Our mission is to create and promote research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan. We are a not-for-profit research organisation established in Australia.
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ACER locations
ACER has more than 400 staff in offices around the world.
Latest articles
Smoke, mirrors and pressure: a reality check on student vaping
Friday, 30 May 2025One of the largest Australian studies involving student reporting of substance use highlights perceived and actual levels of vaping and smoking among Australian students, and what it means for efforts to reduce harm.
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Expressions of interest are open for the National Applied Trial of the Preschool Outcomes Measure
Wednesday, 28 May 2025Expressions of interest (EOIs) for the National Applied Trial (NAT) of the Preschool Outcomes Measure tool are closing soon.
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Discover ACER at EDUtech 2025: Shaping the future of education through research, innovation and practice
Monday, 26 May 2025ACER is proud to present a lineup of expert speakers, showcase research-driven tools, and connect directly with leaders and practitioners.
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The ACER Foundation initiates, develops and manages research-based projects that aim to address the needs of educationally disadvantaged groups in the community.
Projects
Major projects of the ACER Foundation include the School Readiness Initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and the Australian STEM Video Games Challenge.
Donations and gifts
In making a donation to the ACER Foundation your funds will be invested in supporting activities designed to address educational disadvantage.
ACER Alumni
The ACER Alumni community has been established through the ACER Foundation to link together former and current senior staff, through activities that highlight new strategic developments in the organisation.
Working for ACER
Joining ACER means working with one of the world’s leading educational research organisations and working collaboratively across Australian and international projects.
The early years
Established in 1930, ACER has built a strong reputation as a provider of reliable support and expertise to education policy makers and professional practitioners