This need for workers is being driven by a growing population, an expanding and changing economy and significant investment in government projects and priorities. TAFEs will play a central role in meeting Australia’s skills targets, and the TAFE Network should be the first port of call for Government-funded training and education and should be embedded in Government processes and procedures to support this.
The TAFE Network should be supported through sustainable funding, appropriate regulation, and industry and Government partnerships that embed the TAFE Network as the first choice for all parties seeking to address vocational education and training (VET) skills needs at any level, with VET considered and promoted as an equal choice alongside higher education pathways.
The VTA’s policy and advocacy agenda for 2024-2026 focusses on partnering with the TAFE Network, government, industry, communities and learners to deliver a TAFE sector that is sustainable, innovative and central to Victoria’s future.
Funding that ensures sustainable, innovative, responsive and accessible TAFE institutes
Efficient compliance and regulation that underpins highest quality and efficient institutes, and promotes TAFE innovation
TAFE as the first choice for students, industry and government
A capable, high quality and responsive teaching and professional TAFE workforce
A culture of innovation and proactive collaboration that leverages the TAFE Network to maximise impact
A governance framework that underpins success
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge all First Peoples of the land on which we live, work and play – and celebrate their enduring knowledge and connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
