AREA: Australian Rural Education Awards

Since 1994, Australian Rural Education Awards (AREAs) have been awarded annually to an individual, institution, organisation or industry to recognise excellence in rural education in Australia.

2024 AREAs will be announced at the
National Conference for Regional, Rural & Remote Education in Coffs Harbour August 2024.

Information on previous AREA winners and programs.

Regional, Remote, Rural Schools Partnership Award
Demonstrating a successful partnership for school students outcomes in a RRR community of praxis

Community Centric Award
Recognition of a person/project/organisation who have placed a RRR community at its centre

First Nations Education Award
Recognising excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander RRR education

Research Excellence Award
Recognising significant contribution to the Australian RRR education discourse

Innovative Project Award
Innovative programs and practises in RRR education|

Early Education Award
Demonstrating commitment to the provision of quality Early Education in a RRR Community

Vocational Education Award
Recognising innovation and excellence in RRR Vocational Education

Entries for 2024 are now OPEN!
Please complete the below form before 1 July 2024

State*

Award category*

Demonstrating a successful partnership for students outcomes in a RRR community of praxis

Recognition of a person/project/organisation who have placed a RRR community at its' centre

Recognising excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander RRR education

Recognising significant contribution to the Australian RRR education discourse

Innovative programs and practises in RRR education

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