Teaching Council

The Australian Learning and Teaching Council is dedicated to improving the student learning experience by supporting quality teaching and practice. We work with 44 higher education institutions, discipline groups and individuals as a collaborative and supportive partner in change, providing access to a network of knowledge, ideas and people. With an annual budget of approximately $27 million we support outstanding teaching and practice through a suite of award, fellowship and grant schemes. We provide funding opportunities through a major competitive grants scheme for innovation in learning and teaching. We also support outstanding scholars to undertake leadership activities through our fellowship scheme and coordinate the Australian Awards for University Teaching. The prestigious Prime Minister's Award for the Australian University Teacher of the Year is part of the awards program. Our Learning Networks drive the ALTC's discipline support strategy connecting people, interest groups and communities of practice underpinned by the ALTC Exchange. We realise our mission through our strategic directions which set our priorities for the next five years. ALTC responsibilities are derived from our objectives.