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
Following the recent National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) meeting GSA is pleased to announce the endorsement of: NWP07 (version 3) Water Training Package The endorsed training packages will be available on www.training.gov.au and the GSA website shortly.
EUPA has been pleased to lead the recent project funded by the National Water Commission to develop a certification framework for water treatment operators. The project completed on the 30th March 2012 with the handing over of a recommended framework … 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
The AWA National Water Skills Audit Report is now available, with the possibility of further analysis being explored. AWA undertook a national skills audit of the Australian water industry throughout August and September 2011. The purpose of the audit was … Continue reading