Apply now!
Applied Research grants focused on the Care Economy, early-career researchers, and vital SME-led projects. Deadline: 17 December. 

Applications are officially open for the Applied Research and Innovation Grants in Round 2! 

We are calling for high-impact project proposals that directly address challenges and foster innovation within the Care Economy, in mandatory partnership with an SME (Small to Medium Enterprise). This round specifically targets new and early-career researchers. 

Key Details: 

• Grant Value: $50,000 to $100,000 per grant. 
• Project Duration: Projects must be completed within 6 to 12 months. The final project duration is contingent on the scope, complexity, and funding requested, with the official start date set upon the execution of the funding agreement. 
• Core Eligibility: Must be a Victorian TAFE professional/staff and an early-career researcher 

Mandatory Requirement: Evidence of SME collaboration and commitment.

Key Dates Reminder 

Launch Date
17 November 2025
Submissions Close
17 December 2025 at 5pm AEDT

How to Apply 
Please email your application to AppliedResearch@holmesglen.edu.au by 5pm AEDT on 17 December 2025. 

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23rd/24th April 2026 - TAFEQLD - South Bank, QLD

Add the date to your diary, as we get set to launch the call for abstracts and registrations for the 2026 AVETRA Conference being held in Brisbane.

BALLARAT OCTOBERVET

Vocational Education in Challenging Times:

Creating Possibilities and Shaping Opportunities

Exploring how VET adapts, innovates and leads in an era of uncertainty.

Friday 5^th December, 1.00-5.00pm

Afternoon tea provided

Eighteenth OctoberVET Ballarat

Flyer and Further Information

Registration

Location: Building K Federation University’s SMB Campus, Ballarat Tech School, Albert St, Ballarat - Map

This year the event is also available to watch online using the following link :

Link to join OctoberVET Ballarat online

Enquiries to vet.research@federation.edu.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Australian Council of Deans of Education Vocational Education Group will be hosting its annual conference on VET teaching and VET teacher-education in Canberra.

Conference Flyer

Dates: 11-12 December 2025

Venue: Ann Harding Conference Centre, 24 University Drive South, Bruce ACT 2617

Format: The conference format will be a half-day on the Thursday (11^h) followed by a full-day on the Friday (12^th).

Presentations: The conference will feature workshops and research-based presentations on VET teaching and VET teacher-education

Registrations: https://acdeveg.shop.csu.edu.au/Store/Merchandise

ACDEVEG: For more information about ACDEVEG visit our website:  https://www.acde.edu.au/networks-and-partnerships/acde-vocational-group/

Enquiries may be made to ACDEVEG-Conference-2025@csu.edu.au

As announced at the AVETRA 2025 Conference, the AVETRA Member Directory is now live.  Login with your membership credentials to search the directory to find fellow researchers and mentors.

Add your name to the list, by updating your profile and nominating what information you would like listed.

Need help? Contact AVETRA Support via email for some assistance.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | Hybrid: In-Person & Online.
Presented by the VET Development Centre. $180 (inclusive of GST) 

Join the conversation shaping the future of tertiary education in Australia.

The Vocational Degrees Symposium is your opportunity to connect with leading educators, policymakers, and industry experts as we explore the transformative potential of vocationally delivered undergraduate degrees (AQF Level 7). Discover how these qualifications - developed in close partnership with industry - are expanding access, driving innovation, and building a future-ready workforce.

Register here to attend either in-person (Melbourne) or Online.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 21 October (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and join us for an illuminating day of international insights in vocational education and training!

Our recent International Fellows will share their global research on:
• Integrating digital health technologies in education
• Creating sustainable textile futures
• Applying mindfulness for better educational outcomes
• Collaborating with mega-infrastructure projects
• Supporting learners with dyscalculia
• Plus additional Fellows to be confirmed!

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
Discover international best practices
Network with industry leaders
Gain practical strategies to enhance your teaching
Be part of advancing VET in Australia

Hosted by the International Specialised Skills Institute and AVETRA.

Register now: 

Join us as TAFE teachers in the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education program at Box Hill Institute share their Applied Research studies with peers and fellow VET research enthusiasts in an online setting

Host: Box Hill Institute, Victoria
Where: Microsoft Teams (online)
When: Thursday 6^th November
Time: 4:00-6:00pm AEDT
Chair: Dr Karen O'Reilly-Briggs and Dr Warren Guest.

Please register your name, organisation and email address to receive a program and link to the event. 

At the conclusion of the 2025 AVETRA conference, it was announced that the 2026 AVETRA conference will be held in Brisbane on the 23rd/24th April.  Add it to your calendar and lock it in!

Announced at the 2025 AVETRA Conference:

Ray Barker Award: 
Don Zoellner: For Distinguished Service to VET Research 2025

Journal Article Of the Year:  
Permission to teach VET: Enabling a vicious circle that maintains the low status of VET education. Published in the journal, Issues in Educational Research, 34(1), 2024

Dr Karen O‘Reilly-Briggs, 
Dr Rochelle Fogelgarn,
Dr Jacolyn Weller

Best Conference Abstract:
Kit McMahon : The Reference Man at VET: Gender, Power, and the Social Construction of Skill in VET Qualifications Reform