April 2007

The Future of Schooling in Australia – a report by the Council for the Australian Federation
The Future of Schooling in Australia is a report jointly released by Australia’s States and Territories. The report, prepared through the Council for the Australian Federation, assesses the international performance of Australian schools; identifies the key challenges facing schooling in 2007; and sets out a new statement on the future of schooling.

Victoria's plan to address the growing impact of obesity and type 2 diabetes
The final version of Victoria's plan to address the growing impact of obesity and type 2 diabetes was released in April 2007. The paper sets out a ten year vision for the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to work together to address the challenges we face in reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

Victoria's plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes
Victoria released the final version of Victoria’s plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes in April 2007. The paper sets out a ten year vision for the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to work together to help our children develop strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Victoria’s plan to improve outcomes in early childhood
Ensuring that our children have the best possible start in life is important for individuals, and has significant benefits for society and our economy. Victoria has released its plan to improve outcomes in early childhood. The plan outlines a 10 year plan which lays the foundation for a brighter future for Victorian children and calls on the Commonwealth Government to play its part in improving outcomes for children five years and under.