TAFE Opens Doors
TAFE Opens Doors: A focused discussion on access and equity
TAFE Opens Doors: a focused discussion on access and equity, on 31 May 2023 from 12pm to 5pm AEST.
This virtual event will focus on the important themes of access, inclusion and equity in TAFE. It is aimed at educators, policy makers, and other stakeholders interested in improving TAFE education and creating opportunities. The event will be hosted on Zoom Events and is free for all participants. Sessions have been designed for both educators and for all staff.
TAFE Opens Doors is an opportunity to engage with experts and peers in the field, and to showcase the best practices and learnings of TAFE in promoting access, equity, and inclusion. It aims to inspire and motivate participants to champion equity and access in education and training, and to recognise the significant economic benefits that result from creating more inclusive and equitable systems. This is an opportunity to engage in Australia’s conversation and to highlight the transformative power of TAFE in providing life changing prospects for those who have had less opportunity.
Wednesday 31 May - Full Program
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12:00pm – 1:15pm |
OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION |
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Indigenous Perspectives on TAFE: Creating inclusive and equitable learning opportunitiesPeter Radoll, Deputy Vice-Chancellor People & Organisation, Victoria University Leanne Bell, Faculty Manager and Reconciliation Action Plan Chair, TAFE Queensland |
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1:15 – 1:30pm |
Break |
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1:30pm – 2:30pm |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – CONCURRENT STREAM 1 |
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1A: WORKSHOP Women, Money & WorkKit McMahon National Co-Convenor, Women in Adult and Vocational Education (WAVE) Dr Tracey West Lecturer, Griffith University |
1B: WORKSHOP Designing inclusive teaching and learningJen Cousins Teaching and Learning Specialist – Accessibility & Inclusive Education, TAFE SA Trina Bianchini Teaching and Learning Specialist, TAFE SA |
1C: PANEL Trades: Breaking through stereotypes and creating a safe workplace and learning environmentHacia Atherton, CPA CEO & Founding Director , Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Tony Cowlishaw HoD, Building and Construction Mgt, Eng and Design, CIT Garry Giles HoD Civil, Safety, Industrial Skills & Tunnelling Centre, Holmesglen Inst Jennah Halley Apprentice of the Year 2022, TAFE Queensland Chhunly Taing Runner Up Apprentice of the Year 2022, Holmesglen Inst Adam West Industry Innovation Specialist, Electrotechnology and Renewable Power Generation, TAFE NSW Michael Wright Acting Secretary, Electrical Trades Union of Australia |
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2:30pm – 2:45pm |
Break |
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2:45pm – 3:45pm |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – CONCURRENT STREAM 2 |
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2A: WORKSHOP Foundations: A gateway for allJenny Macaffer CEO, Adult Learning Australia Kirrily Loveday Education Project Leader – Foundations, TasTAFE |
2B: WORKSHOP How to buy digital products and services that embed human rights by designBrigitta (Bri) Norton Accessibility Lead, OZeWAI Andrew Normand Web Accessibility Lead, University of Melbourne |
2C: WORKSHOP Beyond Problem Thinking: New approaches to strategy and action for inclusion and equityLara Rafferty Associate Director Equity and Inclusion, RMIT University Shelley Hewson-Munro Manager – Prevention, Masculinities & Learning, Health, Safety & Wellbeing , RMIT University |
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3:45pm – 4:00pm |
Break |
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4:00pm – 5:00pm |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – CONCURRENT STREAM 3 |
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3A: WORKSHOP Unlocking regional student potential through retention strategies and innovative technologyLuke Falzon Director, Student Success, GOTAFE Glen Luttrell Senior Solutions Engineer, D2L |
3B: FACILITATED DISCUSSION Be the Change – getting the most out of your disability action planJodie Hoger Disability Service Manager, TAFE NSW Dr Jill Duncan Deputy Chair of the Disability Council NSW, Associate Professor, University of Newcastle Darlene McLennan Manager & NDCO |
3C: WORKSHOP Mental ill health in the student population and the impacts for educatorsBrandon Taylor Mental Health Manager, TAFE Queensland |
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5:00pm |
End of Event |
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