FFTITC's Nimble News 1st April 2026
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Building Pathways Together: FFTITC's Skills on Country Forum Inspires Connection and Action
On 18 March 2026, a diverse group of leaders, educators, industry representatives and community voices came together at Mineral Resources Park for the inaugural Skills on Country Network Forum.
Grounded in the powerful theme of strengthening Indigenous connection to careers, the forum marked an important step in supporting First Nations young people as they move towards graduation and transition into meaningful work and training pathways.
To read more about the forum and its key themes, please click here.
Confidence in Action: Can Do Training
On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Tony Palladino, Chief Executive Officer of the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (FFTITC), had the pleasure of supporting students at Can Do Training by participating in a series of mock job interviews. The session formed part of a broader program coordinated by Marilyn Garbin, who delivered practical guidance to help students with intellectual learning disability and additional learning needs build confidence and prepare for employment. To read the full article and learn more about Can Do Training, click here.
Good news for veterinary clinics: Vet Nurse traineeships now eligible for national priority incentive
There is positive news for the veterinary industry, with Veterinary Nurses now included on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List for 2026. This change means that additional funding and support is available for veterinary nurse employers that choose to employ a trainee.
Click here to learn how you can access the funding and get more information and support.
Sad News – Passing of Eva Ricci, Executive Officer WA Turf Industry
We were very sad to hear of Eva’s passing. Eva had been an industry stalwart for WA’s Turf Industry for so many years and was a long-term stakeholder of ours. She embodied what an industry association was all about with her passion, support and advocacy. Condolences to her family, friends and association members. She will be missed.
Other News and Handy Information
Skills and TAFE Minister Amber‑Jade Sanderson announced the appointment of Stephen Moir as the new Chair of the State Training Board. Stephen is well known to the FFTITC as he has been an observer on our board for the past couple of years. We look forward to working with Stephen in his new role.
Businesses and organisations in Collie can now apply for grants of up to $100,000 through a Cook Government initiative that supports projects that deliver significant benefits to the local community.
The Cook Government's commitment to protecting workers from physical and psychological harm in the workplace and preventing work-related suicide continues with the launch of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program Support Fund 2025 to 2029 (Support Fund).
The Cook Government is helping small businesses plan and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate, through the Climate Adaptation Program for Small to Medium Enterprises delivered by the Small Business Development Corporation.
This course is designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to work on Country, integrating cultural protocols with contemporary land and environmental management practices.
The Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre has released its monthly update, insight and analysis around key labour market indicators.
The National Indigenous Australian Agency are offering to grants to Eligible employers to create new jobs through the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program – which is creating 6,000 jobs by 2030. Applications close 7 April 2026
MINTRAC’s next quarterly Industry Connect event is scheduled for the 5th and the 6th May in Brisbane.
Perth’s largest and longest running careers, education, training and employment expo, welcoming over 12,000 visitors of all ages, who are in search of their future.
Media story: New emergency alert system to be rolled out on every phone in Australia later this year
AusAlert is the nation's latest emergency warning system, which will send urgent messages to compatible phones within up to 160m of an impacted area. Nationwide launch will be in October.
This information sheet provides guidance for a person conducting a business or undertaking on how to prevent and manage incidents involving suicide and suicidal behaviours within workplace settings or in accommodation facilities connected to the workplace.
The 2024-25 Nursery Industry Statistics Report provides a comprehensive overview of production nursery performance across Australia.
The data provides insights to support timely industry decision making and strategic planning as well as the development of a business benchmarking tool.
The Community Stewardship Grants are designed to facilitate the conservation and sustainable management of the State’s natural resources by supporting local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area. Closing Date: 29 April 2026
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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