The Turnbull Government will provide the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine to every pregnant woman on the Southern Gold Coast from 1 July this year. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the $39.5 million investment will mean the vaccine is added to the National Immunisation Program, guaranteeing its access, safety and availability for the first time. …
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has announced the members of an expert panel to review Australia’s Qualifications Framework (AQF) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of students, education providers and employers. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said as part of the review the expert panel would examine other qualification frameworks across the world…
DetailsMember for McPherson, Karen Andrews, has called on community organisations on the Southern Gold Coast to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mrs Andrews said the Turnbull Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between $1,000 and $5,000 to not-for-profit organisations. “The grants can be used towards the…
DetailsAustralian Apprenticeships Ambassadors gathered today at Parliament House for a roundtable event to share their experiences in the vocational education and training sector. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP said seventeen ambassadors met to discuss their VET experiences and explain how apprenticeships and traineeships had changed their lives, and to discuss…
DetailsAs you all know, over the years, there have been many reviews looking at initial teacher education and many more recommendations on how to improve the quality of teachers entering our classrooms. With the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group (TEMAG) report, for the first time, we have made real progress in implementing a major report…
DetailsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP, has called on Australians to have their say on the future of the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network. Minister Andrews today released a discussion paper on the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network, following a recent evaluation of the AASN model of delivery. “The release today of the…
DetailsThe passage of the Coalition Government’s tax reform package, which will mean $144 billion in tax cuts over the coming years, has been described as a “victory for hardworking local residents and for common sense” by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP. “This tax package is all about helping everyday Australians get ahead. The…
DetailsThe revitalisation of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is underway and hundreds of thousands of young Australians are going to benefit, including those attending TAFE institutions around the country. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP said the Turnbull government has committed approximately $3 billion towards the VET sector in…
DetailsWhen it comes to delivering high quality training that aligns with the needs of industry, few nations perform better than Australia. In fact, many countries look to Australia as an example of best practice in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Yet, within our own borders, students aren’t always aware of the great outcomes…
DetailsIt’s a pleasure to be with you today at the start of this year’s 2018 Apprentice Employment Network Skills Conference. Today we have a varied group of stakeholders here, from group training organisations, policy makers, to members of the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network, business and industry. Apprenticeship delivery has so many facets, and it takes…
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