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National Advocacy

National Advocacy

Championing Enabling Education Across Australia

NAEEA is the national voice for Enabling Education, representing educators and practitioners in policy discussions, sector consultations and collaborative research that strengthens equitable access, student success and the quality of Enabling Education across Australia.

Working collaboratively with members, universities, government agencies and sector organisations, we contribute evidence-informed perspectives that strengthen policy, practice and recognition of Enabling Education across Australia.

Our Advocacy Priorities

Equitable Access

Promoting pathways that improve participation in higher education for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Student Success

Supporting policies that improve student transition, retention, progression and completion.

Recognition of Enabling Education

Advocating for greater recognition of the critical role Enabling programs play within Australia’s higher education system.

Research & Evidence

Supporting national research that informs policy development and improves practice across the sector.

Sector Collaboration

Working alongside universities, government, peak bodies and community organisations to strengthen Enabling Education nationally.

How We Advocate

Rather than lobbying alone, NAEEA advocates through:

  • Government submissions
  • Consultation responses
  • National research projects
  • Position statements
  • Conferences and symposiums
  • Sector partnerships
  • Professional communities of practice
  • Special Interest Groups

Recent Advocacy

  • 2025 — Response to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report
  • 2024 — Submission to the Universities Accord Interim Report
  • 2025–26 — National research collaborations with ACSES partners
  • Ongoing — Advocacy for recognition of Enabling Education within higher education policy

Have Your Voice Heard

Invite members to contribute to future submissions.

NAEEA welcomes member input into consultations, policy submissions and advocacy initiatives that shape the future of Enabling Education.