TAFE Directors, established in 1998, is the national peak body representing the Chief Executives of Australia’s 59 government owned TAFE Institutes, providing a national and international voice for Australian TAFE.

Recent News

08 Feb 2010
Skilled migration list overhaul to increase highly-skilled migrants

The Federal Government has announced that it is revoking the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) and replacing it with a new scheme to focus on highly skilled work. View TDA's response here. Read the Government's media release here.Continue Reading »

04 Feb 2010
TDA releases Federal Budget submission

TDA has submitted ideas and priorities for the 2010-2011 Federal Budget to the Federal Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP. The suggestions included the introduction of an 'at risk' performance funding initiative, a structural adjustment fund for TAFE Institutes, funding to support the participation of low socio-economic status students in TAFE, funding for the implementation of green skills, and allocated research funding. See the submission here.Continue Reading »

27 Jan 2010
Virginia Simmons receives Australia Day honours

TAFE Directors Australia congratulates Chisholm Institute of TAFE Director and Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Simmons, who was awarded an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia 2010 during Australia Day celebrations this week.Continue Reading »

25 Jan 2010
TDA signs mobility agreement with USA

TDA has signed an agreement with the USA's Community College specialist affiliate international agency, the Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) to enhance student and teacher mobility between the two countries.Continue Reading »

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