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Clean-up and remediation projects creating skilled job pathways for Indigenous workers in WA
Indigenous workers in remote WA communities are gaining recognised qualification...
Giovanni Torre 5 May 2026
Funding boost for First Nations training welcomed by Aboriginal peak body
A major funding boost for First Nations vocational education and training in New...
Dechlan Brennan 20 Mar 2026
Funding boost for First Nations vocational education and training across NSW
A $100 million joint investment from the Federal and New South Wales governments...
Alexandra Giorgianni 18 Mar 2026
Indigenous graduates launch hospitality careers at Uluṟu
Twenty-three young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees graduated from...
Giovanni Torre 4 Mar 2026
Price vows to 'restore our country' after shadow frontbench return
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says she is pleased to return to the Coalition'...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Feb 2026
Agriculture program for young people begins on Yawuru Country in Broome

A new agriculture training program grounded in culture and on-Country learning has begun in Broome, with young people taking part in its first week of activities.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Feb 10, 2026
20 Aurukun Council staff complete machinery course

Twenty Aurukun Shire Council employees have completed a two-week course in plant and machinery operations, gaining accredited tickets to operate a range of heavy equipment including loaders, graders...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 5, 2026
Fiji targets skills shortage with return to work message for students abroad

The Fijian Government has urged students studying at Hawai'i's Brigham Young University (BYU) to return home after graduating, as the Government looks to fill workforce gaps across health, justice, tr...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 16, 2026
$35 million boost for First Nations job skills in the Northern Territory

A joint $35 million investment from the federal and Northern Territory governments will boost access to Vocational Education and Training for First Nations people in the NT.$17.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 5, 2025
Program supports healthy homes in Central Australia

A new program to build home and life skills for families and communities in Central Australia has been strengthen with Federal Government support.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 11, 2025
Giants and Coles kick off job-ready program for First Nations students in Western Sydney

Coles has teamed up with Greater Western Sydney to help First Nations youth in western Sydney score their first job by launching an education program designed to provide career-focused life skills.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 11, 2025
First Nations women have the largest gender pay gap in Australia, new study reveals

A new study by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has revealed that First Nations women have the largest gender pay gap in Australia, with First Nations women earning 65 cents for every dollar earned by...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Aug 10, 2025
Coalition of Peaks, PM and First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance announce "historic agreement"

The Coalition of Peaks has heralded their joint announcement, with the Prime Minister and the First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance, of a new agreement establish a First Nations Economic Partner...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 2, 2025
A path to purpose - Still on Track E-Scooter Program Launches in Kununurra

Wunan Foundation this week welcomed 10 new participants into the Still on Track E-Scooter Program, a hands-on initiative combining welding, mentorship, and electric scooter assembly.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 30, 2025
Leading with heart: VET graduate Taylor Hampton looks forward to National Skills Week 2025

"I've always been someone who wanted to lead with heart," said Taylor Hampton, a proud Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man and one of the standout VET success stories being celebrated ahead of National Skills Wee...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jul 25, 2025
Planting seeds for the future: ALPA’s Work Experience Program champions East Arnhem youth

In communities across East Arnhem Land, young people are dreaming big; and thanks to a powerful initiative from the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA), those dreams are beginning to ta...

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Nicole Brown Jun 25, 2025
NAISDA Foundation strengthens leadership with new co-patrons

The National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) Foundation has announced the appointment of Rhoda Roberts AO and David Gonski AC as its new co-Patrons.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 9, 2025
Federal government to upskill First Nations communities in far north Queensland and Torres Strait

The federal government has announced it will fund Aboriginal organisations to boost First Nations literacy in far north Queensland and the Torres Strait.

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Brendan Foster Mar 13, 2025
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