August Newsletter
This month’s newsletter covers key advocacy updates, sector insights, and preparations for the English Australia Conference. Read about recent engagement with government, the latest on visa reform and more.
June Newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest from English Australia in our end-of-financial-year newsletter. From critical advocacy updates and the latest student visa data, to new PD offerings, the launch of our ELICOS compliance course, and early-bird conference registration, there’s a lot happening across the sector. Read the full update to catch up on key developments and find out how we’re supporting you through the months ahead.
CEO Report March 2024
March has seen the continuation of challenges and poor outcomes in terms of Australia’s student visa regime. Extensive and widespread delays have continued to cause uncertainty and have seen many students miss their first-semester course intakes. At the same time, student visa applications have continued to see inconsistent decision-making with very high refusal rates in certain key markets and generic explanations for these refusals.
CEO Report February 2024
My first month as CEO of English Australia has been a busy one! I jumped straight in on day one with the Department of Education’s Integrity Stakeholder Forum’. This was a consultation with key stakeholders on a number of proposed changes to the statutory framework of international education. That set the scene and I’ve been working daily on advocating for optimising these reforms for English Australia member colleges and their students since. As I’m sure you’re all very aware, visa processing and grant rates have been front and centre once again.I’ve also been reaching out to member colleges to arrange meetings and campus visits as part of the ‘Meet the English Australia CEO’ initiative. Please see below for more details.Meanwhile, English Australia has also been busy gathering data for the Annual ELICOS survey, registering colleges to participate in the ELT Barometer, coordinating nationwide PD Fests, holding a board meeting, electing a new English Australia Board member, and much, much more!
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 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 June 2023
This has been a busy month, which has seen our CEO attend our June member forums across the country and present the Annual ELICOS Market update, represent English Australia members at the Dept. of Home Affairs EVCC meeting, and the Department of Education International Stakeholders forum. Our Head of Professional Development delivered a successful Ed Tech SIG Symposium and launch the programs for the 2023 Annual Conference and the upcoming Mental Health Symposium.
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.
CEO report April 2023
Highlights for English Australia this month include the opening of registrations for our highly anticipated annual national conference and attending the ICEF ANZA workshop in Perth.
CEO Report February 2023
The English Australia Board meeting was a highlight of the past month, along with the launch of several initiatives as part of the 40th Anniversary campaign. We continue to work closely with the Department of Education and national regulators on the implications of the Return to Compliance, and represent members’ interests across National inquiries.
