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ITECA's blueprint for a skilled and educated workforce.

31/3/2022

 
The Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia's pre budget submission "Skilling Australian Business"  nominates seven key priorities for a contemporary skilled and educated workforce. These include an integrated post secondary education system, streamlining of regulation and reporting and funding policy measures that enable greater student choice in both Vocational and Higher Education. 

Tourism WA support program funding - closing date extended to 3pm Friday 29th April

31/3/2022

 
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  • Foodservice and hospitality businesses may be eligible to apply for the Tourism WA support program funding.
  • Requirement to demonstrate 30% downturn on business year-on-year, as well as be a bona fide tourism business
  • $10k available to sole operators, $20k to employers
  • Applications close 3pm Friday 29th April

Tourism Support Program Guidelines and FAQ's

Application Submission Form

Budget 2022 – Hospitality and Tourism impacts

30/3/2022

 
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Apprentices
Apprentices in high-demand industries (including Chefs) will get up to $5000 in cash payments for the first two years of their training but wage subsidies will be scaled back for employers.
The renamed Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Scheme has been re targeted so that apprentices, as well as employers, receive financial incentives.
Under the scheme, from July 1 employers in “priority occupations” will receive 10 per cent wage subsidy for first and second-year apprentices and 5 per cent for third years. The subsidy caps out at $15,000. Employers in regional areas will receive an additional 5 per cent wage subsidy for each of the three years of an apprentice’s training.
In a measure aimed at tackling dropout rates among young tradies, those aged between 15 and 20 will receive a follow-up call within three months of starting their apprenticeships to iron out any early issues and the government will fund 2500 more in-training support places.
Tourism Research
The Budget allocates $2 million for a new “visitor economy online employment and skills platform” as well as $4.8 million for Tourism Research Australia “to capture and analyse more tourism and visitor data to help businesses operating in the visitor economy make improved business decisions,”
Working Holiday makers
To help address skills shortages, the current caps on Working Holiday Makers will have a one off 30% increase in 2022/23.
Training
With the aim of encouraging small businesses to train new staff and upskill existing employees, small businesses that invest in training new employees will receive a $120 tax deduction for every $100 spent on training employees.
Read the budget papers here

Australian Computer Society 2022 Election Platform

29/3/2022

 
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Peak member body for the digital technologies industries, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), have released their election policy platform for 2022 ahead of the forthcoming Federal election.
The report notes the increased demand for IT products and services as Australia moved to remote work in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and argues that Australia needs to ensure that the professional skills needed are in place to underpin its economic stability and strength. Built on advice gained through ACS member and public surveys in 2021, the platform identifies the need to boost Australia's IT workforce as the core challenge facing the sector and broader industry.

Access the report

Consultation Open: Sport and Recreation Training Package (Draft 1)

23/3/2022

 
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The following qualifications and skill sets are being updated.
Qualifications
• SIS10122 Certificate I in Sport and Recreation
• SIS20122 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
• SIS40122 Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation
• SIS50122 Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management.
 Skill sets
• SISSS00131 Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set
• SISSS00132 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Skill Set
• SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard Skill Set.
 
Your views, thoughts and suggestions on these updates are welcome. To find out more visit SkillsIQ here
Closing date for feedback is Tuesday 19th April 2022.

WA tourism businesses recognised at the national awards

23/3/2022

 
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  • WA won 3 gold and 12 medals at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
  • Particular congratulations to FutureNow board member Robert Taylor and his team at WAITOC for winning a Silver award in the Tourism Marketing and Campaigns category for their Postcards from our Backyard.
All 12 award winners listed here

Funding now open for Outdoor Recreation projects

17/3/2022

 
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Eligible organisations with innovative projects to increase participation and promote inclusion in outdoor recreation are encouraged to apply for the Outdoor Active Recreation (OAR) Participation Program. Applications are now open and close 28 March 2022. For more details click here

Funding opportunity for sports coaches and officials

17/3/2022

 
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Applications are now open for sports coaches and officials of state sporting associations to participate in professional development programs. Programs that focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion are encouraged, such as mentoring or pathway development programs. Applications close Friday 1st April 2022 . More details can be found at the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program. 

Australia’s cruise ship ban will come to an end on 17 April 2022

16/3/2022

 
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It has been 25 months since Australia banned the entry of international cruise vessels under the Biosecurity Act.

Upon the resumption, additional measures will be in place to reduce the COVID-19 risk on board ships, including enhanced pre-arrival reporting; ensuring vessels always arrive with permission to unload passengers; stress testing of emergency response systems; and engaging with the cruise industry on a safe resumption.

​Ships will also need to meet all state and territory public health requirements, with these jurisdictions to soon advise on their readiness to begin cruising.

WA Public Libraries Strategy 2022-2026: Draft released for consultation

15/3/2022

 
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To guide the collaborative work of WA public libraries in the next five years, a state-wide Strategy is being developed. Community members are encouraged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia. A draft strategy is currently available for public comment until April 8, 2022.
The strategy has been developed as a joint project between State and Local Governments and centres on three themes:
  • Strengthening Communities - What is needed to enable you to have a greater say in the services that public libraries deliver?
  • Digital Inclusion - What is needed to make public libraries the first place you think of for access to technology and online resources like electronic books, audiobooks and streaming films? How can public libraries help you to access Government services online?
  • How we value our public libraries - How can Government and communities accurately assess the impact public library services have on us all?
The important work that public libraries do in the community was recognised in a recent state government announcement of additional funding assist in delivering support services to members of the public seeking assistance to set up the ServiceWA app.

Read Minister Templeman's full media statement
Read the draft consultation plan
Have your say: complete the Public Library Strategy Survey

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