Home → News News Title A to Z Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 News Aspire News Early Education and Care Workforce Capacity Study: Addressing Australia's Growing ECEC Demand Australia's Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector is a cornerstone of society, shaping the lives of young children while supporting working families. However, the workforce that pow... Read More News Aspire News Aspire’s New Microcredentials: Clean and Green Economy, Agritech & Community Services As the world rapidly shifts towards technology-driven industries, the demand for specialised skills in emerging fields is on the rise. To meet this need, Aspire Learning Resources is... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Insights: August 2024 As August draws to a close, it's clear that this month has been pivotal for Aspire Learning Resources and the broader vocational education and training (VET) sector in Australia. From... Read More News Aspire News Reflections from EduTECH 2024: Key Takeaways from Our Panel ‘Don’t Forget Me: Edu-Tech for Every Learner’ EduTECH 2024 was a tremendous success, and Aspire Learning Resources was proud to play a role as a Silver Sponsor. Our panel session, 'Don't forget me: Edu-tech for every learner,' brought... Read More News Aspire News Elevating the Status of Vocational Education and Training (VET) For argument's sake, imagine you are a student thinking about your future. You are intelligent and driven. You have a strong work ethic. You determine the traditional classroom environ... Read More News Aspire News Partner Profile: Department of Education Nursing Microcredentials Late last year, Aspire Learning Resources, in collaboration with the Federal Department of Education’s International Division, embarked on an ambitious project to develop eight microcre... Read More News Aspire News First Aid & CPR Training Manuals & eBooks Aspire is excited to announce we have partnered with Everyday Learning to provide first aid learning materials and eBooks for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), HLTAID... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Insights: June 2024 June was another productive and fast-paced month at Aspire, echoing the dynamism the Vocational Education & Training (VET) sector continues to experience in the midst of VET reform. We’... Read More News Aspire News The Importance and Benefits of Digital Skills in Today's Workforce In today's rapidly evolving job market, digital skills are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity. For both employees and employers, mastering these skills can significantly impact p... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Foundation Grant: Disabled Wintersport Australia Who is Disabled Wintersport Australia? Established in 1978, Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is responsible for adaptive winter sport in Australia. As part of the not-for-profit N... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Foundation Grant: Brain Injury Matters Who is Brain Injury Matters? Formed over 20 years ago, Brain Injury Matters (BIM) is a self-advocacy and community education group run by and for people with acquired brain injuries (... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Foundation Grant: Ross House Association Who is Ross House Association? Ross House Association (RHA) is a community in motion, offering an affordable, centrally accessible office space where passionate individuals can gather... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Insights: May 2024 Monthly Wrap Up Welcome to the inaugural monthly edition of Aspire Insights. Each month, our team will wrap up the key developments in the Vocational Education & Training (VET) sector as well as provide i... Read More News Aspire News Ross House Association: Tenant Info Sharing Day This week, Aspire attended Ross House Association's Tenant Info Sharing Day led by Lotus Group Inc., a self-help collective for individuals with neurological impairments. Sponsored by t... Read More News Aspire News Building Women’s Careers to ensure a Future Made in Australia At Aspire Learning Resources, we are committed to supporting initiatives that drive structural and cultural changes, providing better learning, training and job opportunities for wome... Read More News Aspire News The Importance of Mental Health: Look Out for the Signs. Look Out for Each Other. Look After Yourself. At Aspire, we pride ourselves on supporting meaningful projects across a variety of subject matters and sectors, including nursing, trade apprenticeships, support work, and early chil... Read More News Aspire News Australian Federal Budget 2024-25: Vocational Education and Training (VET) Investments in Skills, Education and Workforce Development The team at Aspire recognises the importance vocational education plays in building skills that improve lives, and we welcome strategic investment and communication activities that rai... Read More News Aspire News TAFE Directors Australia Conference 2024 Awards Night Last night's TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2024 Awards Night at Sofitel Sydney was an inspiring celebration of sector-wide excellence. Aspire Learning Resources proudly supported... Read More News Aspire News TAFE Directors Australia Conference 2024 The TAFE Directors Australia 2024 Convention opened with an exciting start, setting the stage for innovative discussions and insights into the future of education and workforce develop... Read More News Aspire News TAFE Directors Australia Conference 2024: TAFE NSW Institute of Applied Technology Digital (IAT-D) The team at Aspire Learning Resources had an inspiring visit to the TAFE NSW Institute of Applied Technology Digital (IAT-D) at Meadowbank today! The Institute of Applied Technology Di... Read More News Aspire News Partnership Spotlight: One World for Children The team at Aspire is thrilled to shine a spotlight on our dynamic partnership with One World for Children.As a children's centre and industry-based RTO, One World for