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» SBS Podcasting in different languagesSBS Podcasting delivers music and multicultural perspective from two of its radio shows.
» New International MBA Scholarships Scheme
The Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne has launched a generous new international scholarship scheme - providing full tuition funding for three full-time MBA international students annually. Candidates are invited to apply for scholarships for the September 2006 intake.
» Students Plug Into iLectures
For years, tech-savvy professors have made recordings of lectures available on the Internet. But the University of Michigan dental school is among a wave of colleges now offering lectures in the MP3 compressed digital data files that make classes portable. The question is - Do digital downloads of lectures adequately substitute for the real thing?
» Victoria Shows Off E-learning Overseas
Eleven Victorian organisations have headed to the UK to show off their wares at Londons education technology show, BETT 2006.
» Australian Academy of Science's International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications for grants for short-term scientific visits (14 – 40 days) to Europe, North America (USA, Canada and Mexico) and Asia (Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan) in 2010, to foster collaborations between Australian and overseas researchers. Closing date for applications is 15 May 2009.
» Importance of overseas students to economy shows need for Student Services reforms
A new report assessing the significant contribution overseas students make to the Australian economy has highlighted the need for the Australian Government's student services reforms to be implemented as soon as possible. The Access Economics report on overseas students found that they contribute over $26 billion to our economy every year and the export education industry employs up to 126,000 people. DEEWR Media release, 1 April 2009
» Learning boom amid the economic gloom
Australia's export education industry grew 42 per cent in the three years to 2008, employs 126,000 people and contributes 1per cent of the nation's gross domestic product, according to an Access Economics report. The report is the first to synthesise all available data on the economic contribution of international students to the Australian economy. The Australian, 1 April 2009
» AEI Study in Australia 2010 National Briefings
This is a sector support initiative under the Australian Government's Study in Australia 2010 drive. The one-day sessions provide briefings on policy issues, consultations on key areas of work including the Study in Australia 2010 initiatives, and information sharing on market access, current data and trends, research, the regulatory environment, scholarships, the international student experience and more. AEI, April 2009
» Minister to lead university delegation to China
Education Minister (WA) Liz Constable is to lead a delegation of vice-chancellors from four Perth universities to China to promote and profile the city as a location for high-quality higher education. During next week's visit, the delegation would meet key members of government, education officials and university representatives in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Hangzhou. Ministerial Media Statements, 15 April 2009
» IDP Database of Research on International Education - new records
The database has been updated with 103 new records. The latest entries can be browsed from the New Additions page. April 2009
» AEI Study in Australia 2010 National Briefings
AEI Study in Australia 2010 National Briefings is a sector support initiative under the Australian Government's Study in Australia 2010 drive. The one-day sessions provide briefings on policy issues, consultations on key areas of work including the Study in Australia 2010 initiatives, and information sharing on market access, current data and trends, research, the regulatory environment, scholarships, the international student experience and more. AEI, April 2009
» 5 minute survey on edna services
Your feedback on edna.edu.au and me.edu.au is invaluable to make these services as useful as possible to you. The edna Project team would appreciate your feedback on the edna website, edna Groups (online communities), edna newsletters and me.edu.au professional networking services. Respondents go into a prize draw for a $100 book or music voucher.
» Big Skills conference presentations
Speaker's presentations from the Big Skills Conference have been posted to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website. Issues covered include: skills, jobs and the global economy; climate change, and social inclusion; and the review of Australian Higher Education.
» Critical industries to get toolboxes
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has awarded over $1 million dollars for the development of six new Flexible Learning Toolboxes in critical industries. The Series 12 toolboxes will be developed by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in consultation with Industry Skills Councils and Industry Training Advisory Boards in forestry, retail, community services, electrotechnology, plumbing, and spatial information services industries.
» Over 145 projects for innovation in 2009
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has provided $5.3 million nationwide for e-learning innovation in 2009. During this year, the focus will be on supporting business-training provider partnerships working to integrate e-learning in a business context. There will be provision for learners with greater choice, increasing RPL (recognition of prior learner), and a focus on disadvantaged learners. Funding is allocated to states and territories.
» New TVET resources
TVET Australia has a new suite of customised BSB07 Assessment Tools that are available in electronic version as a download. The unit packs includes an Assessor Guide, an Assessment Project along with a Knowledge Test (Examination) and have been written for Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.
» Global Financial Crisis (GFC) assessed
Service Skills Australia has released a paper on the GFC which stresses the need for industry and policy makers to continue the commitment towards the development of the workforce for service industries. Skilled workers are still required, and customer service is as always pivotal to the success of a business. There is a list of examples of growth still continuing in retail, hospitality, and tourism.
