Our latest edition of Nimble News, full of resources and interesting information.

Happy New Year!!  We are back and looking forward to a busy and fruitful 2026! Our vision (and always will be) is for our industries to have a workforce development environment that encourages growth and innovation for today and for the future!   We already have a plan of activities for 2026 to help us towards our vision.    Our priorities are to: Strengthen Industry Networks Research and Advocate on Workforce Issues  Provide Quality Industry Intelligence to the WA Government

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

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

What we do and who we collaborate with. In 2024, the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council entered into a five year contract with the State Training Board .  The State Training Board is the peak industry training advisory body to the Minister for Skills and TAFE in WA. Every day, we engage with people who have a vested interest in workforce and skill development to gather and report on current and emerging industry trends and developments and obtain feedback on i

In case you are wondering why gender pay equality has been in the news recently, it’s because the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment...

Cultivating Success: Staff Retention Strategies in Australian Food Fibre and Timber Industries Introduction In the vast and diverse...