Nimble News 28 February 2024

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

Check out the International Women's Day website to find out how to get involved.

Here in Australia, we now have access to more data on the gender pay gap, as well as plenty of resources to help address the issue. See our new blog to get clued up and learn what steps to take.

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Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre (SIFT) open for business

The SIFT Centre, located within the Food Innovation Precinct of WA (FIPWA) at Nambeelup, is open to WA food and beverage businesses seeking a low-risk environment to scale up production. An Enterprise Support Program is also in place offering grants on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to businesses using FIPWA

Grant opportunity: Community Small Grants Fund (South West)

Businesses and community organisations in WA’s South West can apply for up to $100,000 as part of the Native Forest Transition’s Industry and Community Development Program.

Grant opportunity: Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Partnership & Innovation Grants available for the development of new tools and sustainable agriculture practices. Also, Capacity Building Grants to support communities to increase awareness and skills about best practice, sustainable agriculture.

Have your say: Blueprint for the VET Workforce

DEWR is developing a Blueprint to support, grow and sustain the VET workforce. They are seeking insights from anyone who has left the VET workforce in the last five years via a survey. Submissions also welcome.

Have your say: Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System

This Strategic Review is investigating the support available to help more people start and complete apprenticeships and traineeships. Submissions invited on matters raised in the Terms of Reference by 15 May.

Have your say: Food Supply Chain Capacity Study

Jobs and Skills Australia is studying the workforce needs of Australia’s food supply chain. Stakeholder feedback is invited on the Draft Terms of Reference by 6 March.

New report: Australian Universities Accord Final Report

The Australian Government have released the final report from the review which was tasked with examining Australia’s higher education system and creating a long-term plan for reform. The message is growth in skills through equity.

For employers: 4 legislation changes HR needs to be across in 2024

The Australian HR Institute leads us through the new wage theft laws, gender equality reporting requirements and other changes to employment laws.

Free Webinar: Future of Vocational Education – Trends and Predictions

Part of VDCs Thought Leadership Series, this session is delivered by Kevin Ekendahl and includes technological advancements, jobs market trends, future workforce skills and policy implications. 90 minutes, 22 March.

Interesting read: CSIRO – Here there be dragons

CSIRO writes about Australia’s native dragons in celebration of the Lunar Year of the Dragon.

Event: Wagin Woolorama

See the best that WA agriculture has to offer at the 120th Wagin Agricultural Show (and the 51st Woolorama), 8-9 March.

Free Event: ArbFest 2024

Don’t miss the Arboriculture Industry Expo and State Climbing Competition. Learn about the industry at this family friendly event with some amazing climbing skills on show. Claughton Reserve, Bayswater, 16 March.