Nimble News 6 September 2023

Kick Start a Career in Farming

Do you know a young person whose interested in a career in agriculture? AgCAREERSTART is a unique gap-year program that provides the following:

• Full-time paid farm job with a passionate host farmer.

• A $4500 training and engagement bursary

• A dedicated support team and network of peers across the country.

Applications for 2024 are open to 17–25 year-olds, previous agricultural work experience is welcome but not required.

Deadline: 15 Oct 2023

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Save the date: FFTITC AGM and Forum 10 Oct

Our AGM and forum will be on Tuesday 10th October from 4pm at the WA Rowing Club, Riverside Drive in the Perth CBD. Free and open to all, the AGM will be followed by a forum focusing on how to engage Generation Z, our youngest employees. Expect a great speaker, food and drink, networking and fantastic riverside views.

Have your say: A new Action Plan for young people in WA

The State Government invites young people and organisations to have their say and inform the development of this new Action Plan which aims to improve outcomes of young people in WA.

Have your say: National Farmer Priorities Survey

The aim of this survey, from the National Farmers’ Federation, is to better understand farmers views so they can advocate more effectively for them. Complete the survey here.

Carbon for Farmers Vouchers

Up to $15000 available to farmers to assess the feasibility of integrating carbon farming within their enterprise.

WA’s Plan for Plastics takes its next step

Whether you’re a consumer, a retailer or a supplier, we all need to make changes and forge new habits to do our bit to reduce waste and eliminate single use plastic.

New program to combat Queensland fruit fly and protect our $1.49 billion horticulture industry

The State Government is providing free tree tags to nurseries for citrus, stone and pome fruit trees. The tags will inform consumers on how to manage fruit trees and prevent the spread of fruit fly.

NCVER Vocational Voices podcast – two new episodes to enjoy

'VET pathways to meaningful careers’ and ‘Skilling Australia’s current and future workforce’ are the topics of the latest two episodes in this informative podcast series.

For teachers / educators: free online PD opportunity 10 Oct

Texthelp is a global company that creates digital products that help people read, write and research with confidence. Their ‘Festival of Inclusive Education’ offers a day of online learning focused on inclusive learning practices.

It’s Adult Learners Week 1-8 Sep

What new knowledge or skill might you obtain this week? Check out free courses here.

R U OK? Day 14 Sep

There’s lots of great resources on the R U OK? website, to help people to connect meaningfully and lend support to those going through difficult times.

WA College of Agriculture open day

Shearing and butchershop demos, industry and careers exhibitions, plus talk to students about life at an agricultural college. Cunderdin, Friday 8th September.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

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