TAFETalks – National Strategy’s Opportunities for

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TAFETalks – National Strategy’s Opportunities for TAFE Initiatives Janelle Chapman President International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) To change the filter (current as blue), you only need to click on it, and using the Shape Fill you choose the new colour. The transparency is already setup correctly. To change the image, you need to move the filter to the side, so you are able to click on the image (which is under the filter), and clicking with the right button of your mouse you choose Change Picture > From file Then, you need to place the filter back. Images behind filters will look better if they are black and white. To change any image to black and white (grey scale), click on the image > Go to Format Tab > Colour > Chose the first option inside ‘Colour saturation” Australia now re-opening Australia celebrates being an open, pluralistic country of the “new world”, but COVID-19 caused us to close in on ourselves. There has been so much change and uncertainty in the last couple of years. In early 2020, our PM told international students to “go home” but now offers full student visa rebates, uncapped work hours and new three-year minimum Post Study Work Right Visas! This has created mixed messages. Our geographic location causes us to be over-reliant on students from the Indo-Pacific region. In 2019, the top three sources were China (35%), India (17%) and Nepal (13%), followed by Malaysia, Vietnam and Pakistan. Concern that many Chinese students will stay comfortable continuing their studies offshore online. New opportunities National Council for International Education brings together seven Federal Ministers (chaired by Education Minister) and 11 Expert Members. Acts as a conduit for important issues. New National Strategy for International Education 2021–2030 now being implemented: Discussion Paper on International Student Diversity: seeking feedback on improvements in sector resilience and student experience. Review of Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) national legislation to ensure that regulatory settings are more flexible and supportive of innovation in teaching and learning (including enhancing offshore campuses and Transnational Education partnerships). Expansion of industry-focussed micro-credentials to encourage overseas students into pathway programs. International Education Innovation Fund: AU$10 million for six projects to support student engagement best practice. TAFE opportunities - Innovation Fund In addition to IST Courses Program, we now have an Innovation Fund. Opportunities and barriers to diversification. A report that will identify drivers and