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.
Commissioned services
ACER locations
ACER has more than 400 staff in offices around the world.
Latest articles
Bringing every voice into VET research
Friday, 25 Jul 2025Dr Justin Brown shares his expertise in ensuring diverse groups are engaged in research following a recent presentation to the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’.
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Learning with Heart, Laughs and Language: Little J & Big Cuz Up for Logie
Friday, 25 Jul 2025They’ve taught kids how to count kangaroos, speak in language, and settle into school with confidence. Now, they’re ready for the red carpet.
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Partnership sees more VET applicants in schools complete skills test
Tuesday, 15 Jul 2025The experience of secondary school students undertaking skills tests to enter vocational education and training (VET) is vastly improved in South Australia following a dynamic collaboration.
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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