The NSW Department of Industry has announced a “NSW Adult and Community Education (ACE) Infrastructure Maintenance Grants Program” that will support the maintenance and refurbishment of ACE physical premises. One-off grant payments for the 2019-2020 financial year will be made to ACE providers to enhance facilities and support the delivery of vocational education and training...
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The Deaf Society hits the big screen at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival
The Deaf Society, a member of Community Colleges Australia, proudly featured its Auslan course promotion at Australia’s premier international film festival, the iconic Sydney Film Festival from 5 – 16 June 2019.
Among more than 250 award-winners, dramas and cinematic documentaries, The Deaf Society’s large scale, was...
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Queensland State Budget approaches $1 billion for training and skills
The Queensland Government has announced a 2019/20 training and skills budget approaching $1 billion. Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said the latest budget has delivered an additional $24 million, bringing the Training and Skills budget to $978 million.
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VET Reviewer Steven Joyce speaks out
The Hon Steven Joyce (pictured), a former New Zealand Minister for Skills appointed by the Prime Minister to undertake a review into Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system, has spoken out about his report.
Mr Joyce’s report, Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training System, was released in...
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CCA releases research report on Western Sydney regional economic development
Community Colleges Australia (CCA), the peak organisation representing NSW adult and community education providers, has released its research report on how the state’s not-for-profit community providers can assist Western Sydney regional economic development.
“The most important priority is for our members, along with governments, business, industry and philanthropic trusts, to invest in...
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From Humble Beginnings to an Order of Australia Medal
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