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QLD Anti-Discrimination Act changes deeply disappointing for teachers and staff in faith-based schools

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The union representing over 17,000 teachers and staff in Queensland’s non-government sector has expressed deep disappointment over the failure to remove religious discrimination exemptions for faith-based schools in the revised Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act. Independent Education Union—Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the union had strongly advocated for the removal of these … Continued

UNSW Sydney appoints Nick Wailes as inaugural Dean of Lifelong Learning

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Professor Wailes will lead the University’s strategy for post-experience education in the new role designed to addressed society’s emerging needs for upskilling and reskilling. UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs has announced Professor Nick Wailes as the inaugural Dean of Lifelong Learning. The position was developed in response to the increasing demand in Australia … Continued

2024 New England Training Awards celebrate excellence in Vocational Education and Training?

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Note to editor: photos from the New England Regional Training Awards can be downloaded here. The region’s most outstanding people and organisations working and learning in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have been recognised at this year’s New England Regional Training Awards.   The event celebrated the achievements of all category winners including apprentices, … Continued

Calling for changes to anti-discrimination laws

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June 14, 2024    Calling for changes to anti-discrimination laws   The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch is calling for proposed changes to both federal and NSW anti-discrimination laws to be implemented in line with reasonable community standards.   At the same time, any changes should ensure the ability of religious schools to … Continued

Uzbekistan’s Education Ministry Partners With Singapore’s Marshall Cavendish Education To Upskill School Leaders and Educators and Digitalise Schools’ Curriculum

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2024 / Since unveiling plans for a significant reform in its education sector[1], the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan has partnered with Singapore’s Marshall Cavendish Education to introduce a robust action plan to train and upskill school leaders, education trainers and teachers … Continued

Keith to host Rabobank farm financial skills workshop

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Farmers in the Keith district have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a Rabo Client Council workshop designed to help provide the financial skills critical to managing an agricultural enterprise.   The practical Financial Skills Workshops – providing farmers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held in early … Continued

Horsham to host Rabobank farm financial skills workshop

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Farmers in the Horsham district have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a Rabo Client Council workshop designed to help provide the financial skills critical to managing an agricultural enterprise.   The practical Financial Skills Workshops – providing farmers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held in early … Continued

2024 Central & Northern Sydney Training Awards celebrate excellence in Vocational Education and Training

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The region’s most outstanding people and organisations working and learning in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have been recognised at this year’s Central and Northern Sydney Regional Training Awards.   The event celebrated the achievements of all category winners including apprentices, trainees, students, businesses, and trainers that champion vocational education.    Special recognition … Continued

2024 NSW Training Awards celebrate excellence in Vocational Education and Training

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The region’s most outstanding people and organisations working and learning in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have been recognised at this year’s Riverina Regional Training Awards.    The event celebrated the achievements of all category winners including apprentices, trainees, students, businesses, and trainers that champion vocational education.    Two young women, Arlyn Ramirez … Continued

2024 NSW Training Awards celebrate excellence in Vocational Education and Training

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The region’s most outstanding people and organisations working and learning in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have been recognised at this year’s Riverina Regional Training Awards.    The event celebrated the achievements of all category winners including apprentices, trainees, students, businesses, and trainers that champion vocational education.    Two young women, Arlyn Ramirez … Continued