NEWS AND EVENTS

EPHEA has responded to the Expert Council on University Governance, advocating for equity-focused reforms in university decision-making, student representation, transparent governance, sustainable funding, and tying senior staff performance to diversity targets. 

EPHEA has responded to the Australian Government Department of Education consultation paper on 'Support for students policy' requirements. 

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If pass rate requirements are removed as proposed, accountability and reporting requirements for higher education providers will be strengthened through the new requirement that higher education providers have to comply with a Support for students policy.

The Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Association (EPHEA) provided feedback to the Minister for Education, Skills and Employment - the Honorable Dan Tehan MP on the Job-ready Graduates Package draft legislation.

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EPHEA provided recommendations, and met with, the Regional Education Expert Advisory Group in relation the National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy aimed to drive increased participation in post-secondary education. ​

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In response to the National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper EPHEA made several recommendations to better support for students from regional, rural and remote (RRR) locations.

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EPHEA has provided feedback on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024

While we support several amendments, EPHEA urges the Federal Government to carefully consider the following points during their implementation.​​​​

EPHEA provided a response to the Australian Government Department of Education Australian Universities Accord Interim Report. The Accord outlines a vision for the future of Australia’s higher education system.

EPHEAs response was compiled based on feedback from our members representing institutions from all states and territories across Australia.

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EPHEA contacted the Minister for Education, Skills and Employment to provide feedback on the proposed Higher Education reforms.

Of note are the proposed changes to the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) and the establishment of the Indigenous, Regional and Low-SES Attainment Fund (IRLAF).

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EPHEA provided  information to both the Minister for Education and Training, and the Opposition Minister for Education and Training (read our letter here) in response to Labor’s announcements committing to boost equity and participation in Australian Universities.

EPHEA believes that a bipartisan approach to equity in HE is a productive and necessary way forward to improve policy settings conducive to participation by equity groups in this sector.

EPHEA has responded to the Australian Government Department of Education Implementing Suburban University Study Hubs consultation paper.

We strongly supports the goal of suburban study hubs, in increasing access to higher education for people from the most vulnerable communities.​​​​

A collection of articles from 17 leading global figures in the field of higher education (HE) equity argues that we are at a critical moment where access to HE for those from minority and disadvantaged majority groups is concerned.

The articles show that there is a real risk that inequalities in HE access will become further entrenched as we emerge from the pandemic without concerted, collaborative action by policymakers and university leaders.

EPHEA congratulates winners of the 2018-19 Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holders. 

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Gender equality can't be solved through citations or strategies on paper it has to be embraced by all staff and lead by visionary leaders who understand the barriers and want to lead change.

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