October 4, 2023
The 4-day workweek in real estate
In WA’s real estate sector, the global trend of the 4-day work week has been implemented by the Albany-based office…
Read more
October 4, 2023
Insurance policies at risk due to cost-of-living pressures
Insurance companies are at risk of losing customers due to cost-of-living pressures. The publication Insurance News reports that insurance clients are…
Read more
October 3, 2023
Strengthening integrity of the VET Sector’s Providers
The Albanese Government has established a new Integrity Unit within the national VET regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (AQSA)…
Read more
September 29, 2023
New Wages Policy for Prison Officers
Over 94% of the WA Prison Officers Union members have agreed to the State Governments wages increase of $60 per…
Read more
September 25, 2023
Working Future – Australian Government Employment Services White Paper
With the current unemployment rate at its lowest and employment rate at a higher level than recent years, the Working…
Read more
September 20, 2023
Fee-Free VET Courses to Continue
The Albanese and Cook Governments have announced the fee-free course within TAFE and VET will continue in Western Australia for…
Read more
September 20, 2023
Celebrating the Deaf Community During this Year’s National Week of Deaf People
National Week of Deaf People took place the 18th-24th September. It overlaps with International Day of Sign Language, giving more…
Read more
September 15, 2023
WA’s Brightest Recognised at WA Training Awards
At this year’s WA Training Awards, five organisations and eight individuals were awarded for their efforts in training. This year…
Read more
September 14, 2023
Record Levels of Employment in WA
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), WA had the strongest employment rate in the month of August over…
Read more
September 6, 2023
Multilingual Resources to Help Individuals Navigate the Building Process in WA
The Cook Government has development and released a collection of resources on the Building and Energy website to help Western…
Read more
September 6, 2023
WA Posts Strongest Domestic Economy in Australia
Western Australia’s domestic economy has grown by 3.7% between June quarter 2022 and June quarter 2023, the highest domestic economic…
Read more
September 5, 2023
Occupation Classifications Being Updated
Some of the industries under our coverage are part of this round of the ABS’s consultations for the Australian and…
Read more
September 1, 2023
Regional Traineeship Program open for applications
Regional Traineeship Program grants are now available with $2 million contributed to local jobs throughout Western Australia’s regional areas. WA…
Read more
August 25, 2023
Congrats to TeamWA at WorldSkills National Championships
FAPSTC wishes to extend our congratulations to the 68 competitors of TeamWA on their successes at the WorldSkills National Competition…
Read more
August 25, 2023
Inaugural Claims Broker of the Year Award
FAPSTC is pleased to learn that the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has included an award recognising excellence in claims…
Read more
August 18, 2023
Department of Training and Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2023-2028
DTWD has established a five-year strategic plan, that will put emphasis on WA’s skills needs within the economy giving more…
Read more
