FFTITC's Nimble News 15th April 2026
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Meet our FFTTIC Board Member - Glenice Batchelor
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 Glenice Batchelor. Glenice has been engaged with the FFTITC for many years but only joined our Board in 2025.
Glenice is currently Executive Officer for Merredin and Districts Farming Improvement Group (MADFIG) as well as a Director of Perth NRM.
To read the full article about Glenice, click here
OUR HIGHLIGHTS
Forum Summary: Building Pathways Together: FFTITC Skills on Country Forum Inspires Connection and Action
As covered in our last edition of Nimble News, on 18 March 2026, the FFTITC, in conjunction with the Waalitj Foundation, we hosted the inaugural Skills on Country Network Forum.
We have developed a Network Forum Summary that gives you an overview of the event, the learnings and outcomes.
We have also compiled a short video that highlights the day. Once again, we’d like to thank all who attended.
To view the full summary and YouTube video, please click here.
Upcoming Skills Network Meetings
We would like to invite anyone with interest in skills and training for the Furnishing Industry and Equine Industry to attend our upcoming Skills Network Meeting.
Skills Network Meetings bring together employers, industry leaders, educators and stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, workforce challenges and training issues and opportunities.
Furnishing Skills Network Meeting – 8 May 2026
Equine Skills Network Meeting – 31 July 2026
(please note, we will be able to provide updates on a new training provider for the Certificate IV in Farrier)
For more details, please click here
Other News and Handy Information
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is now a reality, after legislation to establish the landmark body passed federal parliament. “Establishing the ATEC is a great milestone for education and training in Australia,” the Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles said.
The House Standing Committee on Education adopted an inquiry into the factors driving educational attainment on 1 April 2026. The Committee is seeking written submissions by 12 June, 2026.
WorkSafe Report: Inquiry into the agricultural industry in Western Australia – Final progress report
This report is the final progress report for the implementation of the inquiry recommendations. The inquiry findings and recommendations have been integrated into WorkSafe’s ongoing operations, ensuring agricultural safety remains a key focus of our business-as-usual activities,
This publication provides a snapshot of apprenticeship and traineeship contracts of training across Australia. It presents statistics on contract commencements, recommencements, completions, cancellations and withdrawals as well as contracts currently in training up until 30 September 2025.
April is 'Bee Blitz' month in Western Australia to highlight the importance of early detection and reporting to protect the State's bee industry and crucial pollination services from harmful pests and diseases.
Did you know that the Small Business Development Corporation has a range of resources that can help you in your small business. Their free business templates, tools and guides have been designed to assist you to create essential documents for your business and build your knowledge.
Career Industry Council of Australia recently participated in a podcast discussing the impact of AI and how it has changed the job market in some industries. On ABC Listen.
CCIWA has launched a hub with updates, advice and resources on the impact of the Middle East crisis on WA businesses. Whether you're impacted by fuel shortages, higher costs, supply and trade disruptions or employee challenges, this page may assist you.
If you are looking for employees, here’s a chance to connect with people looking for work, + employment providers in the region.
For Employers: FairWork Ombudsman - Pay slips – all you need to know about what needs to be on them.
Pay slips ensure that employees receive the correct pay and entitlements and help employers to keep accurate and complete records.
Recycle Mate works to answer any community recycling question anywhere in Australia. Just put in your location and what you want recycled and Recycle Mate will tell you how to dispose of it, in your local bin system.
We hope this information has been helpful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out!
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