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Successful teacher training schools could collapse without Commonwealth Support Places

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Tertiary institutions, educational peak bodies, teacher training schools and principals across Australia have released a joint statement highlighting the major risk facing teacher training programmes if the inequality in Government funding is not addressed. The joint statement, submitted today by independent and faith-based providers, calls for an immediate increase in Commonwealth Supported places to successful … Continued

JSA Commissioner Appointment Welcomed By Australia’s Independent Tertiary Education Sector

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The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). “Professor Glover’s leadership comes at a crucial time for Australia’s workforce development,” said Troy Williams, ITECA Chief Executive. Professor Glover brings considerable depth of experience from his leadership roles, … Continued

La Trobe welcomes first cohort of students to address critical workforce shortages

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE La Trobe University has today welcomed the first cohort of students undertaking the bespoke Master of Social Work (Child and Family Practice) degree, created to help address critical workforce shortages, in sectors supporting the most vulnerable in our community. Through the Victorian State Government’s Switch to Social Work initiative, 67 fully funded … Continued

New study reveals kill order for melanoma cells by cannabis extract

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A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, a new in-vitro study finds. Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and RMIT investigated programmed cell death caused by a specific cannabis extract (cannabinoid PHEC-66) from the cannabis sativa plant. The study that was part of a PhD project … Continued

Teachers, principals and parents unite in funding push

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Teachers, parents and principals have united in a joint appeal to the Prime Minister to plug a $1.9 billion funding gap and give NSW public schools the resources necessary to let every student reach their potential. The joint letter is co-signed by the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW, NSW Primary Principals’ Association, … Continued

Permanent roles for Aboriginal staff supports cultural safety in classrooms

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Aboriginal students will benefit from stability and connection in their schools thanks to a NSW Government initiative that has increased the number of permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teaching and support staff. NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar said 182 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff have accepted permanent employment under the plan … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Offer by Australian technicians to reassemble Taipan helicopters for free could be a win win for Ukraine and Australia.

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7 FEBRUARY, 2023 Who: Charles Darwin University (CDU) Australian intelligence and defence expert Dr Victor Abramowicz Topics: History of the Taipan helicopters Request from Ukraine to receive helicopters What other equipment Ukraine needs What the Taipan helicopters will be used for Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6529 or email [email protected] to arrange an interview. … Continued

Skills Training Legislation Needs Safeguards To Avoid Over-reach

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Legislation introduced into the Australian Parliament to amend the skills training system’s regulatory framework could be strengthened by the addition of provisions to avoid regulatory overreach.  That’s the position of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors. “ITECA will … Continued

Pacific Island nations talk tourism and education

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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing in Canberra today for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The Subcommittee will speak with the following representatives: New Caledonia –  Dr Yves Lafoy, CounsellorSamoa – Her Excellency Ms Hinauri Petana, High Commissioner, Her Excellency Mrs Anna Main, … Continued

Gather your chosen family and ‘Picnic for Pinnacle’

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5 February 2024 – Queer education charity, The Pinnacle Foundation, is calling on Australians to gather their chosen families, colleagues, or social circles during the month of February for a ‘Picnic for Pinnacle’ to raise funds for the life-changing education support it provides. This timely initiative sneaks in ahead of the annual Mardi Gras season … Continued