taskforce (GRT) met this week for the first time to discuss the protection of Australia’s International Education sector. IHEA is represented on the Taskforce.

Important information for independent higher education providers and students about the coronavirus situation

Independent Higher Education Australia welcomes today’s announcement of the new Provider Category Standards for Australian higher education by Education Minister Dan Tehan.

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the creation of the new Department of Education, Skills and Employment, and is optimistic that the consolidation of Commonwealth agencies can deliver benefits for students and providers in Australia’s tertiary education sector.

Read IHEA’s submission to the Senate Employment and Education Legislation Committee.

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has welcomed the release of the final report of the Expert Panel for the Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).