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WA Woman blasting through barriers

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It’s fair to say Industrial Spray Painter and Blasting apprentice Jasmine Stewart is not your stereotypical tradie. In fact, she’s believed to be just one of two women in the industry in Western Australia. Standing at 5”3 and with no prior trades experience, she was told during an initial interview that “most don’t last.” This … Continued

IntoWork Group announces international expansion

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The IntoWork Group is pleased announce its international expansion, with New Zealand’s Apprenticeship Training Trust (ATT) joining the Group. Founded in 1983 IntoWork has grown to become Australia’s leading not for profit provider of employment, skills, education and support services, with 1900 staff across 200 locations. While the IntoWork Group already delivers some initiatives internationally … Continued

Record rate of Aboriginal homelessness a ‘damning indictment’

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Media release | Wednesday, 20 December 2023 New data has revealed a record rate of Aboriginal Victorians seeking help for homelessness as frontline services hit breaking point. The number of Aboriginal Victorians accessing homelessness providers jumped six per cent to 11,860 in the 2022/23 financial year, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Specialist Homelessness Services … Continued

Christian Schools Report Card on Conversion Practices Bill Says Government “Must Try Harder”

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19 December 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christian Schools Report Card on Conversion Practices Bill Says Government “Must Try Harder” Christian Schools say that the Tasmanian Government “must try harder” on the proposed Justice Miscellaneous (Conversion Practices) Bill 2024. Mark Spencer, Director of Public Policy for Christian Schools Australia expressed concerns about the Bill, “we … Continued

Lance McCallum Welcomed Into The Queensland Training & Skills Portfolio

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The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Queensland, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), looks forward to working with the Hon. Lance McCallum MP, Queensland’s new Minister for Training and Skills Development. “The ability of Queensland’s tertiary education system to deliver the skilled workforce that employers need is dependent upon reforms … Continued

FASSTT launches Witness to War (1800 845 198), a free national multilingual telephone hotline for people affected by overseas conflicts

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As part of its response to the impact of humanitarian crises and conflicts occurring across the globe, including in Israel/Gaza, Afghanistan and Ukraine, the Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) has launched Witness to War, a national multilingual telephone hotline to support affected Australian communities. FASSTT’s combined experience, supported by … Continued

NATIONAL PREMIERE: ‘I AM ENOUGH’ DOCUMENTARY

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The Women’s Spirit Project (WSP) has released its new documentary ‘I AM ENOUGH’ – streaming nationally online for free, for the first time.   Capturing the inspirational stories of women who have been able to overcome adversity and transform their lives by joining the Women’s Spirit Project’s sought after programs, the film makes a strong … Continued

Major investment furthers First Nations’ support

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La Trobe University has made a significant contribution to advance its new partnership with Munarra Limited and further its advocacy and support for First Nations people and regional higher education access, equity, and opportunity. The University has pledged more than $1 million in proposed cash commitments to establish and position the partnership for success over … Continued