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AEN Newsletter - 18 July 2025
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Conduct Hazard Analysis Course
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
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IR Introduction Network Meeting
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Adopting Mindful Living & Working
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Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces
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Mastering Constructive Feedback
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We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Apprentice Training Awards.
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These awards recognise the outstanding achievements and commitment within Victoria’s vocational education system and highlight the individuals and organisations shaping the future of apprenticeships and traineeships.
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This year holds a special significance as we celebrate 40 Years of the AEN supporting apprentices, trainees, and the Group Training network across Victoria. Since 1985, we have remained committed to building a skilled, resilient workforce.
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A new category, "Apprentice Training Provider of the Year" has been introduced to this year's awards it recognises a Victorian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and impact in apprentice vocational education and training across diverse learner cohorts and community or industry needs.
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Nominations will be opened until Monday 11 August 2025.
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Check out the Nominations Guide for information on how to nominate and get your nomination in now!
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The Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, has congratulated the winners of the 2025 NAIDOC Awards.
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The winners were announced at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony in Perth, ahead of NAIDOC Week celebrations across the country.
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This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week celebrations, this year’s NAIDOC Week theme is
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"The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy".
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The NAIDOC Awards recognise individual excellence and celebrate the strength, culture and leadership of First Nations people.
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The National NAIDOC Committee considered more than 200 nominations before selecting the exceptional finalists and winners of the 2025 Awards:
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For more information about the 2025 NAIDOC Awards winners and finalists, and how you can celebrate NAIDOC Week, visit NAIDOC Week.
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Women in Leadership Australia Scholarships
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Women in Leadership Australia are offering partial scholarships for women in the Education, Training and Development Industry ranging from $700 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.
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These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles.
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Application Close: Friday 22nd August 2025.
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For more information and to register visit Women & Leadership Australia.
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The Victorian Training Awards recognise excellence in the skills and training sector, celebrating the achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, employers and training providers throughout the state.
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The 2025 finalists have been named across 14 categories: 6 award categories for individuals, 4 for employers and 4 for training organisations.
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The finalists represent all parts of metropolitan and regional Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mildura, Sale, Wangaratta and Wodonga.
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Some of the finalist include:
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Emma Jepsen
Holmesglen Institute
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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Amber Leyshan
TAFE Gippsland
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Certificate III in Engineering -Fabrication Trade Boilermaking (Apprenticeship)
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Nathaniel Allford
SuniTAFE
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Certificate III in Carpentry
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Certificate III in Business
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Matilda McDonald
Box Hill Institute
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
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Rebecca Gibson
Civil Train Victoria (Civil Contractors Federation)
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Certificate IV Civil Construction (Supervision)
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Institution and business finalists include:
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- Christie Centre Inc.
- Ultra Project Services
- V/Line
- SRS Power
- NECA Education & Careers
- Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
- Gordon Institute of TAFE
- Cire Services Inc.
- Australian Vietnamese Women's Association
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- Catalyst Training & Disability Services
- Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute
- Federation University Australia
- CEAV Institute
- Harvester Technical College
- Civil Contractors Federation Victoria
- VICSEG New Futures
- Media Box Hill Institute, and
- Outer Northern Trade Training Centre
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Winners in aligned categories will have the chance to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards later in 2025.
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Winners of the Victorian Training Awards will be announced at the gala event on Friday 19 September 2025 to be held at Centrepiece at Melbourne Park.
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The AEN and GAN Australia are proud to be principal sponsors for the event we wish all the finalist the best of luck.
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Local Jobs First Amendment Bill 2025
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The Bill will likely be considered by the Legislative Assembly during the next sitting of Parliament, 29th - 31st July.
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The purposes of this amended Bill are to:
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- clarify the obligations of suppliers and agencies under the Local Jobs First scheme
- provide additional enforcement powers for the Local Jobs First Commissioner (the Commissioner)
- introduce new civil penalties and other consequences for non-compliance with the Local Jobs First scheme
- provide for additional Local Jobs First Policy (the Policy) objectives; and
- clarify references to the Local Jobs First Policy and associated obligations and guidelines.
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The AEN will keep members up to date on any changes once finalised.
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Now moving into its fifteenth year, National Skills Week will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week is dedicated to raising the status of skills and vocational learning.
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Past years achieved much, with unparalleled media coverage accompanied by the practical inclusions of over 500 known events taking place across the country delivering engaging and inspirational messages, promoting the VET sector generally.
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National Skills Week is an initiative of SkillsOne, who will once again be driving the initiative working with government and stakeholders to achieve unique and beneficial outcomes, accompanied and supported by unprecedented media coverage.
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2025 Events
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A Statement of Attainment containing the following units of competency will be awarded to students who are deemed competent in the training & assessment.
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MSMWHS201: Conduct Hazard Analysis
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LLN: Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test
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Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025 SOLD OUT
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Delivery: AEN Office (83 Hobsons Road, South Kensington)
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The misuse of alcohol and drugs has a significant negative impact on Australian business. It is a work health and safety matter demanding attention of both workers and management.
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Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Uncover how living in the moment builds a richer and more meaningful life, career, and relationships. Explore how to be more present and purposeful in your decisions and actions, rather than reactive or on autopilot.
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In this interactive session, led by Martin Probst, a leading expert in human-centred leadership, we will explore how ‘stepping back’ and ‘stepping into’ experiences can open your mind to curiosity, creativity, and effectiveness.
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Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: Online via Zoom
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,332 participants have been supported to date, with 82% being male and 18% female.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, apprentices and trainees will be assisted by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
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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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