The Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) has launched a survey of the publishing industry aiming to explore and tackle ‘systemic problems in the book industry such as unpaid overtime, a culture of churn and burn, lack of pay and career progression, and pay inequality, as well as no enforceable minimums for freelancers’. The survey currently has no closing date.
Read the ArtsHub explainer Access the survey Those working in the outdoor industry or who have an interest in this industry are invited to share their thoughts about climate change. A survey was originally conducted in 2021 and 2023 results will allow a comparison and inform future outdoor industry projects.
To be involved in this national survey undertaken by the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland visit the Climate Change Industry Survey 2023 Filmmakers will have the chance to compete for a share of $75,500 as part of a new short film competition launched last week. Established by PerthNow in partnership with SAE Creative Media Institute, the Best Australian Short Film Competition invites both emerging and established filmmakers nationwide to submit their original short films. The competition offers a cash first prize of $30,000, as well as scholarship opportunities, with selected films also screening on the PerthNow website. SAE will offer a $10,000 scholarship for a Bachelor’s degree in animation or film as part of the competition. The competition is supported by Seven Perth, Screenwest, and The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
Read more at if.com.au The Modern Award Review was announced on 15 September 2023. As per the commitment made in Revive, Minister Burke requested the Fair Work Commission investigate existing award coverage and minimum standards in the arts and culture sector, including potential coverage gaps, as part of this review. A discussion paper will be issued on 6 November and submissions will be invited in response by 4 December 2023. Consultations with interested parties will be held between 11-12 December 2023 and 22 January-2 February 2024.
Peak body for the visual arts, NAVA, is undertaking a sector survey to help unpack arts sector Award coverage gaps. NAVA has set recommended minimum standards for the payment of artists and arts workers through the Code of Practice for Visual Arts, Craft and Design since 2001. The most recent edition of the Code was endorsed by the Australian Government in January 2023, as part of the National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. Read more at NAVA Learn more an contribute to the review at the Fair Work Commission As part of a key deliverable of the State Government's WA Outdoor Framework, to increase more people being active outdoors, Outdoors October is an opportunity to promote or try an outdoor activity.
To get involved you can either register an outdoor event to have it promoted or discover what activities are available. See the Outdoors October WA website for more details. The Commonwealth Government has released "Working Futures" an Employment white paper (September 2023) which provides a vision and roadmap for the current and future Australian labour market. Key themes include increasing productivity, future workforce planning, reducing barriers to participation, gearing up for further digital transformation, the expansion of the care economy, decarbonisation, inclusive workplaces, strengthening foundation skills and investment in skills tertiary education and lifelong learning.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has commented on initiatives contained in Working Future aimed at increasing participation and greater labour mobility within the technology sector. An article by Denham Sadler published in the Information Age discusses the introduction of Higher level traineeships and a skills passport.
The Australian Government is reviewing the skills assessment process for workers seeking to enter the country and will develop new standards for skilled migration assessing authorities intended to raise the integrity, quality and timeliness of migration skills assessments. They are seeking views on draft best practice principles and standards developed to provide an aspirational yet measurable foundation upon which assessing authorities will be expected to deliver skills assessments. The draft principles build on findings from the recent Review of the Migration System and learnings from the Skills Assessment Pilots.
Learn more, access the discussion paper, and have your say Thirteen of Western Australia's brightest training sector talents are celebrating a stellar win at this year's WA Training Awards, with eight individuals and five organisations named winners from 45 finalists at a ceremony at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its 29th year, the WA Training Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations. Individual winners receive $3,000, which can be used to further their training or kick-start their career.
Selected from a record number of applicants, winners included Kai Baharthah-King, who completed the Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity at North Metropolitan TAFE. First enrolling in TAFE at the age of 15 to complete his Certificate III, he progressed through to the Advanced Diploma and secured a part time job as a security analyst at Woodside, following a recommendation from his lecturer at only 16. Meanwhile WA School-based Apprentice of the Year for 2023, Robert Nicolosi, completed the Certificate III in Sport and Recreation at North Metropolitan TAFE. While working at BlueFit – Belmont Leisure Centre, Robert has gained a range of new skills while completing a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation. Explore the 2023 WA Training Awards and read Minister McGurk's full media statement Screen industry trade periodical IF Magazine has released Green Screen, a free, detailed guide to practices and technologies that can underpin improved environmental sustainability for the screen industry in Australia. The publication features the work of new industry body Sustainable Screens Australia, as well as interviews and case studies highlighting best practice across the country. In 'Tales for the Trenches', Green Screen explores the various ways technology can support decarbonisation, including opting for virtual or hybrid sets over physical builds, and recruiting remote teams utilising an ever-growing suite of technology solutions- saving air miles in the process.
The need for training is highlighted- especially with relation to new reporting legislation- and Sustainable Screens Australia are rising to the challenge with a program of free, online short courses. Decarbonisation and sustainability form one of the four pillars of the newly released 2023-24 WA State Training Plan. Learn more and explore Green Screen |
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