2019 October Archive | Community Colleges

CCA conference to feature advocacy practitioners with a “how to” get the attention of government

The CCA annual conference – unfolding in Brisbane on 18-19-20 November – will feature two renowned Australian advocacy specialists, who will give participants a set of “how to” guidelines and techniques to get the attention of governments. Neil Pharaoh (pictured) and Angus Crowther from Spark Strategy will present both a keynote address and run...

October 29, 2019

Community College Northern Inland celebrates Inverell student achievements

The Community College Northern Inland college campus at Inverell recently celebrated the achievements of more than 40 students at their annual presentation night. CCA Policy Manager Evelyn Goodwin and Inverell Shire Council Mayor Paul Harmon were keynote speakers at the graduation on 24 October. Attendees included Community College...

October 29, 2019

Victorian Government supports TAFE-community provider partnerships

The Victorian State Government has committed $500,000 to a unique partnership between Chisholm TAFE in the Mornington Peninsula and “Learn Local” – not-for-profit community education providers. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, Gayle Tierney announced the initiative – which will also be delivered at SuniTAFE – will see additional support...

October 26, 2019

ASQA Acting Chief Commissioner message to VET sector

Ms Saxon Rice, the Acting Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority), recently released a communication to the VET sector. “As Acting Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of ASQA, I want to ensure that we maintain a strong and productive relationship with the Australian VET sector....

October 17, 2019

In times of change learners inherit the earth – Brisbane conference update

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” This quote from the late moral and social philosopher Eric Hoffer personifies the approach that Community Colleges Australia (CCA) takes in putting together this year’s Read more

October 16, 2019

Listening to the “Other” – TAFE and for-profit peak organisations to speak at CCA Conference

CCA’s upcoming Brisbane conference in November will feature two unusual presentations, ensuring that not-for-profit community education participants have the opportunity to listen to the “other”. The national CEOs of the two largest peak VET organisations will both speak: Craig Robertson from TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) and Troy...

October 13, 2019

Monthly Archives: October 2019

CCA conference to feature advocacy practitioners with a “how to” get the attention of government

Community College Northern Inland celebrates Inverell student achievements

Victorian Government supports TAFE-community provider partnerships

ASQA Acting Chief Commissioner message to VET sector

In times of change learners inherit the earth – Brisbane conference update

Listening to the “Other” – TAFE and for-profit peak organisations to speak at CCA Conference

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