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Concussion management for AFL and AFLW

21/3/2023

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The Australian Football League has released two documents to assist with concussion management: 
  • Guidelines for the management of sport related concussion - AFL and AFLW
  • AFL's strategic plan for sport-related concussion in Australia Football (2022-2026) 
The aim of these is to support sports management and medical staff in improving the safety of the game for players and increasing education about concussion at elite and community levels. 
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Sporting complex to address active reserve shortage

21/3/2023

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The City of Rockingham officially opened the Baldivis Sporting Complex on the 17th March 2023. The main focus of this complex is to offset the shortage of active reserve space in the City of Rockingham for sporting groups. The main pavilion of the complex will be home to the White Knights Baldivis Cricket Club and the Baldivis Brumbies Football Club. The complex also includes an indoor recreation centre and has plans for future expansion of another pavilion, 18 outdoor hardcourts, a nature playground and youth space.  
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Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre release their latest report into Tourism in WA

8/3/2023

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The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, in collaboration with Curtin's Tourism Research Cluster, have released new research looking at the tourism industry in WA.
The report Go Your Own Way: Recovery and regeneration for the tourism industry in Western Australia, examines the dynamics of the tourism industry before and after the COVID-19 crisis and outlines the road to recovery for the sector in Western Australia.
The report finds that Western Australia’s tourism industry continues to bounce back from a pandemic-induced slump, but that the industry still faces many challenges, including realising the potential of cultural tourism, re-engagement with the important Chinese market and workforce shortages in regional tourism areas.
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Women in Print launches 2023 Breakfast Series

8/3/2023

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The Women in Print 2023 Breakfast Series has been launched, with the Perth event set to take place on 24th May with venue to be confirmed. Seeking to champion the many exciting pathways open to women in the print and visual communications industry, FutureNow has joined the sponsor list for the event in 2023.

The 2023 keynote speaker will be Danielle Dobson who will headline the Series in all locations, exploring her book Breaking the Gender Code. Danielle is a speaker, author, facilitator and mother.

Susan Heaney, chair, Women in Print, said, “Often women feel they are failing if they reach out for support and approach their professional lives with an invincible attitude. Breaking the Gender Code is about assessing that and looking to how we can equip ourselves with skills to feel empowered, recognising our contributions and feeling valued in what we do. I think it is topical, our Women in Print community will be able to walk away from the events with skills they can start using immediately.” 

Established in 2007, Women in Print is a collaboration of women across the print communications
industry. It acts as a support team offering opportunities to network whilst benefiting women from
all walks of life, in and around the industry. Their events, webinars and engagement sessions
throughout the year provide  the opportunity for women in the print industry to share knowledge, work within a
professional community and build support networks for professional development and growth.

Read the full Print21 article
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Western Australia's first Creative Tech Innovation Hub officially launches

28/2/2023

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Western Australia's first Creative Tech Innovation Hub has been launched in Bunbury. The WA Creative Technology Innovation Hub (WACTIH) is a State-wide network which is aimed at bringing together and supporting tech creatives both online and in person. The hub aims to build industry partnerships with regional innovation hubs, the startup community and the education sector. A first for the State, the Hub will be focused on supporting creative industries such as design, music, advertising, film, and media, as well as emerging technologies including gaming, digital software development and immersive technology. 
The state Government will invest $1.2 million over four years in WACTIH, which enables collaboration with Edith Cowan University, the City of Bunbury, industry and local communities.
WACTIH's first international initiative, the Creative Tech Exchange, will focus on developing new international partnerships with creative, tech and innovation collaborators from around the world.

Read Minister Dawson's full media statement


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Independent review to assess Western Australia’s university sector

23/2/2023

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The state Government has appointed an expert panel to conduct an independent review of Western Australia's public university sector. 
Between 2010 and 2019, WA had the smallest percentage growth in university enrolments in Australia (13.6 per cent in WA, compared to 32.3 per cent across Australia). In 2020, WA attracted only 5.5 per cent of Australia's international student revenue. The WA university sector has experienced a more significant decline in its share of Australian competitive research funding than any other Australian State or Territory, falling from 11 per cent in 2001 to 2.9 per cent in 2022. 

