TAFE & Adult Provision Protecting our precious NDIS 5 Apr 2022 Since coming into power, the Morrison government has sought numerous reforms to undermine the principles of choice and control upon which the hard-won NDIS was built.
TAFE & Adult Provision Positive reforms need funding 15 Dec 2021 The Andrews government is changing the departmental structures overseeing vocational education, following its review into the sector, which recommended a more collaborative structure for TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Removing barriers to access 15 Dec 2021 A parliamentary inquiry shows the vital role of TAFE in providing accessible study opportunities and meaningful work prospects for learners with disability.
TAFE & Adult Provision Congratulations Training Award winners 25 Nov 2021 For the second year in a row, the Victorian Training Awards have been held online, but that didn’t dampen the excitement.
TAFE & Adult Provision Tasmanian government backing ‘Jetstar model’ for TAFE 25 Nov 2021 The Premier of Tasmania is pushing for the privatisation and cut-price model restructure of high-performing TasTAFE that would compromise the quality of training and education in the state.
TAFE & Adult Provision Improving disability access at TAFE 25 Nov 2021 Victoria’s parliamentary report into access to TAFE for learners with disability has addressed the range of challenges that disabled students face, and set out a plan to meet their needs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union power in disability 25 Nov 2021 An update on the ongoing negotiations taking place in the disability sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Empowering TAFE women 25 Nov 2021 Around 60% of Victoria’s TAFE teachers are female – but this is not represented in our membership.
TAFE & Adult Provision Taking TAFE back to the top 25 Nov 2021 We need to send a message to politicians that now, more than ever, investing in TAFE means investing in a positive future for Australia.
TAFE & Adult Provision Worker register a win-win 25 Nov 2021 The disability worker registration scheme is a welcome means of safeguarding client safety while protecting standards for the disability workforce.
TAFE & Adult Provision Resetting TAFE for the future 15 Sep 2021 The Victorian government must push for adequate funding from the federal Morrison government in the new National Skills Agreement to meet the costs of delivery and protect the future of TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union helps secure a win for disability advocates 15 Sep 2021 The federal government has been forced to abandon plans to implement independent assessment reforms for the NDIS following severe backlash from unions and other disability advocates.
TAFE & Adult Provision State government investment in TAFE 30 Aug 2021 New reforms to the TAFE system, backed by an injection of funding, will revitalise the sector and significantly contribute to the rebuilding of the Victorian economy post-pandemic.
TAFE & Adult Provision Maintaining quality for migrant education 30 Aug 2021 The AEU is warning against a proposed outcomes-based funding model for the Adult Migrant English Program that would put the learning needs of students last.
TAFE & Adult Provision Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability 4 Jul 2021 When governments don’t properly fund our TAFE system, people with disability are among those who miss out.
TAFE & Adult Provision Register to raise standards 30 Jun 2021 The new Disability Worker Regulation Scheme will not only improve safety in the sector, but also raise the status of the profession, allowing disability workers to demonstrate the quality of their services.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE still in need of saving 28 Jun 2021 The state budget has failed to adequately address the funding crisis in our public TAFE system, with Victoria still providing the lowest rate per student hour of VET delivery in the country.
TAFE & Adult Provision Call to keep young workers safe 22 Jun 2021 Employers can take on an apprentice even where there is evidence that they have abused apprentices in the past. Reform is needed.
TAFE & Adult Provision New disability assessments universally criticised 22 Jun 2021 There are many concerns about the decision by the federal government and the National Disability Insurance Association to introduce independent assessments for people with disabilities.
TAFE & Adult Provision Situation looking up at Mambourin 22 Jun 2021 Thanks to some very active members, Mambourin discussions have been increasingly positive since November last year.