IHEA Announces New CEO – Dr Peter Hendy
“Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Hendy as the new Chief Executive Officer”, stated IHEA Chair Mr Alan Finch. “IHEA members are…
IHEA Welcomes Budget Focus on Skills: Student Equity Measures Remain Essential to Economic Recovery
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the 2022 Budget’s focus on skills and training and investment in critical needs areas including aged care and digital training. The impacts of the…
First Meeting of IHEA Vice-Chancellors Dialogue
The IHEA Vice-Chancellors Dialogue was launched in Melbourne on Wednesday 23 March 2022 when IHEA representatives joined with the Vice Chancellors of Australia’s four independent universities (Bond, Torrens, Divinity, Avondale)…
IHEA Unites to Support Ukrainian Students
Scholarships to be Offered to Ukrainian Students on Humanitarian Visas. Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)'s membership is united in its heartfelt concern for Ukrainians currently facing unimaginable hardships and tragedy.…
IHEA Welcomes the Return of International Students to NSW: First Plan Lands in Sydney
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the return of international students, with the first plane of students landing in Sydney today. “Today’s arrival of international students is fantastic news for…
IHEA Welcomes the Extension of Undergraduate Certificate in AQF to June 2025
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is delighted that the Australian, State and Territory government Education and Skills Ministers have agreed to extend availability of the Undergraduate Certificate as a qualification…
IHEA Welcomes Federal Government Announcement on FEE-HELP Loan Fee Removal for 2022
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the federal government announcement that the FEE-HELP Loan Fee exemption will be extended until 31 December 2022. "The announcement that the FEE-HELP Loan Fee…
IHEA Welcomes Federal Government Announcement on International Students
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes today’s federal government announcement that international student visa holders who are vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recognised vaccine will be able to enter…
IHEA Welcomes the NSW Announcement that International Students Will Begin Returning to Australia this December
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the announcement that New South Wales will begin a pilot program to return offshore international students to Australia this December. "IHEA is delighted that…
IHEA Welcomes the University of Divinity as a New Member
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the University of Divinity to its ranks with IHEA membership. “The University of Divinity is a wonderful fit as IHEA’s newest member," said IHEA…
