Introducing HumanAbility
HumanAbility is the new national Jobs and Skills Council for Sport and Recreation. A new organisation, HumanAbility was established by a group of Foundation Members – around 30 industry groups, employers, unions and consumer organisations with a direct interest in one or more of our industries. As an industry-led organisation, HumanAbility has a major role […]
Jobs and Skills Report 2023
Jobs and Skills Australia has also released its Jobs and Skills Report 2023 that provides an initial assessment of the national skills system and Australia’s current, emerging, and future skills needs. https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications/towards-national-jobs-and-skills-roadmap
Jobs and Skills Atlas Data Tool
Jobs and Skills Australia has developed a new data Jobs and skills Atlas beta tool that enables users to explore combined labour market data at regional state and national levels, across occupations, skills and industries. Atlas provides a new way to access a range of data and tools from Jobs and Skills Australia, Australian Bureau […]
Employment White Paper, Working Future
The Australian Government has released the Employment White Paper, Working Future which provides a roadmap outlining practical actions and reforms required to build a bigger, better-trained and more productive workforce. Five key objectives have been identified to contribute towards achieving the Government’s vision. These include: Working Future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and […]
Five-year National Skills Agreement
Last week National Cabinet agreed to a five year National Skills Agreement (NSA), which will take effect from January next year. The NSA will embed national cooperation and strategic investment in our vocational education and training sector. It represents a national investment of $12.6 billion to expand and transform access to the VET sector, support […]
MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER (MPIO) AND COMPLAINT HANDLING IN SPORT VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
The Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS) is pleased to be offering a series of Virtual Workshops to assist organisations understand their roles and responsibilities regarding member protection and the complaints handling process. All sessions will be hosted by Morgan Lander, a specialist in risk management whose work focuses on pro-active education and training […]
CLUBMAP WEBINARS —SPECIAL WEBINAR EVENT
Our partner CLUBMAP is hosting a special free webinar for all Peak National & State Sporting Bodies, all Leagues and Associations, and all Regional and Local Councils. It is an opportunity to learn about the key observations and trends CLUBMAP has identified during work with more than 100 peak bodies over the past three years. […]
FAIRPLAY ROUND 9 IS OPEN NOW
You can now register and sign up to become a FairPlay activity provider. Only registered activity providers can accept FairPlay vouchers, so it’s vital as many clubs and organisations as possible get on board. Round 9 of FairPlay is already open, so sign up now to get involved in this wonderful initiative and help […]
SWIMSTART IS NOW TAKING EOIS
Eligible parents, carers and guardians can apply for a SwimStart voucher valued up to $150 for their child aged zero to four, which can be put towards in-person weekly or intensive learn to swim programs with registered SwimStart activity providers. Applications will open later this year, but all interested families, activity providers and referral agents […]
MINOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCLUSIVE FACILITIES FUND IS OPENING
Round two of the popular Minor Infrastructure Program is being bought forward to September. The funding will support projects that enhance community participation by enabling accessible, inclusive, safe and quality activity. The Minor Infrastructure ($15 million) and Inclusive Facilities Fund ($30 million) will be delivered to support new, upgraded and end of life projects that […]
