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AEN Newsletter - 6 September 2024
Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty
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Acknowledgement of Country Workshop
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course (Accredited)
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks Workshop
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On Friday last week the Victorian Training Awards was held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with over 780 guests.
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The awards, now in their 70th year, amplified the very best of vocational education in Victoria, honouring the year’s best students, apprentices, trainees, teachers, training organisations, and sector leaders.
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AEN and GAN Australia were proud to again be the principal partner of the event.
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Congratulations to all winners.
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Cert III in Meat Processing Retail Butcher
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Cert III in Live Production & Technical Services
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2024 Vocational Student of the Year
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Cert II in Electrotechnology
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School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
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Cert III Aquatics & Community Recreation
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Koorie Student of the Year
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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
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Employer Award for Apprenticeship Development
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NECA Education and Careers
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Congratulations to AEN Members Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services of Australia, NECA Education and Careers, Skillinvest and Westvic Staffing Solutions, who were all finalists in various categories.
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We wish all the winners the best of luck at the Australian Training Awards in December.
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While health and safety should be acknowledged every day of the year, this month gives employers an opportunity to commit to building better workplaces for their employees.
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Individuals, their families and communities are all impacted by work-related injuries or illness.
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Safe Work Australia data shows that around 169 people died while doing their job in 2021 and there were around 130,195 serious workers compensation claims made in 2020-2021.
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This year’s National Safe Work Month theme is FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, WORK SAFELY.
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Safe Work Australia has a range of information, resources and tools you can use to promote healthy and safe workplaces.
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Worksafe Victoria will also be hosting a number of webinars and face to face workshops on various OH&S topics throughout October.
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DEWR Corporate Plan 2024-25
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Recently the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations released their Corporate Plan for 2024–2025.
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Australia Worldskills Team
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On Thursday this week the WorldSkills Australia team was farewelled to represent the country at the 47th International Competition, taking place in the French city of Lyon between 10-15 September.
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The contingent of 33 young apprentices, trainees, and students (known as the Skillaroos) is the largest the organisation has sent overseas since Lyon last hosted in 1995. The WorldSkills Australia delegation of competitors, trainers, officials, and team management, is the largest ever sent to an International Competition.
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The 47th International Competition is set to be the biggest skills competition ever, with over 1,500 Competitors from 75 countries set to compete in 59 skills. More than 250,000 visitors are also expected to attend the event, which will run from September 10 -15.
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Worldskills Australia’s participation in the International Competition aims to benchmark Australian skills excellence against global standards.
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Team Australia members represent the best in their fields, which include Plumbing, Carpentry, Baking, Industry 4.0, Cyber Security, and Fashion Design.
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The journey for selection has spanned two years, beginning with a regional WorldSkills competition in 2022 that involved more than 3,000 competitors.
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Winners from each region then competed in the National Championships in 2023, with medallists being eligible for selection in Team Australia that will travel to France.
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We wish all the best of luck to the competitors.
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In a recent research report, the United Nations highlighted that labour markets in advanced economies remained tight, with unemployment rates hitting record lows in the first four months of 2024.
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However, analysis from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows signs of a softening of the labour market, including a decline in job postings between February and May 2024 in Australia and several other developed countries.
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This drop aligns with other analysis indicating that job vacancies have fallen across most advanced economies throughout the year.
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Despite these shifts, the OECD report also revealed that women have outperformed men in the labour market since the pandemic, particularly in countries like Australia, Japan and South Korea, where employment growth for women has been notably strong.
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This week over 350 guests celebrated the 100th year anniversary of Boxhill Institute at Melbourne Plaza.
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On 4 September 1924 Box Hill Institute opened as a girls only technical college. The Institute has supported thousands of Victorians over the past 100 years.
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Congratulations to everyone involved.
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Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Crown Riverwalk, Southbank
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This festival is a celebration of active lifestyles for individuals of all abilities.
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All Victorians are invited, regardless of their abilities, to come together for a day of inclusive sports and recreational activities, hands-on experiences, and valuable information sharing.
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The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released its latest data, which reveals a substantial increase in the number of students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) in 2023.
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The Total VET students and courses 2023 report shows 5.1 million students took part in some form of nationally recognised training in 2023, a 10.8% increase on 2022. Most (3.5 million) studied stand-alone subjects, over 2.1 million studied full qualifications, and 230,000 studied short courses.
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Most of the growth in 2023 was in stand-alone subjects, with a 14.0% increase on 2022 and 46.6% increase on 2020. The most popular subjects were cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, basic emergency life support, preparing to work safely in the construction industry, and responsible service of alcohol.
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In two weeks it will be R U OK? Day, the National Day of Action (12 September) and the most important message is to remind everyone to Ask R U OK? Any Day, because life happens every day.
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There will be plenty of R U OK? activities and events in workplaces, schools or communities.
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You can also organise an R U OK? activity any day of the year so download the Guide to Supporting R U OK? and check out the free resources for lots of tips on how you can share the R U OK? message and promote connection in your community.
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Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty
It can be tough dealing with the pace of change and the uncertainty that goes with it. However, it is important for leaders to learn how to embrace, navigate, and lead through change effectively. And the more change agile we are, the better prepared we are to respond when things move fast.
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This session introduces you to the ADKAR change management model and explores different leadership techniques to lead yourself and your team through challenging times with purpose and poise.
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Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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Acknowledgment of Country Workshop
Join us for the Acknowledgement of Country Workshop, where you’ll gain confidence in developing and delivering Acknowledgements of Country in a safe and respectful environment. Discover the significance of Acknowledgements of Country and why they’re so important.
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This workshop, led by Kamilaroi woman, Ally Gallagher, and Arrernte woman, Lisa Hayward, will help you understand the importance of cultural respect and inclusivity. Foster a safe space for learning and get your questions answered.
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Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
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Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authorised by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by MHFA instructors across Australia.
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Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Delivery: E- Learning & In Person
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Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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