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Raising Expectations program boosting TAFE, university numbers of former out-of-home-care youth

The number of young people formerly in out-of-home-care enrolling in tertiary education jumps 1,450 per cent in Victoria, thanks in part to a program challenging stereotypes.

ABC News

Friday essay: parents of 9-month-old babies as 'workers in waiting'? How ParentsNext monitors single mothers

For the first two months of Svetlana’s daughter’s life, the pair couch-surfed and lived on the streets. Granted public housing, Svetlana then worked to “stabilise” herself and slowly form “new ties”. A “former addict”, she had been “clean and sober for six years”.

The Conversation

Swiggy appoints 3 independent directors on its board

NEW DELHI: On-demand convenience delivery platform Swiggy on Monday announced appointments of three independent directors, including TAFE chairman and MD Mallika Srinivasan, on its board.

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Too many children victims of immoral situation in education

Our education system should be delivering on reasonable expectations, but it isn't.

Newcastle Herald

Agriculture among 180,000 fee-free TAFE courses offered as part of government plan to address labour shortages

This year, 180,000 fee-free TAFE places are on offer for courses related to industries with recognised skills shortages such as agriculture.

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Hunter School of the Performing Arts offers new path to production students

"It gives me a bit of a head start if I do want to go further."

Newcastle Herald

New rules in 2023? This is what you need to know about the changes from New Year's Day

January 1 brings some good news for savings on child care, cheaper medicines, help for home owners who are looking to downsize and a boost in welfare payments. Here's what else you need to know about what's changing from today.

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The Stats Guy: Praise for politicians. No, seriously, some deserve it

We will start the year with a concept so bizarre, outrageous one might say: praising politicians for things they’ve done in 2022.

The New Daily

Concerns grow over potential shortage of tradies after cuts to TAFE NSW courses in Coffs Harbour

There are fears cuts to courses on the Mid North Coast are placing increasing pressure on an already overwhelmed construction sector, and "killing" some trades.

ABC News

Offers come early for Vic class of 2022

More than 40,000 year 12 graduates have received offers for university and TAFE courses in Victoria with most granted their first or second study preference.

AAP

Going days without food, increased anxiety and insecure housing among issues reported in youth survey

Mental health issues are rife among young people, a new report finds, with 90 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds saying they've experienced financial difficulty at some point in the past year.

ABC News

Family's pain over Samah Baker murder

A convicted murderer has been told of the emotional harm he inflicted on the family of TAFE worker Samah Baker who was killed in Sydney in 2019.

AAP

Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

AAP

Hunter students move away from the traditional timeline of HSC results and university offers

"People feel too rushed to go to university."

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Patisserie students showcase their creativity

"For students to be presenting those industry-standard chocolate confectionaries, yes, it's very rewarding."

AAP

TAFE to pay $33m for failed flight courses

Melbourne's Box Hill Institute will pay a $33 million settlement after aviation students claimed course standards were too low to qualify them as pilots.

AAP

Free TAFE, VET courses for WA students

The federal government has partnered with Western Australia's Labor government for a $112 million deal to fund free TAFE and vocational education courses.

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NSW Greens push teacher pay rise at poll

Teachers are overworked and in need of a major pay bump at the coming election to avert a worsening education crisis, the NSW Greens say.

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Government secures first free TAFE deals

A federal government plan to deliver thousands of free training places next year is coming to fruition with deals struck with state governments.

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TAFE reform delays 'unfair' on students

A lack of detail from the federal government over its plan for free TAFE courses in 2023 is costing the country, says deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley.

ABC News

After a hell of a ride, Victoria's economy is on the up — but where are the workers?

Whoever wins this month's election will inherit an economy showing signs of pandemic recovery as the state's net debt climbs to dizzying heights. But the biggest challenge could be filling a major skilled worker shortage across a raft of critical sectors.

ABC News

Childcare subsidies won't fix staffing shortage, Flinders Island residents say

Childcare is set to become more affordable, but not all families will reap the benefits.

AAP

NSW TAFE teachers on 24-hour strike

NSW TAFE teachers are striking for 24-hours in a bid to secure new enterprise bargaining agreement with a better pay offer.

The Conversation

International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities

When Australia’s borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue stream for Australian universities in doubt.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter TAFE teachers call for 'salary justice'

TAFE teachers want to be paid the same as school teachers.

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