FFTITC's Nimble News 7 July 2026
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Highlighting a great website!
The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia’s (PIEFA) vision is to embed the value of Australian food and fibre production in the national psyche – and they aim to achieve this with a range of classroom resources, eLearning courses, Farmer Time sessions and agriculture career pathways.
For Educators: Access free, curriculum-aligned educational resources to teach students about where their food and fibre come from. Although these are targeted for school students, they could be contextualised and use for TAFE qualifications as well.
For career practitioners: You can filter their catalogue to access career resources. Some of their videos and curriculum resources also are great in creating more awareness of jobs within the agricultural sector.
Reminder: Upcoming Equine Skills Network Meeting – 31 July 2026
We would like to invite anyone with interest in skills and training for the Equine Industry to attend our upcoming Skills Network Meeting.
For more details plus RSVP information, click here.
This week is NAIDOC Week (Sunday 5th to 12th July 2026).
NAIDOC Week is celebrated annually, recognizing the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It serves as a platform for education, celebration, and advocacy, ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard and acknowledged in Australian society. This year's theme is "50 Years Of Deadly"
There is an in-depth educational resource that ties together the movement to historical events, civil rights and art and culture - take a squiz!
There are also a lot of local events to help celebrate the week.
Other News and Handy Information
This page contains the WA Economic Profile (June) and other publications on WA's major industries and international trade.
People buying seafood in restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues will have to be told where it comes from, under regulations that come into effect on 1 July.
The latest edition of Australian Jobs provides insights into Australia’s labour market, including occupations, industries, skills need, employment opportunities and education pathways. It is designed to support informed career, training and workforce decisions.
Work is underway to develop an Agricultural Trade Qualification to offer learners a clearer pathway into rewarding agriculture careers and stronger recognition of their skills. Stakeholder input is critical. The draft qualification and units of competency are available for feedback from 1 July to 31 August 2026.
This conference will bring together industry leaders, researchers and practitioners to explore emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of horticulture. Key themes include climate resilience, business sustainability, water security and future technologies.
Drawing on the National Apprentice and Trainee Collection, this report presents data on apprenticeship and traineeship training contracts as of 31 December 2025.
The Department of Home Affairs are hosting a free webinar for any business or organisation who would like information on these visas. Thursday 28 July 2026 at 11:00am AEST.
This report finds that 37% of young workers are employed in roles likely to be at risk in the AI era. The report looks at four areas (job access, job design, talent pipelines and education-system alignment) where the shifts are already visible.
This report explores how ageism affects workers at different stages of life. It draws on the lived experiences of more than 3,000 workers across Australia.
Less than half the rain that falls on Western Australia's Wheatbelt ever reaches the seed, and as the climate dries, that loss is becoming the difference between a harvest and a failure. The video highlights the farmers, knowledge brokers and scientists testing a biodegradable spray that could change that: guiding rainfall away from evaporation and straight to where crops need it.
The video also features FFTITC Board member, Glenice Batchelor
Explore Careers, Training, Employment and Community Opportunities within the Wheatbelt. Wed 12 August 2026
Australia's largest tree planting and nature care event. Join our community to help plant one million native trees. Opportunities for schools, businesses, councils to become involved.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has a new web page with lots of information on Bioenergy and Biofuels
Amazing things happening with local WA bees. Since 2018, the Noongar Land Enterprise Group (NLE) has been developing its Ngooka Honey enterprise. Landline reports on recent findings of antimicrobial and health properties equal to, or greater than manuka honey.
A recent rise in avian flu cases has prompted health authorities to issue safety guidelines for workplaces. This infectious viral disease can occur when viral particles from an infected bird’s saliva, mucus or faeces enter a person’s eyes, nose or mouth or are inhaled.
We hope this information has been useful to you. 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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