WorldSkills competition showcases skilled Australians

Australia’s leading apprentices have taken on competitors from more than 15 countries to earn a place to represent their country on the international stage. The WorldSkills Australia 2017 Global Skills Challenge, held in Newcastle this week, saw more than 300 competitors, experts and interpreters from different nations take part in a simulated international competition, across…

Grants available for Supporting Younger Veterans

Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, is encouraging community and ex-service organisations on the southern Gold Coast to apply for grants for projects that deliver services to support younger veterans.     Mrs Andrews said the Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they…