Children is cons... Read More News Aspire News Aspire Grant Winners: May 2024 At the heart of The Aspire Foundation’s mission is a simple belief: education transforms lives. We are firm believers that everyone deserves access to lifelong learning, and with this... Read More News Aspire News HumanAbility State and Territory Roadshow 2024 – Melbourne Forum Today, we attended the HumanAbility State and Territory Roadshow 2024 Melbourne Forum where industry leaders, policymakers, employers and educators converged to discuss pivotal issues sha... Read More News Aspire News Future Skills Organisation (FSO) National Forum It’s definitely been a busy couple of weeks at Aspire! Last week, we attended FSO’s National Forum, 'Building a Skilled Workforce,' aligned to their Initial Workforce Plan. The forum wa... Read More News Aspire News ITECA Australian Health & Care Sector Skills Symposium Last week, the team at Aspire Learning Resources had the privilege of attending the Australian Health and Care Sector Skills Symposium hosted by ITECA. This symposium served as a crucia... Read More News Aspire News New Case Management Units: CHCCSM014 & CHCCSM015 We’ve recently released two new units to help learners build skills in their case management. CHCCSM014 and CHCCSM015 form part of the Case Management elective units for the Diploma of C... Read More News Aspire News New Integrity Legislation Introduced into Parliament: National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Bill 2024 Earlier this month, the Federal Government introduced the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Bill 2024. This Bill empowers ASQA to act against the few registere... Read More News Aspire News Changes to the Current Standards for RTOs The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has announced that Skills Ministers have collectively endorsed the initiation of essential modifications to the current Stan... Read More News Aspire News Empower Your VET Training with Aspire's Customisable Resources Aspire Learning Resources is excited to announce our latest innovation: customisable access to our extensive range of vocational education and training (VET) learning materials and resour... Read More News Aspire News Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS): Introducing Aspire's Customisable Assessment Support Packs For over 30 years, Aspire Learning Resources has been a trailblazer, crafting affordable, top-tier resources that empower Australian secondary schools to shape tomorrow’s industry lead... Read More News Aspire News National Skills Agreement 2024 In October last year, all state and territory governments collaborated with the federal government to sign the National Skills Agreement (NSA): a transformational moment for vocationa... Read More News Aspire News Our New Basecamp: Ross House Association We were delighted to attend the End of Year Celebration hosted by Ross House Association. We had a fantastic time mingling and connecting with our new office neighbours and fellow non... Read More News Aspire News VET Student Outcomes 2023 The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has recently released their vocational education and training (VET) student outcomes report, shedding light on the post-tr... Read More News Aspire News VET Enrolments 2023 The latest National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) statistics report offers insight into the number of students enrolled in government-funded vocational education and... Read More News Aspire News 2023 National Vocational Conference (NVC): Winners of Aspire’s Resource Competition As we reflect on the excitement and camaraderie of the 2023 National Vocational Conference (NVC) held on the picturesque shores of the Gold Coast, we are thrilled to announce the winn... Read More News Aspire News NCI's Australian Jobs 2023 Report now available The Australian Jobs 2023 report provides an overview of trends in the Australian labour market to support job seekers, employment service providers, career practitioners, those conside... Read More News Aspire News VET Skills Review New Templates and Documents A new, proposed qualification model under the Skills Reform has been released. More information in the links below:Skill StandardsTraining and Assessment RequirementsCompletion Rules... Read More News Aspire News Staying Connected in VET Staying Connected in VET: Australia's biannual VET eZineVolume 19, November 2022Click the image below and scan the QR Code on page 11 to reveal your Discount Code!T&Cs apply.Staying Connec... Read More News Aspire News Labor’s Victorian election win a boost for TAFE The key policies that Labor pledged include: Extending eligibility for Free TAFE to people with higher level qualifications Changing the “once-in-a-lifetime” limit on enrollin... Read More News Aspire News New training requirements for aged and disability care Aged and disability care staff will be trained to give medication and report malnutrition and dehydration in elderly nursing home residents, in long-awaited changes recommende... Read More News Aspire News Skills ministers agree on major VET reform steps Federal, state and territory skills ministers have agreed to measures to strengthen the VET workforce, prepare for the new Industry Clusters, and address apprentice completions at... Read More News Aspire News Labor promises more free TAFE eligibility Free TAFE courses will become available to all Victorians if the Labor government is re-elected, regardless of their prior skills or qualifications. The open eligibility will... Read More News Aspire News Google launches digital micro-credential courses, free scholarships A new microcredentialing program from Google has launched to train Australians in digital skills of “high demand” in six months or less, with 10,000 free scholarships to be... Read More News Aspire News Skills Priority List is released The latest release of the National Skills Commission’s (NSC) annual skills priority list confirms that skill shortages are acute and prevalent across the economy. The