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Australian Government Construction Skills Training Boost Welcome

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The Australian Government’s funding announcement which is designed boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sectors.  has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. This announcement includes an $88.8 million commitment for fee-free places in … Continued

Queensland Government Deaf to People of Faith

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7 May 2024 – For Immediate Release   Queensland Government Deaf to People of Faith   Detailed and genuine concerns expressed by faith leaders, and supported by Christian schools, have been dismissed by the Premier and Queensland Government according to reports in the media today. The letter to the Premier earlier this month, supported by … Continued

Somerville House Empowering Internationally Minded Citizens

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Somerville House is delighted to announce that we have applied to enter the candidacy phase for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-Prep to Year 6 students and Diploma Programme (DP) as an alternative pathway for Year 11 and 12 students.   IB is a global leader in international education – developing … Continued

IEU welcomes paid practicum for teachers

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The union representing staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to reduce the financial burden on student teachers by introducing government payment during a practicum. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the move follows long-running advocacy from our union for … Continued

NSW’s Skills Training Sector Leaders To Meet In Sydney On 21 May 2024

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  Leaders from across New South Wales’ skills training system are coming together on 21 May 2024 for critical conversations about the reforms required to put students at the heart of the skills training system.  It’s the state’s largest gathering of senior executives from independent quality Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that provide skills training across … Continued

Student Loan Debt Relief Welcomed By The Independent Tertiary Education Sector

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  The decision of the Australian Government to cut student debts has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Australian Government will cap the higher education HELP indexation rate at the lower of either the Consumer Price Index … Continued

Gen Z’s Views On The Mining Industry Will Shape Training Course Demand

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A new report setting out the perceptions of Gen Z to the mining industry provides critical insights into future strategies for workforce recruitment, training, and upskilling according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Gen Z Perceptions of Mining Report … Continued

TEQSA’s New Chief Executive Welcomed By The Independent Tertiary Education Sector

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  The appointment of Dr Mary Russell as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers. TEQSA is responsible for regulating and assuring the quality of … Continued