Season’s Greetings from IHEA
Thank you for your valued support of IHEA this year. We look forward to working with you in 2023 to continue growing the respect and recognition of Australia’s independent higher…
Information from TEQSA – Provider Portal Upgrades in January 2023
TEQSA are implementing updates to their case management, finance, and other systems in preparation for changes to their fees and charges. This will include upgrades and maintenance for their provider…
IHEA CEO at 2022 TEQSA Conference Panel Session ‘The Shifting Regulatory Landscape’ – Video
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) have released a video of the panel session ‘The Shifting Regulatory Landscape’ from their 2022 Conference, held on 23-24 November 2022. This…
IHEA Welcomes Ozford as a New Member
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes Ozford as a new member in recognition of IHEA’s valuable representation of Australia’s accredited independent higher education providers and crucial advocacy of the independent…
IHEA Welcomes Confirmation of FEE-HELP Loan Fee Exemption for 2022
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the confirmation of the FEE-HELP loan fee exemption until 31 December 2022, with the Education Legislation Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022 passing…
IHEA CEO Represents Independent Higher Education Sector at Productivity Commission ‘Productivity Inquiry’
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO Dr Peter Hendy represented Australia’s independent higher education sector by appearing and speaking at the Productivity Commission’s ‘Productivity Inquiry’ public hearing on 7 November…
IHEA Position Paper on Student Visa Processing Issues Impacting Independent Higher Education Sector
Today, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) releases a Position Paper on visa processing issues impacting Australia's independent higher education sector. This Position Paper outlines patterns of concern regarding Student Visa…
Information for International Students – Medibank Private Cyber Incident
Department of Education Factsheet for International Students: As many will know, a significant cyber incident recently occurred within Medibank Private. We have been informed by the Australian Government - Department…
New Guide for Higher Education Sector to Improve Resource Accessibility for Students with Disability
Today, Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Education and Assistant Minister for Regional Development, launched the Accessible ICT Procurement Implementation Guide for Higher Education to help reduce barriers…
IHEA Notes Recent Announcements from TEQSA and ASQA
National regulators, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) have recently released a series of announcements relating to higher education and dual sector /…
