Our Skills and Innovation Forum The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (FFTITC) acts as a conduit between industry and government, providing strategic advice to the State Training Board and the Department of Training and Workforce Development. In 2025, we engaged with more than 1,000 organisations and 1,700 stakeholders across Western Australia, including employers, industry bodies, training providers, schools and workforce partners. Through Skills Network Gro

Webinar: Barriers to Disability Employment To promote and celebrate the International day of People with Disability, the Food Fibre and Timber Industry Training Council hosted a special webinar for Associations involved with the FFTITC. Led by Lena Constantine , an executive leader at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) and a member of WA's State Training Board, the webinar brought together small associations, employers, practitioners and comm

National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy Australia’s agricultural industries have taken a major step toward strengthening the next generation’s understanding of food and fibre, with the release of the National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy. The Strategy responds to longstanding challenges in attracting a skilled workforce, improving community trust and ensuring young Australians understand where their food and fibre come from. Developed through more than

Australia’s agricultural industries have taken a major step toward strengthening the next generation’s understanding of food and fibre, with the release of the National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy. The Strategy responds to longstanding challenges in attracting a skilled workforce, improving community trust and ensuring young Australians understand where their food and fibre come from. Download AgriFutures Australia report here: National Schools Food and Fibre E

It’s National Ag Day on Friday, 21 November 2025 National Agriculture Day is Australia’s annual celebration of the people, places, and practices that grow our food and fibre. Held each November, it’s a chance for every Australian—city and country—to connect with the land and the farmers who care for it. Ag Day exists to: Celebrate farmers and rural communities who work through challenges to provide food and fibre for us all. Bridge the urban–rural gap, helping students and fa

The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (WA) Inc. Board of Directors welcomed Glenice Batchelor following her election by members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 11 November 2025. In acknowledging her appointment, the Chairman, Mr Darren Culverwell stated: “ Glenice brings a wealth of experience across agriculture, biosecurity, natural-resource management and community leadership. Her practical understanding of regional industry challenges, combin

Bunbury Meat Industry Forum unites stakeholders to tackle workforce challenges The Bunbury Meat Industry Skills Forum brought together 33 stakeholders from across industry, training, and government to discuss workforce challenges, future skills, and the importance of food security. Hosted by FFTITC, the forum explored practical solutions to strengthen recruitment, training, and retention across WA’s meat industry, while taking a cautiously optimistic view of how emerging tech