TAFE & Adult Provision Register to raise standards in disability sector 22 Jun 2021 The AEU encourages all disability members to register with the new scheme, which will improve safety and assist in raising the status of the profession.
TAFE & Adult Provision Teaching and assessment at BKI 22 Jun 2021 Pay increases remain a key priority, despite the challenges of the Fair Work Commission’s decision regarding BKI.
TAFE & Adult Provision Rebuild TAFE, rebuild Australia 6 Apr 2021 The push to save TAFE continues in Victoria and nationally, with the launch of a new campaign, #RebuildwithTAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Protecting a vital workforce 6 Apr 2021 Cuts to the NDIS Price Guide, coupled with inflexible changes to eligibility criteria, has led to a crisis in the disability sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison neglects the most vulnerable 9 Dec 2020 It has been a devastating year for the disability sector, with the Morrison government shirking responsibility at every turn to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
TAFE & Adult Provision Micro-credentials diminish TAFE 9 Dec 2020 Government’s focus on micro-credentials dismantles the VET qualification system that produces students with the broad skills and knowledge they need.
TAFE & Adult Provision JobKeeper in the disability sector 30 Nov 2020 The current pandemic has highlighted the insecure employment practices within the disability sector and exposed the vulnerability of workers and clients alike.
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating National TAFE Day 27 Nov 2020 National TAFE Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our public TAFE system and to remind governments of the importance and value TAFE provides to individuals, local communities and to the Australian economy.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE under review 26 Nov 2020 This tumultuous year is the perfect time to reassess exactly what TAFE needs to best serve the community, industry and the economy.
TAFE & Adult Provision A TAFE-led recovery 11 Sep 2020 More than ever, the value of TAFE to Australia’s social and economic prosperity must be recognised by state and federal governments – and backed by funding.
TAFE & Adult Provision More vulnerable than ever 10 Sep 2020 COVID-19 has highlighted the insecurity of the disability workforce. Since March, many members have been stood down without pay or
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating the value of TAFE 10 Sep 2020 On 13 August, we celebrated National TAFE Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our public TAFE system
TAFE & Adult Provision Two reviews, separate visions 15 Jun 2020 While TAFE is at the centre of a Victorian VET review, it has been completely sidelined in a federal inquiry more focused on taking care of business.
TAFE & Adult Provision Challenging times for disability 15 Jun 2020 Disability workers have adapted quickly to support their clients during an extremely challenging time for the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Difficult times in disability 27 May 2020 These are challenging times in disability, with workers being stood down and struggling to access JobSeeker and JobKeeper.
TAFE & Adult Provision Morrison slashes JobKeeper support for disability workers 27 May 2020 The federal Morrison government has denied JobKeeper payments to countless furloughed disability workers by reclassifying NDIS contributions.
TAFE & Adult Provision What does it mean to be ‘stood down’? 27 May 2020 Employers have new rights to stand down employers due to the impact of COVID-19, but the union-won JobKeeper scheme has provided a vital safety net for many employees.
TAFE & Adult Provision Federal review backs Morrison agenda 27 May 2020 The Joyce review into the federal VET system is prioritising the needs of employers, serving the Morrison government’s push for short-term skills for short-term jobs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Macklin review a step in the right direction 27 May 2020 A major review into Victoria’s vocational education sector is showing positive signs for the future of TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability MEA is launched at last 18 Mar 2020 A ground-breaking Disability Multi Employer Agreement (MEA) has been officially approved at a Fair Work Commission hearing.