As part of the 2024–25 Budget, ESA will receive a $2 million investment over five years to support the expansion of The GiST (Girls in STEM Toolkit).
In the Budget 2024–25, the Australian Government announced an investment of $38.2 million over eight years to support a growing, dynamic, skilled and diverse STEM workforce. As a result of the Australian Government’s response to recommendations from the Diversity in STEM review, some existing STEM programs will receive additional funding. This additional funding is aimed at reaching and supporting more diverse cohorts including women and girls, First Nations peoples, CALD peoples and those from regional and rural areas.
‘We’re proud to be a continued partner and contributor to the Diversity in STEM program. The expansion of the program will allow us to further support equity in education and continue to provide valuable, high-quality resources for students, parents and carers, and educators across Australia, supporting exploration of STEM careers.’ said ESA CEO, Andrew Smith.
ESA will receive a $2 million investment over five years from 2024–25. The Girls in STEM Toolkit will be expanded to include diverse groups, and the additional investment will enable the program to continue provision of resources for students, parents and educators to encourage girls’ interest in STEM and STEM careers. The program expansion will include identifying further opportunities to support STEM education and underrepresented cohorts as well as funding an evaluation of existing resources to identify lessons learned that can be incorporated into the school curriculum and in the classroom.
ESA is proud to be an essential partner in the STEM program and value our role in supporting diversity in STEM within Australia.
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Education Services Australia (ESA) is a not-for-profit education technology company committed to making a positive difference in the lives and learning of Australian students. ESA works with all education systems and sectors to improve student outcomes, enhance teacher impact and strengthen school communities.
