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AEN Newsletter - 21st June 2024
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
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IR Introduction Network Meeting
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Empowering others to Perform & Excel
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Field Officers Conference
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This week the Strategic Review on the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (the Strategic Review) has released a Background Paper.
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It provides a summary of the relevant research and the key challenges facing apprenticeships.
The Background Paper outlines the Strategic Review’s main focus: how to reduce the skills shortages we are seeing in Australia through apprenticeships and traineeships. To address the complex challenges facing the apprenticeship system, the system needs to:
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- Encourage people to consider a career that starts with an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Improve the completion rate of apprenticeships and improving the workplace experience.
- Increase diversity amongst apprentices, and support people from underrepresented groups to finish their training.
- Make sure apprenticeships lead to secure, well-paid work and career advancement.
The Background Paper is accompanied by the Provisional Reference List, which is a bibliography of the reviews, research papers, reports and other resources the Strategic Review has considered to date.
If you have any additional research or evidence to share in response to the Background Paper or the Provisional Reference List, please provide them to ApprenticeshipsReview@dewr.gov.au by 11 July 2024.
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For further information, visit DEWR.
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R U OK?Day is Thursday 12 September 2024.
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It’s the National Day of Action when we all highlight the importance of meaningful R U OK?
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conversations and remind all Australians to start them any day of the year.
Join the virtual launch on 10 July to learn about the 2024 message and to find out how you can get involved.
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For more information and to register for the event visit R U OK Day?.
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This year marks a special milestone celebrating 70 years of dreams and achievements in the Victorian vocational education and training (VET) sector. Be a part of this historic event on Friday, 30 August, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Why you shouldn't miss this:
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- Celebrate Excellence join in honouring the outstanding contributions of apprentices, trainees, training providers, and employers who have made a significant impact in the VET sector in 2024.
- Generous Early-bird discount take advantage of special early-bird pricing before it ends don’t wait secure your spot at a reduced rate and be a part of the Victorian VET sector’s night of nights.
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and be inspired.
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AEN & GAN Australia are proud to be the principal partner for the awards again this year.
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The Garinga Djimbayang Grant Program
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Grants of between $300,000 - $1 million are available to support projects delivered through partnerships between Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) and TAFEs to embed Aboriginal traditional knowledge and practices in elements of the design and delivery of accredited agriculture training.
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The Grant Program aims to support First Nations peoples’ knowledge, engagement with and representation in agriculture.
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- The Grant Program will support the safeguarding and continuation of Aboriginal traditional practices and reflect the deep knowledge of working with the land and living on Country held by First Nations people.
- Self-determination will be prioritised throughout projects.
- Respect of Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) will be an integral part of each project.
- The projects will be place-based and knowledge about Country will be embedded in selected curriculum content in accredited agriculture training. This will require genuine and mutually respectful partnerships between TAFEs and RAPs.
- RAPS will retain oversight of how knowledge is shared and tailored by working closely with a partner TAFE that has requisite levels of cultural awareness and training.
- Koorie Liaison Units and/or equivalent of participating TAFEs will be involved in every stage of the projects.
- Delivery of training is targeted to all enrolled students in relevant qualification (not just First Nations students).
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The super guarantee (SG) rate is increasing to 11.5% on Monday 1st July.
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ATO Tax Time Occupation and Industry Specific Guides
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The ATO have over 80 guidelines developed for various industry occupations that will assist individuals to better understand how they complete their annual tax return this year.
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Income and allowances to declare and the expenses you can claim a deduction for in your occupation or industry.
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The ATO occupation and industry guides help you to complete your tax return, use these guides to:
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- work out what income and allowances to declare
- check if you can or can't claim work-related expenses as a deduction
- find out what records you need to keep.
To claim a deduction for work-related expenses, you must meet the 3 golden rules:
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- You must have spent the money, and you weren't reimbursed.
- The expense must directly relate to earning your income.
- You must keep records that show you incur the expense (usually a receipt).
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Apprentice Scholarship Now Open for Applications
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The Apprentice Employment Network & The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia is excited to provide 8 x $1000 scholarships through its The Edge Foundation Grants and Scholarships program again for 2024.
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The Edge Foundation honours the work of the late Judith Wright, poet, environmentalist and campaigner for Aboriginal Land Rights and recipient of the Australian National Living Treasure Award in 1998.
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This scholarship commits to recognise and promote the youth training and career work undertaken by Group Training Organisations and the Apprentice Employment Network in each state.
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This is open to current apprentices and trainees under the age of 21 employed by a Group Training Organisation that is an AEN member in that state. Apprentices or Trainees must be in employment as of 30th June 2024.
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The scholarship is to be used for career development. It can not be used to purchase items unrelated to their apprenticeship or traineeship.
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8 x $1000 scholarships are available. We intend to provide one scholarship per Australian state or territory. This means there is one for Victoria for our membership. Should there be no nominations from a state or territory, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards reserves the right to reallocate the unused funds to another state to issue.
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Full details and additional information can be found on this page. The nomination form can be found at the bottom of this page.
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To make a nomination, the apprentice/trainee (or Field Officer should the individual have a barrier to present) must submit a 60-second video. In the video, they will need to cover the following:
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- Who are they, and where are they from?
- What is their apprenticeship or traineeship?
- What are their career ambitions?
- How will a $1000 scholarship help them achieve their career ambitions?
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The more information they share about themselves, the better the judges understand their story. They can provide a PDF file containing their resume and other supporting documentation with the nomination.
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Applications close Wednesday 31st July 2024.
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Victorian Young Achiever Awards
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Last week the Victorian Young Achiever awards were held at the Melbourne Sofitel.
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Every year young Victorians are honoured for their outstanding contributions to the Victorian community.
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TAFE Inspirational Student Award
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Victorian Young Achiever of the Year
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Congratulations to all finalists & winners.
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Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
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The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments are all encouraged to apply for funding to run an activity or event that directly relates to the 2024 NAIDOC theme including:
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- arts based activities, including painting, dancing, crafts and storytelling;
- family fun days and community activities;
- cultural and Elders activities;
- NAIDOC themed sporting activities or competitions, or activities that actively promote Reconciliation.
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NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
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: Thursday 11th July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
There is a profound truth behind our tendency to hold onto old problems instead of accepting and embracing new solutions. However, breaking free from this pattern is the key to unlocking progress in both our personal and professional life.
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This session is designed to explore how you can assist others to step outside their comfort zone sustainably to tap into their true potential and unlock new horizons. Take a deep dive into strategies that lead to empowering actions, so you can mentor and guide others to new heights that extend beyond formal education.
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Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
As data continues to grow in importance for organisations across industries, data literacy one’s proficiency in the interpretation and communication of data and data-related activities has become an increasingly crucial skill, even for those who are not data analysts, data engineers, or data scientists.
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Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Attendees will gain an in-depth grasp of the various belief systems, values, and customs of African Australians and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups.
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This seminar incorporates substantial insights from an esteemed African elder who has fostered connections between the African and Australian communities for more than two decades.
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Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Empowering Others to Perform & Excel
Great leaders inspire great teams. And great teams require a culture of employees being independent and motivated individuals, performing interdependently within their team and forming key collaborations for long-term success.
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Date: Wednesday 21st August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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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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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,241 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost their employment are encouraged to register.
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For assistance 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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If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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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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