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Trend towards health and wellbeing activities as Fitness Australia relaunch as AUSActive

25/11/2021

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Fitness Australia today have released to industry a new vision and rebranding. To promote physical activity across all exercise and wellness modalities including yoga, pilates, spin, dance and aqua classes.
As we move to appreciating that exercise extends beyond just the physical benefits and beyond the traditional gym workout. Fitness Australia, have relaunched as AUSactive. 
AUSactive have the largest register of exercise professionals & facilities across Australia and is a not-for-profit industry association. 
To view the exciting and vibrant re-launch video click here
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Heritage Skills Association win 2021 Community Based Organisation Award

22/11/2021

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The Heritage Skills Association were the winners of the 2021 Community Based Organisation category, at the recent State Heritage Award. 
Hon David Templeman MLA, Minister of Heritage & Hon John Cowdell AM, Chair of Heritage Council of Western Australia presented the award at the WA State Heritage Awards 2021. The Heritage Skills Association is a member organisation for sharing skills to repair and care for infrastructure of heritage significance. The Association formed in late 2020 to promote the transference of artisan skills into the local community. 
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Cultural Tourism funding boost

22/11/2021

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Applications are now open to the Regional Arts Fund's Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program, for regional arts organisations, local governments, and artists to promote and develop cultural events for tourists across regional WA. The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program is a $5 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government as part of the Regional Arts Tourism package. It is delivered through the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government Program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia.
This week, Regional Arts Australia will be holding two online information sessions, where they will walk you through the application process, and answer your questions. Click the links below to register.

Tuesday 23 November 4pm AWST
Thursday 25 November 10.30am AWST
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Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and  Events Training Package review

19/11/2021

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​Draft 2 of the SIT Tourism Travel and Hospitality Training Package are now available for stakeholder review. The draft can be found on the Skills IQ website:
https://www.skillsiq.com.au/FeedbackForum/TrainingPackages1/SITTourismTravelandHospitality/SITTPDDraft2
It is possible to make comments directly on the SkillsIQ website, however it would be appreciated if you could copy the FutureNow Industry Development Manager for the Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Events industries, Melissa Harkins, at mharkins@futurenow.org.au or on 0497 799 990 in on your feedback. She will pass this feedback onto the DTWD (Department of Training and Workforce Development) so they can ensure the SSO (Skills Service Organisation – SkillsIQ) and the IRC (Industry Reference Committee) consider the issues identified from WA industry stakeholders.
SkillsIQ are hosting 2 more webinars to seek stakeholder input. To register your interest in attending a webinar, please click on one of the links below.
                     Date                                                  Time (AEDT)
Webinar 3: Monday, 22 November 2021         3.00pm-4.30pm
Webinar 4: Wednesday, 24 November 2021   09.30am-11.00am
 
Please forward your feedback by COB next Thursday 25th November.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards.

18/11/2021

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Particular mention to the following award winners who have worked with FutureNow on our Career Pathways project, which is a suite of occupational guides and a website (https://www.thecareers.guide/) that has been produced to present career pathways information to prospective learners interested in employment in the hospitality, tourism and events field.
 
Live Ningaloo
Gold - Ecotourism
Bronze - Adventure Tourism
Live Ningaloo’s mission is to reclaim time in a meaningful way and give people the space to feel something. Tours are small, with ten people maximum and in-water interactions to a single group, no switching between multiple groups of people on tours.


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New Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre

10/11/2021

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This new development centre aims to provide water safety and awareness programs, first aid courses and beach rescue services. It will contribute to the up-skilling of members in Surf Life Saving and rescue volunteer training. More information can be found at the media statement 
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