list re... Read More News Aspire News End-of-life toolkit helps staff talk to people with dementia A new set of free online resources has been developed to help frontline aged care staff initiate end-of-life conversations with people with dementia.Produced by dementia sp... Read More News Aspire News NFP CEOs share top skills in short supply According to a new survey - PwC's 3rd Annual Not For Profit CEO Survey - three-quarters of NFP leaders are feeling the adverse effects of widespread skills shortages, but a targeted upskilli... Read More News Aspire News ASQA approves extension for electrical, building qualifications The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has approved extended transition periods for a range of qualifications in the electrical and construction sectors.The extension applies t... Read More News Aspire News Simplifying VET qualifications The Albanese Government will focus on making the VET system efficient, effective and easy to navigate so that students don’t have to study the same thing over and over again.... Read More News Aspire News Jobs and Skills Summit Outcomes The Federal Government has concluded its Job and Skills Summit, which saw business, unions and government come together to build a bigger, better trained and more productive workforce,... Read More News Aspire News Free TAFE and apprenticeships extended for under 25s in Queensland Even more young Queenslanders will be able to take advantage of Free TAFE and Free apprenticeships for under 25s as it will be extended until 30 June 2023. Since August 2018,... Read More News Aspire News TAFE granted $900 million as part of National Skills Week The federal government has allocated $850 million for 465,000 fee-free TAFE places and for TAFE infrastructure. Additionally, 45,000 additional TAFE places for “industries su... Read More News Aspire News Fee-free training to supercharge NSW’s early learning workforce The NSW Government has made available 25,000 fee-free training to bolster the pipeline of skilled and job-ready workers for the early learning and care sector.The fee-free co... Read More News Aspire News Victoria injects $24m to boost vocational workforce The Victorian government will spend $24m as part of a program to enable teachers to re-train as vocational specialists, and tradies to upskill to become teachers. The Minister for Edu... Read More News Aspire News New TAFE strategy to train one million people More than one million people will be supported to reach their goal of being skilled and employed, as part of TAFE NSW’s ambitious new three-year plan. The TAFE NSW Strategic P... Read More News Aspire News Recovery in the Training System Government funded training activity in Victoria bounced back in 2021 from a COVID-19 impacted 2020 even though restrictions were reintroduced to combat the Delta and Omricon strains.2021 saw... Read More News Aspire News Government splits education and training The existing federal Department of Education, Skills and Employment is no more. A new Department of Employment and Workplace Relations will implement the government’s jo... Read More News Aspire News 2022 Budget The Australian Budget was handed down on 29 March 2022. The following outlines funding policy that affects VET and education. $52.8 million over the next 4 years to deliver an... Read More News Aspire News The Human Services Workforce Forum Report The Human Services Workforce Forum ReportThe Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) latest report, The Human Services Workforce Forum Report, has been released and reveals critical... Read More News Aspire News New National Microcredential Framework now available A national microcredentials framework has been released. It sets out attributes of a Microcredential, and how they should operate, what they must cover and how they can be... Read More News Aspire News A guide to VET for human services employers A guide to VET for human services employersThe HSSO has announced the release of its new resource aimed at employers in the early childhood education and care, health, and human serv... Read More News Aspire News Industry Experts Signing Up As Victorian TAFE Teachers Industry Experts Signing Up As Victorian TAFE Teachers The Labor Government is helping hundreds of industry experts upskill to become TAFE teachers under the TAFE Teacher Trainin... Read More News Aspire News ACSF and DLSF review Have your say in the ACSF and DLSF review Do you use the Australian Core Skills Framework or the Digital Literacy Skills framework in your work? Perhaps you are mor... Read More News Aspire News JobTrainer supports more than 300,000 Australians The $2B JobTrainer program has hit another significant milestone, exceeding its initial course commitment with more than 300,000 enrolments across the country. The Morr... Read More News Aspire News What is an Assessment Support Pack? Aspire’s Assessment Support Pack is a suite of digital files for the trainer and assessor. Each Assessment Support Pack complements a corresponding Aspire Learner Guide and provides guideli... Read More News Aspire News BSB v7.0 latest news Updated: 17 August 2021Learner Guide and Assessment Support Pack is now available for BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour.Request a Sample or talk with your Account Manager about your reso... Read More News Aspire News New webinars for 2021 Do you want to know the perfect way to write Multiple Choice questions for different learners? Or are you interested in writing more literacy friendly training and assessment material... Read More News Aspire News ECEC latest news Updated: 17 August 2021ASQA has agreed to extend the transition period from 12 to 18 months for the new ECEC qualifications, to 20 January 2023.Contact Patricia Robinson or Jenny Asplin for... Read More News Aspire News Latest CHC Updates Updated: 3 March 2022The CHC Community Services - Community Services project has been approved for endorsement at the latest AISC meeting.Full Communique from the 22 February 2022 meeting c... Read More 1 2 3 4 ... 10
