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OctoberVET 2013 is here!
Planning is well underway for this year’s round of OctoberVET events. OctoberVET is an opportunity for practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to come together to learn about the latest VET research and bring issues to the attention of researchers.
For 2013, eight events have been confirmed or are being planned. The confirmed events are:
| Location | Title | Date | Contact |
| University of Ballarat, Old Chemistry Building C, SMB Campus, Ballarat | The Variety of VET: Research into policy and practice for schools, training providers and workplaces | 18 October | Morgan Wiserave.research@ballarat.edu.au |
| National Wine & Grape Industry Training Centre, CSU Wagga Wagga Campus, Wagga Wagga, NSW | Research & Evaluation in Vocational Education: The role of evidence/Engaging & Supporting Distance-based Learners in the Workplace | 18 October | Wendy DeLucawdeluca@csu.edu.au
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| Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus, Mt Lawley, WA | What is happening in WA VET research | 25 October | Llandis Barratt-Pughl.barratt_pugh@ecu.edu.au |
| TasTAFE, Campbell St, Hobart | Engaging adolescents in Education: A gathering of minds and experiences | 31 October | Jillian DowningJillian.Downing@utas.edu.au |
| TAFE NSW Sydney Institute – St George TAFE College, Sydney | Building research capacity and culture in VET | 31 October | Linda Simonlindasimon2@bigpond.com |
| Southbank Institute of TechnologyAuditorium Room C1206, Level 1, Block C (Indigenous Unit) 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane Link to map |
Reflective practice in VET – why bother? How does it enhance business? | 31 October 2pm – 4.30pm | Michael Howard Email: Michael.Howard@southbank.edu.au Phone No. 07 3244 5129 |
| WEA of SA, Angus St, Adelaide | Exploring the relationships between the ACE and VET sectors | 22 November | Roger Harris, roger.harris@unisa.edu.au |
Two other events are planned. One will be based at Charles Darwin University (NT) and another at Southbank Institute of Technology (Brisbane). We’ll publish details about these events as soon as they become available.
If you’d like more information about any of the events listed above, please email the relevant contact person. If you have any questions about OctoberVET in general, please get in touch with one of the national coordinators, Linda Simon (lindasimon2@bigpond.com) or Steven Hodge (s.hodge@ballarat.edu.au).
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