The review will be led by a panel of eminent individuals with significant experience in the university sector, but without any current affiliations or any appointments in WA. Panel members include:
  • Professor Sandra Harding AO (lead reviewer) - former Vice Chancellor and President James Cook University;
  • Professor John Williams - Executive Dean Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics Adelaide;
  • Dr Ian Watt AC - former Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and
  • Professor Peter Shergold AC - former Chancellor of Western Sydney University. 
The review is expected to explore the various structural change options available to WA's university sector, and whether these changes would deliver improved performance and financial sustainability for the four local public universities. The terms of reference for the review include consideration of new structural models which can deliver improvements that meet the State's current and future knowledge and skills needs and strengthen relationships with business, industry and the vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors. 
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Read Premier McGowan's full media statement
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Work begins on new WAAPA and Screen Academy home in the city

20/2/2023

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Main construction works have commenced on Edith Cowan University's newest campus – and the first comprehensive university to be situated within the Perth CBD – with a sod turning ceremony held at the $853 million ECU City site today.
ECU City will bring together creative industries schools the WA Academy of Performing Arts and the WA Screen Academy, with broadcasting, humanities, emerging technologies, business, and law offerings, and Kurongkurl Katitjin – the university's Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research. The university is set to introduce a community of more than 10,000 staff and students to the city, partially funded by the $1.5 billion Perth City Deal.
Due for completion in late 2025 and opening to students in the first semester of 2026, the 60,000 square-metre ECU City campus will feature next-generation learning, engagement and performance spaces, including:
  • Six state-of-the-art WAAPA public performance venues, as home to more than 300 public performances every year
  • Dynamic digital media façade and immersive entrance that envelopes the public plaza
  • Digital smart labs and industry engagement hub
  • Radio, television and film production studios
  • Arts and design studios and workshops
  • Public gallery and event spaces
  • Technology enhanced learning commons and student support facilities
The landmark ECU City project is a collaborative partnership with the Australian Government committing $294 million, the Western Australian Government $199 million and ECU $360 million.
More information is available at www.citycampus.ecu.edu.au
Read Premier McGowan's full media statement

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Expansion to Career Taster Portal

15/2/2023

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Jobs and Skills WA have expanded the Career Taster Portal website to include new careers resources for students, parents, careers advisors and industry.
The Careers page houses links to infosheets, websites, videos, interactive programs and teaching resources to help teachers and students explore a wide range of industries, careers and occupations. Resources are categorised by industry area, with short descriptions of each industry providing a quick overview and some example careers. 
Employers, peak bodies and industry associations, training providers and community organisations are invited to provide career exploration resources for the Careers page to showcase industries and occupations to students and teachers.
​The Year 9 Career Taster Program Team can be reached at
T: 08 6551 5084
E: Career.TasterProgram@dtwd.wa.gov.au
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Creative Learning Partnerships Program creates work for artists across WA

10/2/2023

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More than 22,000 students across Western Australia are set to benefit from expanded creative learning curriculum through the State Government's Creative Learning Partnerships Program. Grants of up to $500,000 have been awarded to nine arts organisations and two schools, to support two-year creative learning programs for students in school years 2 to 9. The projects range from literature and visual art to theatre, music and digital creation, and will employ approximately 150 artists and creative practitioners. The program aims to provide enriched learning opportunities for students throughout the State by embedding creativity across the curriculum. 
Read Minister Templeman's full media statement
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New temporary incentive to attract lecturers to targeted regional TAFE locations

3/2/2023

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Eligible new and existing regional TAFE lecturers in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Kalgoorlie will receive a one-off Temporary Regional Incentive for the 2023 academic year. The new $2.9 million Temporary Regional Incentive is part of a state Government initiative to help regional TAFE colleges attract and retain staff so they can continue to improve the skills and employability of their communities across all industry areas.
Eligible lecturers will receive up to:
$15,000 in the Pilbara and Kimberley; and
$10,000 in Kalgoorlie.
Lecturers will receive the payment on top of existing incentives for working in regional areas with part of the temporary incentive paid upfront and the remainder paid after 12 months.
The Pilbara, Kimberley and Kalgoorlie TAFE campuses have faced challenges recruiting and retaining lecturers to fill vacancies, which have intensified due to the tight labour market.
Read Minister McGurk's media statement
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