FFTITC's Nimble News 18th March 2026
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The Food Fibre and Timber Industries is pleased to be able to provide a range of new career resources. Whether you are a job seeker, a student exploring options, or a professional considering a change, these resources highlight a range of occupations from the food, fibre and timber industry sectors.
Our new Career Information Hub offers a collection of occupational profiles designed to guide you through your journey with practical, easy-to-understand content.
To read more, click here.
These resources have been proudly funded and supported by Workforce Australia Local Jobs - Great Southern Wheatbelt Region Local Initiatives Fund and Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (WA)
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Reminder: Irrigation Technology Training in WA – Industry Forum & Roundtable - Wednesday 1 April 2026
If you’re an employer, contractor, trainer, supplier, or industry representative working in irrigation technology, you are invited to our Forum. Discussions will explore current workforce challenges and identify practical, industry-led solutions for strengthening WA’s Irrigation Technology workforce.
For a copy of the flyer and RSVP details, please see below.
Agricultural students from seven regional colleges and schools have been recognised as the state’s top work health and safety students through WorkSafe’s Agriculture Youth Safety Awards.
The awards are part of the Agriculture Youth Education Program which saw WorkSafe inspectors present to around 800 students and inspect grounds and facilities at the agricultural colleges and farm schools.
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams recently launched the National Manufacturing Strategy for Australian Fashion and Textiles 2026 - 2036 at Parliament House in Canberra - The ten-year Strategy is the first industry-backed national roadmap to rebuild targeted domestic manufacturing capability across Australia's textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector
Other News and Handy Information
Animal welfare grants of up to $50,000 have been awarded to 33 recipients across the State as part of the Cook Government's ongoing commitment to supporting the care and wellbeing of pets and wildlife in need.
The Innovation Booster Grant backs early-stage founders, innovation-driven SMEs, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects. Applications close on Monday 30 March 2026, 4pm (AWST)
Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) describes all occupations in the Australian labour market. Your feedback will help inform and reshape educational pathways, skilled migration programs and strategies that support our workforce to remain adaptable and equipped
These best practice guides aim to help small businesses and employees with a range of workplace issues. By adopting best practice initiatives, employers and employees can achieve happier, fairer and more productive workplaces.
The latest Occupation and Shortage Report (OSR) highlights why several Professional occupations have moved out of shortage in the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), following notable improvements across demand, supply and recruitment indicators.
This program supports women new to the workforce, exploring a career change, or looking to build industry knowledge. It offers the skills, confidence and connections needed to get work‑ready. EOIs close 17 April 2026.
Builders, Designers, Timber Suppliers and Manufacturers are invited to the launch of Perth’s Timber Construction Playbook. A new WoodSolutions resource has been developed specifically for the WA market, providing practical guidance for confidently delivering timber residential projects. Launch Fraser’s Kings Park 27 March 2026.
This funding supports initiatives that provide sustainable, tangible and long-term benefits with positive outcomes for Australian rural, regional and remote communities. In turn this builds capacity, longevity, livability and connection in the regions in which we operate. Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 5:00PM 21 May 2026 (ACST).
Join industry, designers, producers, and government for a fun, hands-on networking session! Enjoy drinks and canapés, see the Slow Fashion Hub, and rotate through five creative Flip & Sip activity stations - perfect for sparking ideas and building new circular textile connections. Monday 23
This unique program offers visitors a captivating journey through the Bibra Lake bush, where they will learn about the area's rich history, explore the diverse wildlife of the Beeliar Wetlands, and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of WA Wildlife's fascinating nocturnal residents.
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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