» 2009 Training Awards
Training Packages @ Work have written a very useful article about the 2009 Training Awards in states and territories culminating in the national finals. In this article, there are award categories, and opening and closing dates for nominations in all categories of awards in each state and territory. The 2009 Australian Training Awards presentation dinner will be held on Thursday, 19 November 2009 at the Exhibition Park in Canberra.
» New look LORN launched
The new version of the Learning Object Repository Network (LORN) has been launched by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, for training providers who require easy, online access to national education and training objects.
» Education and training skills development in prisons
Prisoners at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) have been involved in a range of employment and vocational education programs, such as cleaning, kitchen, laundry and horticultural duties. Approximately 85% of the AMC's prisoners are currently engaged in employment programs run by VET provider, Auswide Projects.
» e-learning supports employability skills
A new report has highlighted e-learning as an influence in shaping the vocational education and training (VET) system in the 21st century, as organisations seek to incorporate employability skills in their education and training. These skills include communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self management, learning, and technology. It examines three case studies of how this training was done effectively in 3 settings- Skills Tech Australia (QLD), the Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering Program (SA), and the NSW Adult Migrant Education Service (AMES).
» Wagga Wagga Immigration compliance operation
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/photos/171e/1f12/171e1f12-890a-47ab-9551-57895384ca6d-275x270.jpg' /><br>DIAC and NSW Police officers are briefed before an immigration compliance operation in Wagga Wagga early on March 11. Warrants executed in Wagga Wagga formed part of a multi-state investigation into a fraud racket targeting the meat industry.
» Wagga Wagga Immigration compliance operation
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/photos/3dec/2a54/3dec2a54-0b09-4a98-a9c1-eefa510e46d2-275x270.jpg' /><br>Officers consult maps and photos of the residential locations to be visited in Wagga Wagga as part of the national operation on March 11.
» Wagga Wagga Immigration compliance operation
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/photos/eda0/806c/eda0806c-56dc-446f-8e62-6cae98085cbb-275x270.jpg' /><br>A person of interest in Wagga Wagga has his personal details verified by a DIAC officer during the multi-state operation on March 11.
» National meatworkers operation in Wagga Wagga
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/videos/50-275x270-42_8.jpg' /><br>As part of a multi-state compliance operation on March 11, immigration officers visit a residence in Wagga Wagga, NSW. The operation cracked an alleged labour hire and identity fraud racket targeting the meat industry.
» DIAC switches off for Earth Hour
Staff at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will again take part in the global movement to conserve energy and help protect the planet by switching off lights for Earth Hour this year. All non-essential lights and electronic equipment will be turned off at DIAC’s Belconnen headquarters and offices across Australia at 8.30pm on March 28. DIAC’s e...
» Letter to the Editor, The Kalgoorlie Miner
Letter to the Editor The Kalgoorlie Miner Dear Sir/Madam It is unfortunate the Department of Immigration and Citizenship is being wrongly blamed for the Giants’ visa issues (Giants to miss Haney, 14/03/09). Your journalist neglects to point out Basketball Australia lodges all sponsorship applications on behalf of clubs or that Michael Haney's application was rec...
» DIAC apologises to former immigration detainees
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will apologise to a group of former Villawood Immigration Detention Centre detainees about arrangements it made for their identification interviews in the centre in 2005. In May and June 2005, the department arranged for Chinese government officials to interview the 68 Chinese nationals to establish their identity. ...
» Immigration detention services preferred tenderer announced
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) today announced Serco Australia Pty Ltd has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the new contract for the provision of a range of immigration detention services at immigration detention centres around Australia. Serco Australia and its international parent company currently deliver immigration detention, resident...
» Joint document examination workshop with Philippines
In a wide-reaching example of regional cooperation on border security, participants from more than 20 countries will attend a document examination workshop in Manila this week. Co-chaired by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (PBI), the April 1-3 workshop, Document Examination at the Border, will be attended by a...
» National Youth Week
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/videos/75-275x270-0_0.jpg' /><br>Some 13 500 people will enter Australia this program year under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's refugee and humanitarian program. They will join more than 700 000 people who have escaped from war torn and troubled nations and resettled in Australia since World War II. To help celebrate National Youth Week, DIAC caught up with two people who arrived in A...
» Townsville Intercultural Centre
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/videos/76-275x270-0_0.jpg' /><br>Some 13 500 people will enter Australia this program year under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's refugee and humanitarian program. They will join more than 700 000 people who have escaped from war torn and troubled nations and resettled in Australia since World War II. To help celebrate National Youth Week, DIAC met with the Townsville Intercultural Cent...
» DIAC duo wins Australian Global Management Challenge final
Two Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) staff members have proven their world-class business acumen, without earning a single cent. Sam Underdown and Oner Aktas are the winners of the Global Management Challenge Australian final, an international competition focused on business strategies. Competitors aim to get the highest share price for their company on a...
