From the Minister for Higher Education and Skills

Health education receives $1.2 million boost in Ballarat

Thursday, 23 Feb 2012

Physiotherapy and podiatry courses will be available in Ballarat for the first time thanks to a $1.2 million investment from the Victorian Coalition Government.

Victorian Government investment drives excellence in automotive training

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Kangan Institute's Automotive Centre of Excellence in the Docklands is the largest and most advanced automotive training and research facility in the southern hemisphere following the completion of the $84 million Stage 2 of the training...

NMIT gets a $10.5 million boost from the Victorian government

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012

The new state-of-the-art Epping Student Centre will help Northern Metropolitan Institute of TAFE (NMIT) meet the growing demand for vocational and higher education services in one of Victoria's fastest expanding regions – the Whittlesea growth...

North east tertiary education gets a $3.3 million boost from Victorian Coalition Government

Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall and the Member for Shepparton and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell today announced the Victorian Coalition Government was investing $3.3 million to boost participation rates in...

More students heading into health, education, and engineering

Monday, 16 Jan 2012

Courses including education, health and engineering have seen the greatest growth in offers for tertiary education student places in 2012, Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall announced today.

Gippsland set to lead the way for tertiary education in regional Victoria

Thursday, 22 Dec 2011

Gippsland is set to become a leader in the delivery of tertiary education if the recommendations of an expert panel are adopted by the state and federal governments.

$2.5 million healthcare education boost for Gippsland

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan and Minister for Skills and Higher Education Peter Hall today announced a new program that will see local Gippsland students gain healthcare qualifications while contributing...

Baillieu Government creates Australia’s first specialised university

Thursday, 08 Dec 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall today announced the formal establishment of Victoria's newest university, MCD University of Divinity.

$3.25 million partnership to increase university access to local students

Friday, 02 Dec 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall and Member for Benambra Bill Tilley today announced the Victorian Coalition Government would contribute almost $2 million to a University of Melbourne led project to increase access and boost the...

Innovative building project lands apprentice a house

Thursday, 01 Dec 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall will this morning hand the keys to a new sustainable house at Selandra Rise in Clyde North to a third year apprentice who helped build it.

12 trailblazers to head overseas to help build a better Victoria

Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011

Projects to help solve many of the complex skills challenges faced by industry will be the focus for 12 Victorians heading overseas on fellowships organised through the International Specialised Skills (ISS) Institute.

Victorians in running for Australian training awards

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall today wished the best of luck to Victorians competing in the Australian Training Awards in Brisbane this Friday.

Statement by the Minister for Higher Education and Skills

Tuesday, 22 Nov 2011

Yesterday's announcement by Victoria University that it has decided to cut 30 jobs in its TAFE division creates a difficult time for students and staff. However, to imply this is because of changes to the Victorian Government's funding of...

Advance TAFE – a new name for Gippsland education icon

Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011

East Gippsland Institute of TAFE in Bairnsdale has a new name to reflect its dynamic role in the region.

$150,000 community education boost in Melbourne’s east

Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall and the Member for Forest Hill Neil Angus have announced a $150,000 grant to help disengaged young people in Whitehorse and Boroondara back into education and training.

Closer ties to benefit vocational teaching and training

Friday, 28 Oct 2011

Teachers of vocational education and training are set to benefit from stronger ties between the TAFE Development Centre (TDC) and the L H Martin Institute.

Coalition announces first steps in vocational education and training reform

Thursday, 20 Oct 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall today announced the first steps in the reform of the vocational education and training (VET) sector, ensuring Victoria's continued investment in skills and training that are essential to the...

Industry revs up for Grand Prix skills forum

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011

A new Careers and Skills Forum for school students promoting the many rewarding jobs in Victoria's advanced manufacturing, automotive and defence industries will be held in Melbourne as part of next year's Formula One Australian Grand Prix.

Australian Overseas Awards recognises talent

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011

Parliamentary Secretary for Education Inga Peulich has announced the awarding of scholarships to five lucky Australian students who will travel overseas to gain work and study experience through the Australian Overseas Foundation (AOF).

Expert panel to hold public forums on review of VET fees and funding

Wednesday, 12 Oct 2011

Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall has appointed two experts to conduct public consultations on the Essential Services Commission's inquiry into the VET fee and funding model following tabling of the report in Parliament by...