OctoberVET :  Applied Research Forum

ILLUMINATE 2025

OctoberVET Applied Research Forum

Sharing knowledge and enhancing VET through international insights

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hosted by International Specialised Skills Institute and AVETRA

Featuring International Fellowship Insights:

Dr Gabrielle Koutoukidis
Digitalisation in Health – Times they are a changing…
Exploring how health informatics and technology is taught in nursing and healthcare curricula

Lisa Piller
Circular by Design: Global stories for a regenerative textile future
Discovering global pathways to sustainable textile practices in the world’s highest textile-consuming country

Tammy Casselson
Mindful Performance: Enhancing VET Resilience and Results
Implementing mindfulness-based wellbeing to improve education outcomes

Dr Ross Digby
Education & Training collaborations with Mega projects
Strategies for aligning VET with Victoria’s Big Build infrastructure initiatives

Kerri Ledingham
More Than Maths Phobia: Supporting Dyscalculics in Vocational Education
Evidence-based approaches to support learners with dyscalculia

Plus, additional Fellows to be confirmed
Stay tuned for more international insights and innovative approaches

Join us to:

• Discover international best practices in VET
• Network with industry leaders and researchers
• Gain practical insights to enhance your teaching and training
• Explore innovative approaches to vocational education

Registration essential https://avetra.org.au/event-6322563