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Welcome to Edition 31 of the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council newsletter.

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IN THIS EDITION

• The CS&H ISC Rising to the Challenge of Skilling Australia Agenda
• Meet the Board: Natalie Hamood
• Professor Tracey McDonald on ENs in Aged Care
• ISC Annual Conference - Making a Difference…08
• Nursing Forum
• Conferences and Events
• Funding and Awards
• Research
• Projects
• Resources
• Mature age workers keen to learn new tricks

CHC02 Review Update Bulletin – April 2008
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The CS&H ISC Rising to the Challenge of Skilling Australia Agenda
Proactive, consultative and informative – the new role for the Industry Skills Council as part of the government’s Skilling Australia for the Future initiative is all of these things and so much more.
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Facing up to Australia’s skills challenge: industry sets key priorities to address the skills crisis
On 16 April, the National Skills Policy Collaboration released a ten-point plan to meet Australia’s skills challenges head on. The statement by leading employer and union groups calls for significant action, innovative thinking and creative solutions to address Australia’s skills crisis. Skills Australia and the Industry Skills Councils in particular have been identified as key drivers in the development of this initiative.
Download the Statement

Download the Summary of the Ten-Point Plan

COAG Communique 26 March 2008
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 21st meeting in Adelaide on 26 March. For the first time, all governments agreed on a common framework for the reform of education. COAG has endorsed a comprehensive set of the aspirations, outcomes, progress measures and future policy directions in the key areas of early childhood, schooling and skills and workforce development.
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Meet the Board: Natalie Hamood
Each month, the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council catches up with a director of the board to find out about their role as board member, their views on the industry, and life in general. This month we chat to Natalie Hamood.
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Donna Herbert, the ISC’s new Operations Manager
This month, we meet the newest addition to the ISC management team, Operations Manager Donna Herbert.
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Meet Bronwyn Walker, Project Coordinator
New CS&H ISC Project Coordinator Bronwyn Walker has been working in teaching and training for the past six years, including a stint as teaching English in Japan.
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Professor Tracey McDonald on Enrolled Nurses in Aged Care
In the lead up to the ISC's inaugural Nursing Forum, we chatted with Professor Tracey McDonald, RSL LifeCare Chair of Ageing, ACU National, Faculty of Health Sciences, to find out about Enrolled Nurses in the Aged Care setting.
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Government offers new FAQ on VET FEE-HELP
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has composed a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section about VET FEE-HELP. Topics include eligibility, credit transfer, units and competencies, and students.
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ISC Annual Conference - Making a Difference…The Education Revolution – It’s Happening! 15-16 October 2008, Adelaide Hilton South Australia
In taking up the Government’s policy direction for the future and the expanded role of the ISC under the Productivity Placements Program, we invite you to our 2008 conference to debate and discuss the way ahead and how we can make the Education Revolution happen for our industries.

Download the preliminary program and register now for the Early Bird Registration rate of only $660 (inc GST) – a saving of $135!

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Conference news in brief

• 10th International Paediatric & Child Health Nursing Conference, Darwin, 30 April - 2 May 2008
• WA Training Forum 2008, Perth, 5 - 6 May 2008
• Joining the Dots Mental Health Conference, Melbourne, 8 - 9 May 2008
• Every Child Matters, National Conference on Children & Young People with Disability & Their Families, Melbourne, 14 - 15 May 2008 
• National Community Care Conference: Magic & Myths, the reality and the potential, Sydney, 14 - 16 May 2008
• VISTA Conference, Lorne, 18 - 20 May 2008
• ACE Annual Disability Employment Network Conference, Canberra, 4 - 6 June 2008
• The 9th International Mental Health Conference, Gold Coast, 14 - 16 August 2008

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View the Community Services and Health Calendar of Events

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Funding and awards in brief

• Youth off the Streets
• National Disability Awards, entries close 9 May 2008

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Growing the desert: Educational pathways for remote Indigenous people
This report, from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Training (NCVER), maps the picture of Indigenous people's participation in vocational education and training and other educational services across Australia's desert regions. The report identifies a range of innovations and barriers experienced in enabling pathways through learning into work and other meaningful livelihood opportunities.
Download this report from NCVER

Development and Humanitarian Aid qualifications and competency project to commence
In 2007 the ISC produced a scoping report proposing and education and training framework for Development and Humanitarian Aid sector. The report recommended development of new qualifications and units of competency drawn from several industries including community services, transport and logistics and business services.
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Resources for Implementing National Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing Qualifications
The ISC and CSHTA Pty Ltd have an array of materials to support the delivery of the National Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing qualifications – for training, assessment and workforce development.

Explore the individual links below:

• EN / Div 2 Introductory CD-ROM - includes the qualifications framework and units of competency.
• Mapping Publication - State Based EN courses to the National Diploma in Enrolled/Div 2 Nursing.
• Certificate IV - Diploma Recognition Assessment Tools - Templates for existing EN / Div 2 Nurses in the workplace; includes facilitator guide.
• Certificate IV - Diploma Assessment Tools - Templates - for new learners.
• Nursing Forum : Workforce Development: Enrolled Nursing (Div 2) Future Roles - find out more on 26 June 2008 at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.

To discuss customised workshops and information sessions for your organisation and for more information on these materials contact Linda and Tandiss on (02) 9270 6625 or info@cshta.com.au

Mature age workers keen to learn new tricks
New research has identified key characteristics in successfully providing e-learning programs for mature age workers.
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