FFTITC's Nimble News 10 June 2026
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Meet our FFTTIC Board Member - Cheryl Stinson
We continue to highlight our board members who play a vital role in shaping the direction and impact of the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council. Today, we introduce you to Cheryl Stinson.
Cheryl has been on the FFTITC Board since day dot! And was previously on the Food & Beverage Training Council, representing a large retail baker, then a national food processor and Coles. So, she’s been an active member of an advisory body for over 20 years! That’s a firm commitment to industry.
To read more about Cheryl, please click here.
Career Spotlight: Agronomist
Agronomists play a vital role in regional agriculture, helping farmers make informed decisions to maximise crop yield, profitability, and sustainability.
In the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, these crop and soil specialists combine science, data, and field observations to advise on soil health, crop nutrition, weeds, pests, and diseases.
To learn more about Agronomists, please click here.
To access the Occupational Profile, click here.
Plus don’t forget our other career resources which are located on our website at our Career Information Hub.
For Stakeholders in the Equine Industry
FFTTIC would like to take this opportunity to garner specific feedback from the industry around two topics:
Attending and hosting a stall at the Perth Equine Expo, an annual event showcasing Equine services and trade suppliers
The appetite for Small Business Management and Financial Literacy Workshops targeted at the Equine industry
The surveys should only take a few minutes and will provide us with valuable insight into how these activities may take shape should they progress.
Financial Literacy and Small Business Management within the Equine Industry
Networking Opportunity - Perth Equine Expo
Other News and Handy Information
Successful applicants in Round 9 of the Aboriginal Ranger Program have been announced, demonstrating the Cook Labor Government's strong support for Aboriginal ranger organisations across the State.
Southwest grazing farmers are being encouraged to apply for a Cook Labor Government program that helps cut fertiliser costs, lift productivity and protect local waterways.
Grants are open to local governments across Perth and Peel to enhance suburban tree canopies, protect and restore the environment, and create greener, cooler and more liveable suburbs.
The federal government has outlined a landmark reform to overhaul Workforce Australia’s employment services system. To facilitate the changes, the government has issued a public discussion paper which is open for submissions until July 31.
Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) has released a discussion paper to help shape a new Tertiary Roadmap. The Roadmap will outline practical steps to support a more joined-up tertiary system and improve pathways for learners.
North Metropolitan TAFE is now offering the Certificate III in On Country Management from Semester 2, 2026. This course is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to work on Country, following cultural protocols and combining traditional knowledge with modern land management practices.
Australia’s textile flooring manufacturing sector requires workers with specialised technical skills. However, there is currently no dedicated training pathway and existing training does not fully reflect contemporary manufacturing practices. This project will define entry-level skills and create a qualification pathway aligned to industry needs and sustainability requirements
Developed through extensive consultation with producers, processors, advisers, exporters and researchers, the industry-led Roadmap is designed to guide the sector through a period of significant change while identifying opportunities to improve profitability, rebuild confidence and strengthen its long-term future.
Complete the Producer Survey - Share what’s working, what isn’t, and where support is needed. Results will guide workshops and early actions.
Sessions every Tuesday from the 23rd of June to the 21st of July at AH Bracks Library, Canning Highway, Melville.
The Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA), with funding support from the Australian Government’s Forestry Workforce Training Program (FWTP), is proud to announce the launch of a new online training pathway: Introduction to Timber Systems Design.
As a follow up to Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)’s Action Plan to phase out PFAS, an executive summary of their Discussion Paper has just been released.
This interactive workshop is designed for small and medium business owners who want to better understand accessibility and inclusion in a practical, real-world business context. Tue, 7 Jul, 10am - 12pm AWST.
This workshop, provided by SBDC gives existing and aspiring small business people a high level overview of tax matters impacting them. Learn how to set up simple financial systems, record transactions and have the knowledge needed to have informed conversations with an accountant or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Tue, 16 Jun, 9:30am - Wed, 17 Jun, 11:30pm AWST (Online)
Article, courtesy of Science Daily. Scientists have created a robot that decides how easy a tomato is to pick before trying—dramatically improving its success. By adapting its approach on the fly, it marks a big step toward intelligent, collaborative farming.
We hope this information has been helpful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out!
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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