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AUSTAFE Inc.

AUSTAFE was established in 1990 following a decision by the predecessor organisation, the Australian Association of TAFE Principals to broaden the membership base. The AATP began operations in 1980.

AUSTAFE is a professional association with a commitment to promoting excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and to developing leaders within TAFE.

AUSTAFE offers professional support, but not industrial advocacy, for its members.

AUSTAFE, a National association, serves it's members needs through a range of activities and services organised either by the National Executive or through it's state chapters. State chapters are incorporated in Queensland and NSW.

ANNUAL AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

AUSTAFE, as the premier national network of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) professionals focusses on promoting partnerships with all vocational education and training (VET) stakeholders. AUSTAFE provides a forum for exchange of views in relation to VET and promotes professional development opportunities for its members.

The major professional development activity for AUSTAFE Chapters and Branches across Australia is the annual National Conference.

The National Conference is hosted on a rotational basis by State and Territory AUSTAFE Chapters or Branches and aims to bring together members, affiliates and interested parties to network and discuss the latest trends, activities, policies and reforms within the Australian Vocational sector.

The Annual National Conference brings together TAFE, private sector, university, school and government stakeholders involved in VET training from entry level programs through to post-graduate Degree programs.

The 2015 AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE is being considered for hosting in either Adelaide or Canberra. More information will be added as it comes through.

Latest News

October 13th 2014

AUSTAFE National Conference - Pod Cast Presentations

AUSTAFE Conference 2014 - Pod-Cast Presentations
The 2014 AUSTAFE Conference was held at Darling Harbour on the 8th, 9th and 10th of October.
What a fantastic event!
Not only was the location and venue (Maritime Museum) absolutely stunning, the whole program was outstanding for its currency and relevance to TAFE in Australia in 2014 and beyond.
Delegates from all around Australia got to hear first-hand accounts of the changing nature of VET in Australia. This included up-date reports on those States that have already implemented their Competitive Skill reforms such as Victoria, South Australia and Queensland and those in the middle of doing so, as is the case with New South Wales.
The Conference was not all about the ‘doom and gloom’ of the negative impact on TAFE but we got to hear some fantastic speakers on what TAFE is doing that puts them at the cutting edge of responsiveness and flexibility. We got to hear what is happening in International Vocational Training and we got to hear from several great speakers on strategies that TAFE could implement that would demonstrate innovation and action in VET Delivery and ensure TAFE as the provider of choice.
The attached link provides access to a number of pod-casts of the first day speakers and will be followed up with more information over coming weeks.
Thank you
Lyle Mellors (Past President)
http://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Catalog/catalogs/austafe2014

AUSTAFE Announces New Executive for 2014-15

AUSTAFE AGM 2014
The 2014 AGM on the 9th October saw the election of a new executive.
Chaired by Past President, Lyle Mellors, the AGM had reports from the Past President and the Treasurer that detailed the activities over the past 12 months.
Following the election, Lyle announced the new executive;
National President – Robyn Vidler from NSW
Vice President – Jerome de Rose from ACT
South Australia – Belinda McPherson
Northern Territory – Jamie Finn
Queensland – Helen Leeson
The Co-opted members are;
Secretary: Andrea Poletti - NSW
Treasurer: Rex Lobegeier – Retired
Public Officer: Geoff Bell - ACT

We wish them all the best as they provide leadership and seek to guide AUSTAFE through the changes affecting TAFE and how that will impact on AUSTAFE over the next years.

A Year of Celebration

In 2010 AUSTAFE celebrated 20 years since incorporation and 30 years since the predecessor organisation, the Australian Association of TAFE Principals was established.