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.
WAVE was formed in 1987, the first and only national and autonomous non-government organisation for Australian women in the adult, community and vocational education and training sector. For the first 14 years we called ourselves the Network of Women in Further Education. (NOW in FE)|
UN CSW 55 Conclusions - Update Full Report Update: Please see the full report on the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women here. WAVE was very excited to announce that Elaine Butler, National Co-convenor was selected to join the Australian Government's delegation to UN CSW 55 meetings in February 2011. Elaine is back and has the following to report... 'I’ve just returned home after the heady experience and all the learning that was involved in being a member of the Aust delegation at UN & CSW55, for which the major theme was that of our core business- education and training for women and girls, incl science and technology, and access to decent work'. Here is Elaine's: The agreed conclusions from the meeting: 'Agreed Conclusions for CSW55'. WAVE's recommendations for the Office for Women's Roundtable in Canberra in April 2011: WAVE Recos CSW55 WAVE's initial submission to CSW55 Nov 2010: WAVE Submission CSW55
WAVE Meetings at Federal Government Community Elaine Butler, WAVE Co-Cordinator, recently attended the Federal Government Community Cabinet in SA. Elaine has provided a report about the meetings. Read more Elaine presented the Prime Minister with WAVE's submission covering the key priorities for Gender Inclusive VET Participation following CSW55 2011. Read more See Video Highlights from the day here.
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Announcement of Australia's First Global Ambassador for Women and Girls The Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for the Status of Women announced recently that Australia would have it's first Global Ambassador for women and girls, Ms Penny Williams. WAVE welcome this important progress. The Government's draft National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security is open for comment by October 18 2011. The draft plan can be found here. Skills Australia Consultation
The paper released by Skills Australia for discussion is titled “Creating a future direction for Australian vocational education and training”. The stated objective of the paper is to elicit views and contributions on shaping the future direction of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for Australia. Read the Key Points of Discussion here
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