CEO Report December 2023
Final CEO Report
English Australia Advocacy Update – Migration Review Announced
On 11 December 2023, the Commonwealth Government released the Migration Review. It is a series of documents entitledMigration Strategy: Getting migration working for the nation. For workers. For businesses. For all Australians.
CEO Report November 2023
It has been another busy month filled with the gamut of activities that come with the role. Please find the update on brief update on activities below and I hope to see you at the upcoming branch meetings.
CEO Report October 2023
From releasing our latest research report on diversification, important updates on government inquiries, and our own advocacy achievements to our first-ever hybrid AGM, October has been a significant month for English Australia. This CEO report also provides highlights on the Associations’ governance, professional development and market development activities.Plus, I take the opportunity to thank all of English Australia’s members for their continued support over the years, as I prepare for my departure as CEO in the new year.
CEO Report September 2023
In this month’s CEO Report, I reflect on the success of our 2023 Annual English Australia Conference, which celebrated our 40th Anniversary. I have continued to advocate for our members at the DHA EVCC meeting, and whilst some concerns remain, we had a major win with the end of the Pandemic Activity 408 visa.Members have been able to hear the latest market insights in Latam from our Austrade colleagues, and we proudly released the latest edition of the Journal. Lastly, a reminder of our upcoming Annual General Meeting (19 October 2023).Please find more details in the full CEO report.
CEO report August 2023
We are excited to be hosting the 2023 English Australia Conference in Sydney this week, celebrating 40 years of quality and innovation in ELICOS. It is wonderful to see the many faces of our member colleges and VIPs of the sector together. The conference program is packed with engaging sessions focusing across areas of Regulation, Assessment, Teaching & Learning, Management, Student & Staff Support Student & Staff, alongside the plenaries featuring prominent national and international speakers. The conference also provides a wonderful opportunity to mark the special milestone of our 40th Anniversary.
CEO report July 2023
English Australia has focused on advocacy efforts on the potential impacts of the Migration review this month, along with continued calls for the cessation of the 408 Visa. Our CEO represented our members at the recent PIE Live Australia event, and our Head of Professional Development delivered a successful Mental Health Symposium. We are busily ramping up preparations for our conference next month and have been capturing the voices of some amazing individuals as part of our 40th Anniversary projects.
CEO report May 2023
The English Australia Board has been busy this past month discussing important topics such as the ESOS reforms, and the Migration Review with key government representatives at their May meeting. They also met with senior Austrade representatives to explore opportunities across the LATAM region.
April 2023 PD Update
The latest PD events and news from English Australia
CEO report March 2023
March has been a busy month for English Australia with extensive government and member liaison. I have been working closely with the Department of Education on the ESOS review process and I am keen to receive feedback on the proposed reforms, which could have a significant impact on our sector.
