- NCVER invites research applications
- The National Centre of Vocational Education Research (NCVER), on behalf of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations, invites interested researchers to submit proposals under the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) Analysis
Grants Program for funding in an open category.
This open category offers researchers the opportunity to put forward proposals for research that will draw primarily on LSAY
data, using its longitudinal nature, to inform policy on youth transitions. Proposals must be submitted by 8 October 2008.
28 August 2008
- The National Centre of Vocational Education Research (NCVER), on behalf of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations, invites interested researchers to submit proposals under the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) Analysis
Grants Program for funding in an open category.
This open category offers researchers the opportunity to put forward proposals for research that will draw primarily on LSAY
data, using its longitudinal nature, to inform policy on youth transitions. Proposals must be submitted by 8 October 2008.
- State and Territory E-learning Innovations projects released
- The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has released the Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that have successfully
applied for 2008 E-learning Innovations funding for projects about e-learning tailored for local education and training priorities.
27 August 2008
- The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has released the Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that have successfully
applied for 2008 E-learning Innovations funding for projects about e-learning tailored for local education and training priorities.
- Major restructure of Victorian TAFE fees
- The Victorian Government has announced significant changes to the Victorian TAFE fees structure. While basic literacy and
numeracy courses will cost less, the fees for diplomas and advanced diplomas will rise. Caps on courses will be removed, and
and an increase in training places is promised to supply more TAFE teachers in Victoria.
26 August 2008
- The Victorian Government has announced significant changes to the Victorian TAFE fees structure. While basic literacy and
numeracy courses will cost less, the fees for diplomas and advanced diplomas will rise. Caps on courses will be removed, and
and an increase in training places is promised to supply more TAFE teachers in Victoria.
- Rudd Government supports Victorian changes to VET
- The Commonwealth is taking steps to support the Victorian Government's reforms to the VET system by the introduction of an
Income Contingent Loan (ICL) scheme for government subsidised diplomas and advanced diploma students. The administrative charges
of this scheme will also be met by the Federal Government so that cost is not a barrier to students.
26 August 2008
- The Commonwealth is taking steps to support the Victorian Government's reforms to the VET system by the introduction of an
Income Contingent Loan (ICL) scheme for government subsidised diplomas and advanced diploma students. The administrative charges
of this scheme will also be met by the Federal Government so that cost is not a barrier to students.
- Virtual labs introduced into training programs
- Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)in New Zealand has purchased a highly sophisticated Autotronics Lab with simulated
automotive diagnostic capabilities. A Virtual Spray Painting Simulator has also recently been purchased.
25 August 2008
- Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)in New Zealand has purchased a highly sophisticated Autotronics Lab with simulated
automotive diagnostic capabilities. A Virtual Spray Painting Simulator has also recently been purchased.
- Nominations open for Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year
- The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has opened nominations for the 2008 Trade and Skills Teacher of the Year award.
There are also subcategories for outstanding trade teachers in the areas of automotive, building and construction, electrical,
hospitality and personal services, manufacturing, metals and engineering, mineral resources and rural and farming industries.
Prizes of $5,000 dollars each will be award to the winners of each subcategory. One overall winner will be selected from this
group as Australian Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year at the Australian Training Awards in Darwin on 20 November 2008.
25 August 2008
- The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has opened nominations for the 2008 Trade and Skills Teacher of the Year award.
There are also subcategories for outstanding trade teachers in the areas of automotive, building and construction, electrical,
hospitality and personal services, manufacturing, metals and engineering, mineral resources and rural and farming industries.
Prizes of $5,000 dollars each will be award to the winners of each subcategory. One overall winner will be selected from this
group as Australian Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year at the Australian Training Awards in Darwin on 20 November 2008.
Adult and Community Education News
- Partnerships for social inclusion Conference 15 - 16 October 2008
- The Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference focuses on increasing social inclusion via the development of multi-sectoral
partnerships and flexible policy delivery. It is a collaboration between the Centre for Public Policy at the University of
Melbourne, the Victorian Department of Planning and...
15 July 2008
- The Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference focuses on increasing social inclusion via the development of multi-sectoral
partnerships and flexible policy delivery. It is a collaboration between the Centre for Public Policy at the University of
Melbourne, the Victorian Department of Planning and...
- Register for edna and me workshops across Australia
- edna Workshops Tour 2008 provides training in the use of online services and collaborative tools. The roadshow starts in Perth
on 28 and 29 March 2008. The theme of this year's workshops is 'edna and me', challenging participants to consider their current
digital learning footprint, what use they ar...
12 March 2008
- edna Workshops Tour 2008 provides training in the use of online services and collaborative tools. The roadshow starts in Perth
on 28 and 29 March 2008. The theme of this year's workshops is 'edna and me', challenging participants to consider their current
digital learning footprint, what use they ar...
- Shake your family tree at the National Archives
- To encourage Australians to unearth these personal treasures, all Australians are invited to a national day of activities
on Wednesday 27 February, 10am ? 4pm, at National Archives offices around Australia. Shake your family tree activities will
be held in every capital city and visitors will be sho...
26 February 2008
- To encourage Australians to unearth these personal treasures, all Australians are invited to a national day of activities
on Wednesday 27 February, 10am ? 4pm, at National Archives offices around Australia. Shake your family tree activities will
be held in every capital city and visitors will be sho...
- Government offers funding for volunteers
- Funds of up to $3,000 dollars are available to organisations in South Australia who encourage volunteers to participate in
their activities and programs and can show a benefit to their host community. Applications close on 3 October 2008.
07 January 2008
- Funds of up to $3,000 dollars are available to organisations in South Australia who encourage volunteers to participate in
their activities and programs and can show a benefit to their host community. Applications close on 3 October 2008.
- Life Matters discusses volunteering and baby boomers
- This program examines questions such as : What are the newly retired looking for in their volunteering roles? Are they more
discriminating than older seniors? Is there a connection between volunteering and good health?
05 November 2007
- This program examines questions such as : What are the newly retired looking for in their volunteering roles? Are they more
discriminating than older seniors? Is there a connection between volunteering and good health?
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