Department Of Education & Training
The Australian Department of Education and Training is a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and academic research.
The head of the department is the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training, currently Michele Bruniges, who reports to the Minister for Education and Training, currently Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham.
About the Department
Contact the Department
Phone
To speak to someone in the department, phone the switchboard: 1300 566 046
National Relay Service
People with hearing or speech disability can use the National Relay Service to access the department’s phone numbers. Call 1300 555 727 (speak and listen) or go to the NRS website for other options.
Use our online enquiry form.
For journalists inquires only: [email protected]
Social media
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Write to
Department of Education and Training
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601