In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency, Vasyl Myroshnychenko to discuss the impact of the war, particularly on Ukraine's  students - and what Australia's tertiary education institutions can do to help.

The exhibition the Ambassador discusses is Unissued Diplomas: Ukrainian Student War Victims: https://www.unissueddiplomas.org

And if you want to donate to support Ukraine :

• United24 is the official fundraising platform set up by President Zelensky: https://u24.gov.ua and
• UNICEF is also working with the Government of Ukraine: https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode of the podcast Claire explains why Skills Ministers are embarking on reforms to VET qualifications, where the process is up to, and what the changes are likely to mean for RTOs. She also explains why there's a demand for change and why the VET sector might go through all of this effort, only to find industry subsequently arguing (again) for more specificity and prescription.

If you haven't engaged yet with the VET Qualifications Reform work - you'll find the following links useful:

• The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Qualifications Reform information page: https://www.dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/vet-qualification-reform
• VET Qualification Reform Consultation Feedback: https://www.dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/resources/vet-qualification-reform-consultation-feedback
• Qualifications Reform - Public Webinar presentation: https://www.dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/resources/qualifications-reform-public-webinar-presentation
• Claire's Campus Morning Mail article explaining the differences between the German and Australian hospitality training requirements: https://campusmorningmail.com.au/news/short-and-to-the-point-germany-can-teach-us-about-training/
• The 2018 Strategic Capability Review of TAFE SA by former CEO of ANTA (and former Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet), Terry Moran: https://www.voced.edu.au/content/ngv%3A80642

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode of the podcast, international education expert Dirk Mulder joins Claire to discuss the changes the sector is currently undergoing and those still to come. He also discusses his new venture: https://thekoalanews.com where you'll find all the latest Australian international education news.

Contact Claire:

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Dr. Carina Garland is the Federal MP for the seat of Chisholm, as well as a member of the House of Representatives' Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training.

She joined Claire on the podcast to discuss the Universities Accord Panel's work and its Interim Report. If you're wanting to provide feedback on the Interim Report, the Panel is accepting submissions until 1 September 2023: https://www.education.gov.au/australian-universities-accord/consultations/consultation-interim-report

Contact Claire:

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• Email me at: [email protected]

The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode Claire is joined by Anastasiia Horyslavets, a refugee who fled Ukraine last year and is now studying at RMIT University.  She is being supported in her studies by the new MEGT Foundation - and the Foundation Manager, Jodie Belyea also joined Claire on this episode of the podcast.

If you want to find out more about the MEGT Foundation and the ways it can assist students (or if you want to get involved) - you'll find details at: https://www.megt.com.au/megt-foundation-scholarship-program

Contact Claire:

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• Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
• Email me at: [email protected]

The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode Claire is joined by Brian Wexham, CEO of Skills One and the Chair of National Skills Week, to discuss his efforts to help VET showcase all of the myriad, life changing opportunities it creates for students.

If you want to learn more about the different initiatives Brian mentions in the interview these are the links you'll need:

• National Skills Week: https://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au
• SkillsOne: https://www.skillsone.com.au/
• Skills and Thrills Showcase: https://www.skillsone.com.au/skillsandthrillsshowcases2023/

And the new research on high performing RTOs that Claire mentions in the interview is available on the NCVER website.

Contact Claire:

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by the CEO of Kallibr Training, Gerard Healy to discuss the risks associated with the constant level of policy churn in VET and some current programs which might provide potential solutions.

And more change is ahead - with the NSW government launching a new review of its VET sector (https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reports-and-reviews/nsw-vocational-education-and-training-review) and the WA government launching a review of post-school options (https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Experts-to-review-post-school-options-for-secondary-students-20230621)

Contact Claire:

• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
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• Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
• Email me at: [email protected]

The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Prof. Braden Hill, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous) at Edith Cowan University to discuss equity in higher education and the Voice.

During their discussion Braden and Claire mention the following:

• Braden's speech to the 2022 TEQSA annual conference: https://youtu.be/O__d5VSaaF0
• The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre at Murdoch University: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/explore/support-services/kulbardi-aboriginal-centre
• Kulbardi's K-Track program: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/explore/support-services/kulbardi-aboriginal-centre/k-track-enabling-program
• Prof. Megan Davis' speech to the 2023 Universities Australia annual conference: https://youtu.be/MhQrsAKf6co
• Western Sydney University's all staff webinar explaining The Voice: https://youtu.be/WEmmHr_1fmg

Contact Claire:

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The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode Claire was joined by Matt McGowan, former General Secretary of the NTEU to discuss the issue of university wage underpayment. Matt shares his views on what's gone wrong and the significant cultural shift needed to address the problem.

While wage underpayment is an issue in the tertiary education sector affecting predominantly, but not exclusively, universities - the solutions may partly end up impacting all providers and that's because of the focus on corporate/institutional governance in a very recent letter from the Fair Work Ombudsman to the Chair of the Universities Accord Panel, Prof. Mary O'Kane. You can access it at: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Senate_estimates/ee/2023-24_budget_estimates/Employment_and_Workplace_Relations (scroll down to Ms Sandra Parker PSM, near the bottom of the webpage, and there is a pdf copy of her letter to Prof. O’Kane)

Contact Claire:

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• Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
• Email me at: [email protected]

The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Adj. Prof. Robin Shreeve - who shares his insights into the ways in which VET and higher education could be better integrated - as well as some of the challenges for VET in closer integration. Robin also explains what's needed to lift the status and perceptions of VET.

Read or watch:

• Robin's submission to the Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of Vocational Education and Training 
• The transcript of the Inquiry's public hearing where Robin gave evidence isn't publicly available yet, but when it is you'll find it here
• ASQA's appearance at the Inquiry into Australia's tourism and international education sectors

Contact Claire:

• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field
• Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social
• Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au
• Email me at: [email protected]

The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au