TAFE & Adult Provision Positive reforms need funding The Andrews government is changing the departmental structures overseeing vocational education, following its review into the sector, which recommended a more collaborative structure for TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Removing barriers to access A parliamentary inquiry shows the vital role of TAFE in providing accessible study opportunities and meaningful work prospects for learners with disability.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE for ALL, All for TAFE Federal Labor’s skills policy offers opportunities for students and a real choice for voters. While Tasmania is the latest Liberal government to pursue a privatisation agenda for vocational education.
TAFE & Adult Provision Congratulations Training Award winners For the second year in a row, the Victorian Training Awards have been held online, but that didn’t dampen the excitement.
TAFE & Adult Provision Ringing in structural changes As a federal election looms, and TAFE members unite in support of the AEU’s national ‘Rebuild with TAFE’ campaign, the Andrews government has launched a restructure of the VET sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Tasmanian government backing ‘Jetstar model’ for TAFE The Premier of Tasmania is pushing for the privatisation and cut-price model restructure of high-performing TasTAFE that would compromise the quality of training and education in the state.
TAFE & Adult Provision Improving disability access at TAFE Victoria’s parliamentary report into access to TAFE for learners with disability has addressed the range of challenges that disabled students face, and set out a plan to meet their needs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union power in disability An update on the ongoing negotiations taking place in the disability sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Empowering TAFE women Around 60% of Victoria’s TAFE teachers are female – but this is not represented in our membership.
TAFE & Adult Provision Taking TAFE back to the top We need to send a message to politicians that now, more than ever, investing in TAFE means investing in a positive future for Australia.
TAFE & Adult Provision Worker register a win-win The disability worker registration scheme is a welcome means of safeguarding client safety while protecting standards for the disability workforce.
TAFE & Adult Provision Organising for a new and improved TAFE agreement Campaigning for a new workplace agreement for TAFE teachers kicks off in early 2022 and we can look to the schools campaign for ways to build union membership and power.
TAFE & Adult Provision Labour Day means extra pay In an appropriate win for Labour Day, the AEU has secured significant backpay for sessional teachers not paid leave loading for working on the public holiday.
TAFE & Adult Provision Resetting TAFE for the future The Victorian government must push for adequate funding from the federal Morrison government in the new National Skills Agreement to meet the costs of delivery and protect the future of TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union helps secure a win for disability advocates The federal government has been forced to abandon plans to implement independent assessment reforms for the NDIS following severe backlash from unions and other disability advocates.
TAFE & Adult Provision Leading your best life: TAFE teacher Mary Collins At lot has changed in the disability sector since 1978, but the passion TAFE teacher Mary Collins has for her job remains undiminished.
TAFE & Adult Provision Calls to secure TAFE funding to rebuild the economy Members send a message to politicians that now, more than ever, investing in TAFE means investing in a positive future for us all.
TAFE & Adult Provision Negotiations over new Skills Agreement The federal government’s push for policies underpinned by its view that competition drives improvements is fundamentally at odds with the provision of quality education.
TAFE & Adult Provision Backing TAFE for a positive future TAFE members and advocates have used this year’s National TAFE Day to send a strong message to politicians that it’s time for governments to properly fund TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision State government investment in TAFE New reforms to the TAFE system, backed by an injection of funding, will revitalise the sector and significantly contribute to the rebuilding of the Victorian economy post-pandemic.