REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Government Information Office
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, 6 June 2024
Signing of Australia-Nauru Direct Funding Agreement – Support to Education
The Governments of the Republic of Nauru and Australia have signed an agreement this week which provides $1.7m for Nauru’s education sector.
The funds will support Nauruan students studying in Brisbane, and contribute to supporting expatriate teachers, as well as programs run by TAFE Queensland. Financial assistance is also provided for Queensland Certificate of Education licensing costs, to enable year 12 students to receive an Australian certificate upon completing high school.
“Australia is a committed partner of Nauru’s education sector. This funding, coupled with our long-term Nauru Education Program, demonstrates our shared determination to meet Nauru’s NSDS goals and provide students with the best educational outcomes possible,” Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Nauru, Ms Alexandra Langley said.
The Secretary of Education said: “I would like to thank the Government of Australia for their ongoing support to Nauru through this funding package, and for their ongoing responsiveness to Nauru’s Education sector.”
The National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) declares the development journey for a better quality of life for every Nauruan. It is a road map that reflects the reforms needed to be put in place and the strategies for implementation, as the platform for a better life today and tomorrow.
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