Our Focus
The world has changed, our education system hasn’t.
Education is key for our young people - it opens up a world of opportunity, imagination, growth, wellbeing and prosperity. But currently, our learning system is stuck - it’s unfair and underperforming in all the ways that matter - performance, productivity, equity, engagement, wellbeing, identity and inclusion. While other developed nations are forging ahead with 21st century learning strategies, Australia is being left behind with an outdated, underperforming education system.
We are focussed on driving change by improving how we value, and formally and fairly recognise, young people's learning in a strengths-based way, so they can be better matched to and access positive post-school pathways.
Educational equity
Australia does not have equitable and inclusive education. Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are worst off.
Why change the ATAR?
How we recognise learning is contributing to the problem. Broader recognition of learning is a key lever for change.
Growing demand for change
New policy and practice are already emerging. There is wide consensus that broader recognition has the potential to transform the life trajectories of young people.
First Nations self-determination
Learning Creates are committed to a First Nations self-determined approach that values, respects and trusts Indigenous learning aspirations and recognition.
Young people at the centre
Young people have historically been excluded from decisions that impact their learning. Learning Creates is committed to embedding young people’s voice and agency across all levels of our work.
Community ownership
We partner with Communities across Australia who are working to create change for young people within the current education system.