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Many voices make a big impact at the Festival of Choral Music

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The Sydney Opera House will host thousands of students from across NSW public schools during the annual Festival of Choral Music.   The Festival is held over four nights and will see more than 120 public schools come together to form the ultimate state-wide choir. With pieces ranging from the choral classics to modern musical … Continued

Media Alert: Launch event for UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response

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On Monday 18th September, UNSW will launch a new research institute offering advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.   The Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR) brings together UNSW experts in climate science, behavioural science, economic science, law and governance.   “The research developed by the Institute will … Continued

NEW RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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A new online resource for teachers to help students develop their understanding of the factors that influence their mental health and wellbeing and that of others has been developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), working with experts from Beyond Blue and Headspace.   The new ‘Curriculum Connection’ resource means teachers will now … Continued

Women Sweep Top Honours at the 2023 Training Awards

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Women have taken out the majority of the accolades at the 2023 NSW Training Awards at Sydney Town Hall. The Awards recognise excellence in vocational education and training (VET). Presented by Training Services NSW, the awards acknowledge exceptional achievements across categories that highlight the state’s foremost vocational learners, trainers, employers, and training providers. This year’s … Continued

Media alert: Launch event for UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response

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On Monday 18th September, UNSW will launch a new research institute offering advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.   The Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR) brings together UNSW experts in climate science, behavioural science, economic science, law and governance.   “The research developed by the Institute will … Continued

STAFF RECRUITMENT SUPPORT FOR ARMIDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE

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Media Release 14 September 2023   STAFF RECRUITMENT SUPPORT FOR ARMIDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE   Armidale Secondary College will receive immediate recruitment support from a specialist team to fill staffing vacancies at the school.   NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar announced the targeted support yesterday, after meeting with students, staff and the leadership team … Continued

4 Million Students Suggest A Rethink On Government Skills Is Policy Required

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The latest data that shows nearly nine-in-ten skills training students choose to study with an independent Registered Training Organisation (RTO).  This highlights the need for the Australian Government to radically rethink it’s approach to skills training policy according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, … Continued

Union slams fresh job cuts at Australian Catholic University

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The National Tertiary Education Union has condemned ACU management’s plan to scrap more than 32 full-time equivalent jobs, pushing total positions lost this year past 110.   ACU senior management has released a new draft paper, which reveals the equivalent of 32.4 full-time equivalent academic roles would be cut.   The new plan is in … Continued

UQ Gatton Staff shocked at proposal to outsource cleaners’ jobs

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Staff at UQ’s Gatton campus have expressed shock at the university management’s proposal to outsource the jobs of over a dozen cleaners.   UQ management have been aggressively advocating the need for the university to remain “competitive” in recent months. UQ has annual operating revenue of over $2 billion a year.    “It is not … Continued

La Trobe welcomes secondary teacher education support

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La Trobe welcomes secondary teacher education support   La Trobe University has welcomed today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of financial support for students to become secondary school teachers in Victoria. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins announced an investment of $93.2 million to provide new scholarships to support secondary school teaching degree students who enrol in … Continued