AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

AUSTAFE EXECUTIVE announce the dates and venue for the 2017 AUSTAFE National Conference.

The Queensland branch of AUSTAFE will be hosting the 2017 and today announced that the National Conference will be held over the period 11th through 13th October 2017.

The 2017 National Conference will be held at the TAFE Queensland Brisbane - South Bank Campus.

For direct information please e-mail Helen Leeson at Helen.Leeson@tafe.qld.edu.au

All Members and people interested in Vocational Training are invited to “Claim the Date” (11th, 12th and 13th October 2017) and encourage peers and colleagues to attend.

The National Conference continues to be the major professional development activity for AUSTAFE Chapters and Branches across Australia and is the primary networking function that breaks down State and Territory borders and unites us as TAFE/VET professionals.

Conference Date
The 2017 AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE is being hosted at TAFE Queensland Brisbane - South Bank Campus on the 11th, 12th and 13th October 2017.

For direct information please e-mail Helen Leeson at Helen.Leeson@tafe.qld.edu.au

2016 AUSTAFE National Leadership Awards

Introduced by AUSTAFE in 1990, AUSTAFE Leadership Awards recognise educational leadership in the Australian VET system. They are presented by the National AUSTAFE Executive to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to vocational training over and above that which is expected by virtue of their employment.

There were some difficult decisions this year with the calibre of nominations across the three Award Categories, Educational Leader, Emerging Leader – Support Services and Emerging Leader – Education and Training.

Congratulations to all nominees for these awards for your demonstrated leadership qualities which have been recognised by your respective TAFE organisations who nominated you.

The AUSTAFE 2016 Educational Leadership Award
The award is for educational leadership rather than management or supervision and is open to all educational staff.

This year, we had exceptional quality of applicants and due to this, the panel has decided in 2016 to present both a highly commended and a winner.

Highly Commended

Scott Dwyer (TAFE SA)

Winner of the 2016 AUSTAFE Educational Leadership Award

Annette Winch (TAFE Qld)

2016 AUSTAFE Emerging Leader Award – Support Services Category

Stephen Gates (TAFE Qld)

2016 Emerging Leader – Education and Training Category

Again, the panel had a difficult choice for this award. For 2016, there are two equally deserving winners of the education and training award.

1. Luke Montgomery (TAFE SA)

2. Kaz Harris-Brown (TAFE Qld)

Congratulations to all of our 2016 AUSTAFE National Leadership Award Winners.