Nimble News 8 March 2023

Industry Workforce and Skills Consultation

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who responded or forwarded our survey. We are pleased to report that we received nearly 300 responses! We use this rich, real-world data to inform the State Government about the workforce, training and skills issues effecting your industries today.

Everyone who has completed our survey will have the chance to win one of three $100 gift vouchers. The winners will be drawn on 31 March.

We will keep the surveys open until the end of this week, so there is still a chance for you to have your say here:

Industry Stakeholders Survey RTO Stakeholders Survey

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Today is International Women’s Day

The State Government has launched a new Women's Workplace Safety Hub to help create safe and inclusive workplaces.

Women entrepreneurs seeking support will love this great resource directory containing a collection of programs, funding sources, networks and mentors.

Applications open for the WA Training Awards 2023

The search is on for the brightest stars in WA’s VET sector. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations across the State. Applications close 28 April.

Community Stewardship Natural Resource Management Grants now open

$7 million in grants available for community groups to conserve and enhance land and marine assets.

Mereny Bidi Boodja – New Food Innovation Precinct officially opened

The food technology facility, located in the Peel Business Park, will assist primary producers and food and beverage businesses to develop, test and produce new products.

Have your say! Kimberley Agricultural College

The Department of Education are investigating the feasibility, including the long-term needs, benefits and aspirations, of an Agricultural College (campus and residential) in the Kimberley Region. Survey closes 24 March. More info here:

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Have your say! Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has commenced consultation with industry regarding proposed changes to the Deed of Agreement and Guidelines for Palm. Deadline 17 March.

PALM Skill Development Program – funding available.

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme skills development program provides funding to support training for workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste while they are working in Australia.

Skills Ministers agree next steps for VET reform

Read what the Commonwealth, State and Territory skills ministers discussed at their latest meeting.

New report: Labour Market Update

The latest quarterly report from Jobs and Skills Australia

New NCVER Report

Government-funded students and courses – January to September 2022

For employers: Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033.

Safe Work Australia has released a new strategy to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

WA Farmers Annual Conference

Plan Prepare Perform 2023 will explore the current agricultural environment facing WA agriculture, 17 March, Mineral Resources Park.

CSIRO Innovate to Grow: Agrifood WA

A free 10-week virtual learning program for SMEs to investigate new R&D opportunities related to the Agrifood sector in WA. Applications close 13 March.

Have your say: WA Pest Parrot and Cockatoo Management Strategy

DPIRD is seeking input from the WA community to provide an understanding of experiences with pest birds and expectations regarding future control efforts. Survey closes 31 March.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.