Industry News
Improving first aid training in schools
First aid learning will be added to the WA school curriculum, with expanded training for staff working in public schools. [ + ]
Tutor learning scheme extended
The Tutor Learning Initiative will be extended by the Victorian Government in 2023. [ + ]
2023 Women in AI awards now open
The Women in AI Awards 2023 Asia Pacific are now open for entry, with women working across all artificial intelligence fields encouraged to enter. [ + ]
CIOs must prepare for disruptive future trends
Research firm Gartner has warned CIOs to become aware of and start following seven technological and social trends with major disruptive potential. [ + ]
Australian organisations embracing automation
Three in five Australian organisations polled in a recent survey expect to scale or achieve an enterprise-wide robotics process automation deployment by 2025. [ + ]
Online education partnership to build youth sports
E-learning specialist etrainu has announced a partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS) that delivers an education solution and will help grow USYS University. [ + ]
App helps strike balance in students' daily routine
A new app created by the University of South Australia is helping parents plan the healthiest possible schedule for their kids. [ + ]
Inequitable funding for public schools
There must be a renewed focus on increased public school funding, according to the Australian Education Union. [ + ]
Australians open to an eSIM-only future
Around 79% of Australian respondents to a recent survey commissioned by Amdocs would be open to the idea of future smartphones eliminating the physical SIM card. [ + ]
New branding for DiviPay
Spend management platform DiviPay has today announced it will operate under a new brand identity and name — Weel. [ + ]
UST and GGI to collaborate on green technologies
Digital transformation specialist UST and Green Grid Inc have teamed up to drive innovation in the green technology marketplace. [ + ]
TAFE teachers begin protected industrial action
TAFE teachers in NSW have voted in favour of industrial action, during a Protected Action Ballot. [ + ]
Female-led cyber startups focus of Aust–India exchange program
Australian and Indian women entrepreneurs in cyber and critical technology have an opportunity to launch businesses internationally under a groundbreaking program. [ + ]
Education scholarships offered for disadvantaged students
NSW students from Years 10–12 (or TAFE equivalent) are now able to apply for a $1000 scholarship to help meet the cost of studying. [ + ]
Better support for students with disability
The federal government has launched informative new resources to help those with a disability better access education and training. [ + ]