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Welcome to WAVE

WAVE is a national network of women involved in VET, ACE and the broad field of work-related education and training. WAVE provides seminars & workshops, research, policy advocacy and advice, as well as networking on a national and state basis. We are supported within each state by local representation that in turn contributes collaboratively to national events and governance.

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New WAVE Policy
WAVE, with the support and funding of S4W, has now released our Policy Background paper: Women and Vocational Education & Training: Strategies for Gender Inclusive VET Reform. This is a critical time for us all to promote the inclusion of women and girls as evidenced by the contents of both the COAG reform Agenda, and the establishment of a new ‘equity’ model for VET nationally through NVEAC. The Recommendations paper summarises this urgent focus. An Overview paper is also available.
 
Correspondence from Minister Plibersek
WAVE has recently had correspondence with Minister Plibersek in conjunction with the release of the S4W/WAVE VET Policy paper (2009). A letter of reply followed from the Minister. The content also refers to earlier emails from WAVE to the Office for Women & S4W (and the other 3 Alliances) in relation to issues concerned with the formation of the new National Vocational Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC). The latter has been charged with developing a national model for ‘doing’ equity. This work is well underway, and should be followed by state and national consultations, that will be critical. Read the Minister's letter here.
 
WAVE's visit to Minister Plibersek
WAVE was able to meet with Minister Plibersek in early August as a member organisation of Security4Women. At this meeting the Minister was presented with a preview of a paper WAVE is soon to release on our national policy direction for women in VET. Read more..
 
Women on Track Project Final Report

WAVE's Women on Track: addressing skill shortages in transport and construction industries Project is now available in 2 documents including a final report and summary document.

 
WAVE Waltja Minmaku Women in Leadership 2008/2009
WAVE Waltja Minmaku Women in Leadership 2008/9 Project Final report is now available in 2 documents including a Final Report and an Evaluation.
 
Scrolling Newsflash
Online discussion on Gender, Education and Training - 10 January to 7 February
2010 UNESCO is organizing an
online discussion on Gender,
Education and Training as part of
the 15-year review of the Beijing
Platform for Action. Each week, the
interactive forum will explore and
analyze emerging developments,
challenges and policy issues related
to this important area of gender
equality. Participation is welcome
from all individuals, networks and
 
Consultancy
WAVE Consultancy: Our consultancy arm (Converse & Co) undertakes project work in its own right and is open to forming alliances with other organisations for the purposes of project work. If you would like to be part of our consultancy, please get in touch with your state or National convenor and let her know of your interest.
 
A Letter from Minister Plibersek

WAVE has recently had correspondence with Minister Plibersek in conjunction with the release of the S4W/WAVE VET Policy paper (2009) and issues relating to WAVE's concerns about the formation of the new National Vocational Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC). Read the Minister's letter here.

 
Women's Rights Entity
A resolution on the UN System Wide Coherence reform process which progresses the establishment of a new composite gender entity, was adopted by the General Assembly in New York on Monday 14 September. The resolution supports the establishment of a composite entity and signals the need for action to put these arrangements in place by the end of UNGA’s 64th session. Read more.
 
WAVE Executive Committee Announced for 2010
National Co-Convenors
Elaine Butler & Robyn Woolley
National Treasurer
Annette Bonnici
National Secretary/Publicity Officer
Kimberley Turner-Zeller
Public Officer
Jill Sanguinetti
NSW
Cathy Sutcliffe & Gillian Eurell
VIC
Catherine Davis
WA
Larraine Deacon
QLD
Therese Nolan
NT
Kate Lawrence
SA
Helaine Costello & Janette Riggs
ACT
Sue Salthouse
Pamela's List Rep
Cecilia Blackwell
 
NVEAC
The National VET Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC) has been announced as the new national advisory structure for equity groups. NVEAC will provide high-level advice on matters re improving the participation and achievement in VET of students from equity groups, and the performance of the national VET system in support of such students. See the Announcement here. Read the Equity Blueprint here.
 
2008-9 WLDP Grants
WAVE has successfully secured funding from the Office for Women for their project: "Ulkumantjuta Ukarratjuta* Together for Learning: Waltja and WAVE women learning and talking up about training" Read more...
 
WAVE and Facebook

WAVE is now on Facebook under 'WAVE women and education and training'. Take a look here

 
OfW changing consulting structure
The Federal Office for Women is changing the consultation structure from secretariats to alliances and how they will consult with Australian women. Have your say - email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Read more here
 
Consultancy

WAVE Consultancy: Our consultancy arm undertakes project work in its own right and is open to forming alliances with other organisations for the purposes of project work. If you would like to be part of our consultancy, please get in touch with your state or National convenor and let her know of your interest.

 
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