The real skills for real careers Australian Apprenticeships forum is a chance for industry leaders, training organisations, employers and apprentices to come together to exchange ideas and work on the challenges facing the sector. Local federal member and Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP, will open the forum on the Gold…
Significant reforms announced today will ensure senior residents on the southern Gold Coast will receive safe, quality aged care. The Turnbull Government has announced reforms in aged care regulation, compliance, and complaints handling. These will be brought together under a new independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, has welcomed…
The official “sod turning” and commencement of major works to upgrade the Mudgeeraba to Varsity section of the M1 has been welcomed by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews. “This vital upgrade is something I have worked with our community to achieve. I am delighted that we will finally see the commencement of works to…
The Federal Government is set to trial new projects within the Adult English Migrant Program (AMEP) to improve employment outcomes and boost language confidence for new migrants. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews said the trial projects have been announced through AMEP’s inaugural Innovative Projects initiative. “The projects include a podcast for…
The notorious M1 bottleneck on the southern Gold Coast can now be fixed, with the Federal Government making a significant $1 billion commitment to get the job done, Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews has announced. “After a long and hard fight, this is great news for local residents and I’m delighted that we are…
The establishment of a Naval Shipbuilding College will help drive a new wave of skills development in Australia, according to Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews. The Turnbull Government today announced the Naval Shipbuilding College will be established and managed by the Naval Shipbuilding Institute which will collaborate with key education and…
Currumbin Creek Road is set to be upgraded thanks to two funding packages announced today that will together provide over $1.3 million for repairs following Cyclone Debbie and for safety upgrades. $787,966 is being contributed by Commonwealth, State and Local Governments out of a $40 million Betterment Fund to restore sections of Currumbin Creek Road…
The Naval Shipbuilding College will be established and managed by the Naval Shipbuilding Institute to work with shipbuilders to understand their workforce requirements throughout the different stages of project construction and sustainment, while leveraging a national network of education and training providers to deliver the specific skills required. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher…
Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, today announced that applications are now open for the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants and Grants-in-Aid for ex-service organisations. “These grants will help southern Gold Coast ex-service organisations provide vital advocacy services for current and former serving men and women which help veterans with their compensation…
From the first battle of Bullecourt, to self-sacrifice and the conscription referendum, some of Australia’s brightest young historians have been exploring the history of World War 1 as part of one of the country’s most prestigious history competitions. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Training representing the Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham welcomed…