IHEA Acknowledges International Day of Education 2024

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) acknowledges today (24 January) as 'International Day of Education' as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

International Day of Education is a celebration of the role of education for peace and development.

Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN in 2015, Global Goal 4 / SDG 4 is about quality education. The full title of SDG 4 is "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all".

Australia's world-class higher education sector, consisting of public and independent institutions, provides opportunity and access to a quality education for domestic and international students.

IHEA’s members are Australia’s quality independent higher education providers – committed to excellence in teaching, learning, student support, and skills development.

All IHEA members are registered and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) – the national quality assurance and government regulatory agency for higher education.

IHEA’s members include:

• Independent Universities.
• University Colleges.
• Institutes of Higher Education.

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