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Workforce Productivity Improvements Need Alignment Of The Skills Training And Higher Education Systems

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  Student-centred reforms to more closely align the skills training and higher education sectors are needed to ensure that the Australian workforce is resilient and able to adapt to change.  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. “We … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT: PRESS CONFERENCE @ NOON RE CHILD PROTECTION***

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What: Child protection workers hold press conference   When: 11.30 for 12 NOON (Thursday 11 April)   Where: The ‘tree of truth’ behind NSW Parliament House   Why: Child protection workers today begin a month of industrial action over fears vulnerable kids are at risk   Contact: Stewart Little 0405 285 547   Press Release: … Continued

La Trobe welcomes three giants of the bird world

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La Trobe University can claim another Australian-first feather for its cap, with the introduction of three emus to its wildlife sanctuary in Bundoora. The emus will today be released at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary at the University’s Melbourne campus, as part of its program to regenerate the 90-acre nature reserve that is home to … Continued

WA Skills Training Sector Leaders To Meet In Perth On 30 April 2024

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  Leaders from across Western Australia’s skills training system will meet on 30 April 2024 to examine the drivers of quality and student demand.  The event is the 2024 RTO Business Summit – Perth, convened by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education … Continued

What do Muslims get up to on Eid-Ul-Fitr, the three day festival to mark end of Ramadhan: Fusion of Reflection, Unity, and Generosity

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Media Opportunity: Capture the way various Muslim families in Perth celebrate Eid including live Interview of Local President, Spokesperson and local attendees. Perth, Australia – April 9, 2024 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth extends a warm invitation to everyone to join us in celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr on Thursday, April 11th 10:30am at Perth’s largest Nasir … Continued

Examining the untapped potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses

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The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (JSCATSIA) has commenced a new inquiry into improving the economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians. The Committee is interested in learning about opportunities and impediments to training, employment and business development, as well as building the economic and social infrastructure to support economic prosperity … Continued

Gazan doctors forced to choose which children to save

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“It is difficult for us to choose a child and give them priority over another child so that they can live”: Doctors forced to make heartbreaking decisions over babies’ lives in Gaza amid soaring demand and equipment shortage  As World Health Day is marked globally today, doctors in Gaza are having to make impossible choices about … Continued

Union calls for major reform after Melbourne Uni fined $75,000

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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for urgent reform after Melbourne University copped a $75,000 fine over threatening to punish two casual academic staff for work outside contracted hours.   A supervisor told the staff “if you claim outside your contracted hours don’t expect work next year” in August 2020.   When one worker … Continued

FedUni NTEU members call on Vice Chancellor to resign and will campaign to stop his sweeping job cuts

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National Tertiary Education Union members at Federation University have called for Vice Chancellor Duncan Bentley to resign after announcing massive job cuts. NTEU members have vowed to fight management’s plan to cut 200 ongoing positions from FedUni, equivalent to about 12% of staff at the already stretched university.  At a mass meeting, an overwhelming majority … Continued