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The National Tertiary Education Union has described the federal budget as a first step on the road to major reform universities desperately need. The federal government has earmarked $1.1 billion in funding over the next five years to implement recommendations from the Universities Accord. NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes said more investment … Continued
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The 2024 Federal Budget has some great investment to address workforce skills shortages but represents a missed opportunity to put students at the heart of the skills training system. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “The … Continued
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Data released today by Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) revealed a growing interest from medical graduates in pursuing a career as a Rural Generalist. The discipline jumped to rank as the 6th highest choice for the Australian medical students who graduated in 2023, with 7 per cent of respondents to Medical Dean’s … Continued
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A new study published in Addiction journal shows around a fifth of adult Australians reported harm from the excessive drinking of people they know, and investigates its impacts on family, friends, and colleagues. The study, from across regional and metropolitan Australia, showed that women experienced more harm than men when they lived with – or … Continued
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KICPOD’s LAURA HENSHAW ANNOUNCES A LIMITED SERIES PODCAST EXPLORING A VERY TOUGH QUESTION It’s a question rarely posed in public: do I want kids? It’s also one that Laura Henshaw from the highly successful LiSTNR podcast KICPOD co-hosted with Steph Claire Smith, is pondering. After raising the subject on a recent KICPOD episode to … Continued
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There is increasing pessimism that today’s federal budget will move the student loan tax, resulting in thousands of students having a student debt higher than necessary according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “The current tax on learning, charged … Continued
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13 May 2024 Master Builders Association of New South Wales, in partnership with the NSW Government, has officially launched a digital one-stop shop to attract, support and promote women in the building and construction industry. The new website, Women Building NSW, marks a significant milestone in the industry’s efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity within … Continued
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Calling all creative enthusiasts – unique quality supplies at amazing prices Your shopping will help the planet and people with disability Choose from sewing, craft, and haberdashery items Operated by Achieve Australia, The Sewing Basket is a unique retail experience. It’s a place where people living with disability are employed in our teams … Continued
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The most significant outcome of the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework released by the Australian Government will be job losses across the international education sector. That’s the assessment of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. Although there are … Continued
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We are thrilled to announce the Victorian Department of Education’s return as an event partner for EduTECH Australia 2024! Together, we’re embarking on another exciting journey to shape the future of education in Australia, guided by our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. “Having the Victorian Department of Education onboard once again reinforces our unwavering commitment … Continued
