NATSIEC works collaboratively and in partnership with all Australian governments to reform education policies and programs of national importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to ensure that the voices, aspirations and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are reflected in the design, delivery and assessment of education policies and programs.

NATSIEC’s advocacy work and advisory service covers the lifelong learning cycle through early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, skills, training and higher education sectors.