» Winning DIAC duo
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/photos/c871/97f9/c87197f9-d8a4-438d-ac81-49084beb91dc-275x270.jpg' /><br>(left to right) DIAC staff members Oner Aktas and Sam Underdown will represent Australia in the Global Management Challenge world final.
» Winning DIAC duo
<img src='http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/photos/9d59/56bb/9d5956bb-e323-4c59-a85f-989ef9639c56-275x270.jpg' /><br>(left to right) DIAC staff members Sam Underdown and Oner Aktas will represent Australia in the Global Management Challenge world final.
» Immigration officers to visit Whyalla
Officers from the Adelaide office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will visit Whyalla next Thursday (April 16). The visit is part of DIAC’s regional visit program, where departmental officers bring services normally only available in Adelaide to regional towns and cities. People from the Whyalla area with immigration or citizenship matters they...
» Stronger English capability combats exploitation
The language requirement for all subclass 457 trades and chef applicants has been raised, effective today, in response to concerns about the exploitation of workers from non-English speaking countries. A Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) spokesman said increasing the existing language requirement from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 4....
» DIAC welcomes New South Wales public affairs officer
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has appointed a public affairs officer, Lancia Jordana to its New South Wales state office. Ms Jordana has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist and corporate communications specialist. She was a radio and television reporter with the ABC and SBS in Sydney, Darwin and the federal press gallery and worked ...
» DIAC welcomes Victorian public affairs officer
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has appointed a public affairs officer, Steve Pivetta, to its Victorian state office. Mr Pivetta is a former chief sub-editor, state political reporter, editorial writer, columnist, Walkley Awards finalist and accredited foreign photo-journalist. He has 23 years' experience as a senior journalist on Australia's two ...
» DIAC information line
An information phone line has been established by the department following the Ashmore boat explosion. People who may have known someone on board or are trying to contact friends injured in the explosion on April 16 should phone the information line 1300 735 683. All calls will be treated confidentially and information provided may help identify those who are injured and ...
» Information phone line launched after boat explosion
An information phone line has been established by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) following the Ashmore boat explosion. People who may have known someone on board or are trying to contact friends injured in the explosion on April 16 should phone the information line 1300 735 683. DIAC established the phone line in a bid to help connect those whos...
» Wonderlust Touch Tours - Perth
The Art Gallery of Western Australia provides vision-impaired visitors with the chance to experience artworks more directly than ever before.
» Targa Tasmania - Tasmania
Targa Tasmania is a tarmac rally with competitive stages on closed roads for the best touring, sports and GT cars in the world.
» Realise your dream - national
The British Council Realise Your Dream programme offers talented Australians the chance to further their career in the UK.
» Minister launches world-class facilities for the Australian Ballet School
Arts Minister Peter Garrett launched refurbished facilities at the Australian Ballet School, helped celebrate the School's 45th anniversary.
» Playing Australia : 16 arts companies to tour the country
Arts Minister Peter Garrett announced $3.153 million in Playing Australia funding for 16 arts companies to tour live performances across the country.
» Bayside Literary Festival Writing Competition - national
Bayside City Council is calling all budding writers to enter the Bayside Literary Festival Writing Competition.
» New Chair for the National Museum of Australia
Federal Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, congratulated Mr Daniel Gilbert AM on his appointment as Chair of the Council of the National Museum of Australia.
» ANZAC Day - national
On this day, ceremonies are held across the nation to acknowledge the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, the spirit of ANZAC and the service of all veterans.
» Barunga Festival - Barunga, Northern Territory
Barunga Festival is one of Australia's major and longest-running Indigenous community festivals.
» West Coast Blues ‘n' Roots Festival - Fremantle, Western Australia
The Sixth Annual West Coast Blues 'n' Roots Festival will feature performances by the John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Zappa Plays Zappa and many more.
» Bluesfest - Byron Bay, New South Wales
Bluesfest includes an array of blues music, world music, roots music and a hybrid of those and other cultural styles.
» Samson and Delilah - national
Samson and Delilah is a film which tells the love story of two Aboriginal teenagers in a remote community.
» Topic 1 : Before Enrolment
Students intending to study in Australia should be aware of Australian Government Legislation...
» Topic 2 : Student Support
Education providers in Australia must provide support and advice to international students...
» Topic 3 : Study Choices & Assistance
Students are advised to consider their choice of course or package of courses carefully
» Topic 4 : Changing Enrolment
Education providers must have a policy outlining conditions for suspending, deferring and cancelling enrolment...
» Topic 5 : Course Progress & Attendance Reporting
Australian education providers must monitor the studies of overseas students and ensure that they meet International Student Visa requirements of attendance levels and satisfactory progression through course content...
» Topic 6 : Complaints and Appeals
This video highlights the inbuilt consumer protection mechanisms which are available to students who wish to lodge a complaint, or have been notified by their education provider of issues which may affect their status as a student in Australia.
