Yearly Archives: 2020

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has announced the membership of its new Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG). ASQA established this group to complement its engagement and education activities by fostering a stronger connection with providers across the VET sector. ASQA has included 17 members on this group, including Michelle Simpson (pictured, when...

VET marketisation in NSW has disadvantaged lower income learners, and residents living outside of metropolitan areas, especially in outer regional and remote locations. These are the conclusions of research undertaken by Dr Don Zoellner (Charles Darwin University, pictured), just published in the Journal of Vocational Education & Training, with the title "VET...

Tamworth Community College students have received a number of awards at last week’s 2020 New England Regional Training Awards. David Sadleir, who completed Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, received the Sue Haylock Memorial – Excellence in VET Award. The recipient of this award is selected across all categories.  Aaron Rogers, who completed Certificate IV...

Comment by Dr Don Perlgut, CCA CEO: Following new plans for “job ready” graduates released by the Commonwealth Government, Australian universities are in turmoil. This follows persistent opposition by the Government to prevent universities from participating in JobKeeper. Commonwealth Government plans announced by Minister Dan...

Coffs Coast Community College, based in Coffs Harbour NSW, has received a Fostering Integration Grant from the Commonwealth Government to encourage the social and economic participation of migrants. The project will develop their skills and cultural competencies to integrate into Australian social, economic and civic life. Federal Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan, said there are many...

(The following opinion piece was written by Don Perlgut, CEO of Community Colleges Australia.)

Australia During the Coronavirus

Yesterday Australia hit a milestone: the first day since early March with no cases of COVID-19 community transmission. Five Australian states and territories – Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT...