GONE: Community‑Based Service Development Program — cessation The Government will cease funding for the Community‑Based Service Development Program. This will provide savings of $15.7 million over four years. The Community‑Based Service Development Program provides funding to improve the language, literacy and … Continue reading
NEW: Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance Program (JETCCFA)— introduction of a package of reforms An additional $225.6 million over five years to support increased demand for Child Care Fee Assistance and better target assistance. From 2016‑17 onwards, … Continue reading
NEW: Economic Potential of Senior Australians — employment assistance $29.6 million over four years to build workplaces that value the experience of older Australians and increase the recruitment and retention of mature age job seekers in the Australian workforce. up … Continue reading
NEW Apprentice to business owner — business skills and mentoring program $19.4 million over four years for business skills training and mentoring support for individuals who are seeking to establish a business within two years of completing a trade‑related apprenticeship. … Continue reading
GSA advises that Annette Turner-Duggan will commence as the Manager of Industry Skills and Liaison on the 4th June 2012. Annette will manage the workforce planning, industry liaison and research teams at GSA. EUPA shall seek to develop a positive … Continue reading
The Department of Training and Workforce Development is currently reviewing VET in schools qualifications with a view to create and publish a register of all suitable qualifications. EUPA has been requested to advise DTWD which qualifications should appear on this … Continue reading
On Friday 27 April, the Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel released its Draft Findings for public comment. The document is available to download here. The Draft Findings can be considered as a progress report on the Panel’s work to date, and … Continue reading
The Australian Government is introducing significant reforms to remote employment and community development services to ensure more Indigenous and other jobseekers in remote communities get the skills they need to find and keep a job and participate in meaningful community … Continue reading
Government Skills Australia (GSA) monitors factors that shape workforce development and associated training imperatives in the correctional services, local government, public safety, public sector and water industries in its capacity as the Industry Skills Council responsible for government and community … Continue reading
Extract from Media Release EUPA congratulates the following Local Governments from WA and the recognition received: Energy Smart Sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Winner: Shire of Peppermint Grove, Town of Cottesloe and Town of … Continue reading