Digital technology qualifications remain on the low fee existing worker traineeship list for 202422/12/2023
 The State Government have announced that the low fee existing worker traineeship initiative (LFEWT) for the Certificate IV in Cyber Security, and Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology qualifications will continue to be available in 2024. Through the LFEWT initiative, course fees are reduced by 72%. Annual course fees are also capped at $400 a year for youth under 25 and concession holders, and $1,200 a year for all other students.
For more information on the initiative please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/ewt.  Tourism Research Australia has recently published the Tourism Workforce Report. The report provides a snapshot of the workforce in Australia's visitor economy. The report cover the size and composition of the tourism workforce, vacancies in tourism-related occupations, recruitment activity and the availability of international labour.
You may access the report here.  The State Government has announced a new $2.8 million Kimberley Tourism Program package to support local tourism businesses in their recovery from this year's unseasonal weather events. The package includes a $1.7 million aviation package, offering discounted airfares to visitors flying to and across the Kimberley region.
Other initiatives of the program include self-drive promotions, with $100 discount vouchers to incentivise visitors to extend their stays at Australia's North West holiday parks. This will be backed by a special Kimberley Season Pass offer with 50 per cent off tours and experiences across the Kimberley region to boost bookings for local tourism operators.  The Federal government has committed $10 million in funding to support the development of a national one-stop digital hub for tourism, travel and hospitality employers and workers.
This grant has been provided to Accommodation Australia to expand and promote its existing online platform, 'The Hub.' The Hub will serve as a national online skills and employment platform for the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry. It will connect workers with jobs, as well as upskilling and training opportunities for the homegrown and international workers that the industry needs. More information may be found here.  The Federal Government have announced a new Migration Strategy, built around the findings of the Parkinson Review and targeting five key objectives:
Access the Migration Strategy and learn more at Home Affairs View the joint Federal Government media release Fixing Australia’s broken Migration System Read analysis in The Pie here, and The Conversation here, here and here  Safe Work Australia's latest data unveils a concerning number of work-related mental health conditions and claims. In 2021-2022, mental health contributed to 1 in 11 serious workers' compensation claims, signaling a worrying trend in workplace well-being. Industries like sport, fitness, aquatics, and outdoor recreation prioritise preventative health, offering positive contributions to mental well-being through their services.
Access the Safe Work Australia data  More than 100 Western Australian teachers and training staff were shown the diverse and exciting opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industries available for high school students at an inaugural industry workforce event. Teachers were provided with resources to assist with career information for students who may wish to pursue a career in Tourism, Hospitality or Events. Some school resources can be found here: Westernaustralia.jobs
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