Foundation skills, like strong literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, are essential for workforce participation, lifelong learning, and social inclusion. As Australia adapts to rapid economic and technological change, ensuring equitable access to these foundation skills has never been more critical.
The Foundation Skills Study Administrative Data Report offers:
- early insights into the foundation skills of key priority groups including women, First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people living with disability
- evidence-based analysis drawn from a wide range of government and education administrative data sources
- a call to action for improved data collection and inclusive policy development
- an evidence base to help inform future investment and program design to support diverse communities.