COALAR webinar series
Exchange of best practices in TVET Australia and Latin America From March to May 2021, TAFE Directors Australia is delivering a series of webinars with Latin American partners, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Council of Australia and Latin American Relations (COALAR). The webinars’ aim is to showcase Australia’s capabilities in […]
Videos for international partners – TAFE Directors Australia

TAFE Directors Australia has produced two new videos to help international audiences better understand the Australian vocational education system, and TAFEs’ role in technical vocational education and training.
Responding to Australia’s ageing population – Melbourne Polytechnic

By the year 2057, it is projected there will be 8.8 million* older people in Australia, a huge trajectory from today’s aged population of 3.8 million. Job and career opportunities in the sector will exponentially increase. So how can you get workforce ready?
Engaging Trades Learners in a Virtual Class

TDA Webinar – 29 April 2021 Engaging Trades Learners in a Virtual Class : Experiences and Lessons If you attended or have watched the webinar we would be grateful if you could spare 3 minutes of your time to share your anonymous feedback. This will help to inform future events. Please provide your feedback here. If […]
New international student data and COVID19 impacts – National Centre for Vocational Education Research

New data shows the COVID-19 pandemic affected the outcomes of international students who completed a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia.
TAFEs consult on international education – TAFE Directors Australia

International education and the students it attracts brings a wealth of economic and social benefits to Australia. Strategies at the national and state and territory levels enable this sector to grow.
TAFETalks: The year ahead – Craig Robertson in conversation with The National Skills Commissioner, Adam Boyton

Please join guest speaker Adam Boyton, National Skills Commissioner and Craig Robertson, CEO of TDA for a discussion on the year ahead and what it means for VET, including insights into the National Skills Commission’s work on labour market and workforce analysis and VET pricing and performance.
A global career in mechatronics – Chisholm Institute

Mechatronics engineering isn’t your average career choice. But for Prashneel Sharma, it’s a job that gives him in-demand skills, great satisfaction and an insight into the Australian workplace.
Nursing from the heart – Victoria University Polytechnic

A family health problem became the catalyst for Kusal Yasintha’s future nursing career.
Caring for the community brings rewards – Chisholm Institute

From Cebu in the Philippines to Melbourne and Chisholm, Francis Yap brings her commitment to community service and enthusiasm for life.