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Funding for female-led and regional innovation programs
The WA Government has awarded $547,300 to six WA innovators, as part of the latest round of the X-TEND WA grants. X-TEND WA is a program within the New Industries Fund, that supports new and emerging innovative businesses across WA. Recipients in this round include organisations delivering five regionally based programs and a female-led company...
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Pathways to post-secondary school success
The WA Government is inviting the public to comment on the Pathways to Post-School Success Report: Consultation Draft. The senior secondary school pathways review aims to ensure Western Australian students have training and study pathways to reach their full potential. The draft report reflects the extensive engagement undertaken with a broad range of stakeholders and...
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WA rent reforms to modernise tenancy laws
The WA Government has introduced tenancy reforms including a ban on rent bidding. As a result of the reforms, tenants or property agents will be banned from asking tenants to pay more money to secure an available rental property. The laws will give tenants the confidence to enforce their rights without retaliatory action such as...
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WA State budget 2024-2025: Funding boost for training
The WA government has allocated $195 million in its 2024-2025 State budget towards building the skilled workforce. Accessibility to training remains a priority for the government and in this respect, it has announced an $8 million top-up to continue the Fee Free TAFE initiative in 2025, which aims to upskill the workforce to meet skill...
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WA State Budget 2024-2025: Government to incentivise property owners to rent vacant homes
The WA Government will offer property owners $5,000 to convert their vacant properties into long-term rental homes. As part of the 2024-2025 State Budget, the new $5 million Vacant Property Rental Incentive Scheme will offer payments to owners who meet the criteria of the property being vacant for the past six months and agreeing to...
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The Other Force website launched to support skills across defence
The WA Government has launched The Other Force, a dedicated website to support training and employment in WA’s defence industry. The defence industry is critical to economic diversification and job creation in the state. The Defence industry employs individuals in technical and office-based business roles thus offering interested candidates a variety of roles to choose....
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VET qualification reform update
In March, the Qualification Reform Design Group delivered its initial advice to skills ministers who have the challenging task of managing a fit-for-purpose, complex VET education system. The Group agrees that there is a need for a new system of VET qualifications, with the new model moving away from a “one size fits all” approach...
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Aboriginal organisations receive $13 million from ranger program
The WA Government is investing $13 million on 21 on-Country projects as part of the Aboriginal Ranger Program. The program aims to help Aboriginal organisations manage country and protect the environment across the State, in partnership with the public and private sectors. Rangers in this program are trained to manage land and sea activities including...
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FSO releases report on generative AI in the workplace
As part of our consultation for the WA Jobs, Education and Training (WAJET) survey, our Industry Engagement Managers have found that AI is having an ever-increasing impact across all occupations, with generative AI being used significantly within financial, administrative and executive roles. FAPSTC was pleased to participate in a webinar where Future Skills Organisation (FSO)...
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Western Australia’s regional communities receive investment to increase Traineeships
The WA government will invest $1.9 million to provide traineeships across 50 regional communities. Traineeships across information technology, business administration and marketing, amongst others, are part of this initiative. According to the media statement, Traineeships in business administration remain integral to upskilling the workforce. The Shire of Waroona, a grant recipient, will allocate funding towards...
