WAVE - Women in Adult and Vocational Education

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

organizations interested. http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=47037&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

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

Larraine Deacon

QLD

Therese Nolan

Kate Lawrence

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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