- The Crisafulli Government is delivering support for international education and training providers with a new grants program unlocking opportunities for one of Queensland’s key industries.
- Adapt to Thrive will help providers showcase Queensland as a study destination and take the State’s curriculums overseas to continue growing the $6.8 billion international education and training sector.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy by helping international education and training providers overcome increasing competition for lucrative international student market.
The Crisafulli Government is backing international education and training providers to grow Queensland’s share of the foreign student market and export home grown education programs to other countries through a new grants program.
Adapt to Thrive will offer grants of up to $20,000 in matched funding to eligible providers to conduct international market research, develop overseas partnerships as well as adapt and translate curriculums to be delivered in other countries.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy by helping international education and training providers navigate challenges created by the Albanese Government cutting the number of international students allowed to study in Australia.
The program backs Queensland’s largest services export sector, with international education and training supporting more than 25,400 jobs and generating $6.8 billion in economic activity. Roughly a third of international students study in regional areas and half of the State’s providers are based regionally.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the program would help providers grapple with the significant changes in the international education landscape.
“The Albanese Labor Government has shrunk the market for one of our biggest export sectors, but the Crisafulli Government is backing our providers to be more competitive and draw more students here,” Minister Bates said.
“The grants will also help international education businesses explore new markets overseas and identify opportunities for putting their curriculums on the world stage.
“We want more students around the world engaging with Queensland education, whether they come here to study or access Queensland expertise through programs delivered internationally.
“For some providers, that could mean developing a partnership with an institution overseas. For others, it could mean establishing a new study tour pipeline or taking an existing Queensland course into a new market.
“Queensland has an outstanding education offering and we want to build on that reputation as we work towards our ambition to be Australia’s premier study destination and preferred education and training partner.”
Applications for the new Study Queensland Adapt to Thrive Program will be assessed through a competitive, merit-based process, with a focus on diversification, project quality, sustainable outcomes and benefits for Queensland.
