The Northern Territory won gold at the Australian Training Awards in Canberra tonight, taking out some of the top awards up for grabs.
Forming the IAHA NT Aboriginal Health Academy, Indigenous Allied Health Australia, IAHA Group Training, and Fox Education and Consultancy took out the gold Industry Collaboration Award.
Representatives from the Territory were also winners in the VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award (Runner-up), Large Training Provider of the Year Award (Silver), Small Employer of the Year Award (Silver), and Innovation in VET Award (Bronze).
Excellence in vocational education and training (VET) was everywhere to be seen during the 30th year of the Australian Training Awards.
Minister for Education and Training Jo Hersey said: "Vocational Education and Training (VET) is the backbone of the Northern Territory, and it is incredibly rewarding to see our trainers, students, industry, and training providers recognised on the national stage."
"Their significant contributions play a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the NT workforce, and their dedication and achievements are invaluable to the Territory's growth and development," she said.
Australian Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles said: "The Australian Training Awards are about recognising the dedication and achievements of people in the VET sector and how VET plays a future-shifting role for so many individuals and the communities they live and work in."
The NT winners and finalists joined fellow achievers from all Australian states and territories to become ambassadors and role models for our great VET sector.
Northern Territory 2024 Australian Training Award winners:
Industry Collaboration Award (Gold) - Indigenous Allied Health Australia, IAHA Group Training and Fox Education and Consultancy
The collaboration provides school-based traineeships in allied health assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 11 and 12 through a culturally supportive group training model.
VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award (Runner-up) - Maureen Simon
With 30 years' experience in the early childhood sector, Maureen has taught early childhood education at CDU for three years. Maureen's innate ability to guide, inspire and elevate the educational journey of her students will positively impact children for years to come.
Large Training Provider of the Year Award (Silver) - Charles Darwin University
As a multi-campus, dual sector tertiary education institution, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a leading provider of VET in the NT. A decision to re-establish CDU TAFE as a distinct vocational training faculty within the institution has had immediate success, with a 22% rise in VET enrolments in 2023.
Small Employer of the Year Award (Silver) - Surf Life Saving Northern Territory
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory is the peak agency for coastal safety in the NT. The not-for-profit community service organisation works closely with Surf Life Saving South Australia to provide nationally recognised training to 600 active members.
Innovation in VET Award (Bronze) - Response Employment and Training Pty Ltd
Response Employment and Training is a registered training organisation that offers aged care, disability services, community support and leadership qualifications. With a strong focus on community-led training, the RTO supports regional council staff and community members to become work skill instructors, empowering communities to deliver 'on-the-ground' training.
