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Vocational Educational & Training (VET) Issues

This page provides links to some sites that are important in determining the direction of the programs and services we develop and provide.

Aboriginal Law & Legislation online - federal and state law, plus overseas legislation related to aboriginal groups.

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.

Anti Discrimination Board of NSW - administers Anti-Discrimination laws and promotes anti-discrimination and equal opportunity principles and policies throughout NSW.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) - main features and benefits of the AQF; National Competency Standards; how the AQF can assist adaptation to industry change.

australia.gov.au - Australian Government portal.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - key national indicators, census, media releases, publications.

Australian Flexible Learning Framework - supports communities of professionals involved with flexible learning, and is a a rich source of flexible learning resources, products and services as well as information on many flexible learning projects and initiatives.

Centrelink - the Australian Government statutory agency, delivering a range of Commonwealth services to the Australian community.

CSIRO - Australia's largest scientific research agency.

Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) - provides  policies and leadership for all levels of education.

Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) - its purpose is to enrich Australia through the well managed entry and settlement of people.

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (DIISR) - develops policies and delivers programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive future.

Distance Education Clearinghouse - provides access to a wide range of information about distance education.

Education for All (EFA) - UNESCO group with a global commitment to provide quality basic education for all children, youth and adults.

Education Network Australia (edna) - supports and promotes the benefits of technology for education and training in Australia.

International Centre for VET Teaching & Learning (ICVET) - provides a wide range of news, information and resources.

National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) - Australia's principal provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.

National Measurement Institute (NMI) - responsible for Australia's national infrastructure in physical, chemical, biological and legal measurements.

National Training Information Service (NTIS) - the national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Australia.

NSW Department of Training & Education (DET) - secondary schools, TAFE NSW, Adult and Community Education, etc.

Office for Women (OfW) - influences policy, cabinet and budget decision-making to ensure women's interests are considered.

Productivity Commission - the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.

Tertiary Education & Skills - information and links provided by the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

UNEVOC - assists UNESCO's member states strengthen and upgrade their TVET systems.

Last updated: 18 April, 2008

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