The Western Australia Government has announced $4.6 million in additional funding to extend Western Australia's WA ClassmAIte® pilot program, an innovative artificial intelligence platform designed to significantly reduce teacher workload and support classroom delivery.
The Western Australia Government has announced $4.6 million in additional funding to extend Western Australia's WA ClassmAIte® pilot program, an innovative artificial intelligence platform designed to significantly reduce teacher workload and support classroom delivery.
Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Sabine Winton confirmed the investment as part of the 2026-27 State Budget, which will see the program continue through to the end of 2027 and expand its reach across more schools and learning areas.
First launched in July 2024 under the Workload Reduction Fund-jointly supported by the Western Australian and Australian Governments-the WA ClassmAIte® initiative is already being used in 60 schools, with participation expected to grow to more than 100 schools by the end of 2026.
Led by the Department of Education (Western Australia) in collaboration with Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, and the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, the pilot is positioning WA as a leader in safe and responsible classroom AI adoption.
WA ClassmAIte® is designed to streamline administrative tasks such as lesson planning and resource preparation, enabling teachers to focus more on student learning and engagement. The platform allows educators to generate lesson sequences, lesson plans, and tailored classroom materials, supported by secure chat functionality, editable outputs, and tools that can be adapted to individual student needs.
The expanded funding will support ongoing development of new features throughout the year and allow the platform to extend into additional curriculum areas. More schools will also be able to join the program throughout 2027.
Premier Roger Cook said the initiative is a practical example of technology easing pressure on teachers while improving classroom outcomes.
Sabine Winton said early results show strong uptake from teachers, with the platform already delivering tangible workload reductions and improved teaching support.
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