The Waalitj Foundation Wangening Bardip is showcasing 11 independent First Nations artists to share their healing stories through their artwork at Central Park Tower Perth until 19th July 2024, as part of national NAIDOC Week celebrations. Each piece of art tells a story deeply rooted in the First Nations Peoples’ philosophy of life and connection to the land. NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. Over 50 events are underway around the state, including film screenings, craft events, bush food and medicine demonstrations and tours.
Visit the NAIDOC organisation website to explore events in your area The 33rd National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’ officially launches today in Perth, Western Australia. Across the next three days, VET stakeholders from across Australia and overseas will gather to explore this year’s conference theme: VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce.
The comprehensive ‘No Frills’ 2024 conference program includes a ministerial address, two keynote presentations, 30 concurrent presentations, two discussion panels, 4 pre-conference professional development workshops and ample networking opportunities. Last week NCVER released the conference discussion paper, which focuses on Australia’s workforce demands and the importance of equipping the workforce with necessary skills through targeted education, training and partnerships. The VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce paper may be accessed here The Federal Government's adult literacy program, Skills for Education and Employment (SEE), will be expanded from 1st July 2024 to be accessible to all Australians over the age of 15. The SEE program aims to support people to improve their reading, writing, numeracy, and digital literacy, and now includes two distinct and complementary delivery streams:
For more information about SEE, visit www.dewr.gov.au/see The Australian Parliament today passed legislation increasing the national Location Offset to 30%, a move championed by industry representatives as positioning the country competitively to attract production and work to our shores. Ausfilm called the legislation a "huge win for the Australian screen industry and broader Australian economy... bringing millions of dollars of direct foreign investment into local businesses, delivering sustainable careers, creative innovation, skills and training, and complementing existing funding for Australian projects.
The increased rebate will apply to projects that commence production after 1 July, 2023. Minimum qualifying Australian production expenditure thresholds have been increased from A$15 million, and A$1 million per hour for television series, to A$20 million, and A$1.5 million per hour for television series. New eligibility requirements will be introduced. Productions must:
Learn more about production incentives in Australia at Ausfilm.com A new 'assault retail workers' offence has come into effect in WA, seeing individuals who attack staff in the course of their duties face up to seven years in prison, or three years and a fine of $36,000. The higher penalties for repeat and violent offenders are intended to provide additional deterrence for those who look to intimidate, hurt or exploit retailers and those working in the sector.
Last year, a national survey by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) of its members, which attracted 4,600 responses, revealed reports of physical violence increased by 56 per cent when compared to two years prior. Minister for Police and Corrective Services the Hon. Paul Papalia said "Just like other Western Australians, retail workers have every right to feel safe in their workplace. These tougher penalties send a strong message that violent behaviour towards staff simply doing their job won't be tolerated." FutureNow assumed coverage for the Retail sector on July 1st, 2024. |
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