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.
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.
The Study Melbourne Future Founders Program
Study Melbourne and StartSpace have joined forces to create Australia’s largest entrepreneurial initiative called The Study Melbourne Future Founders Program, which is aimed at international students and aspiring new founders.
CEO Report January 2023
It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of January 2023. I hope all our members and industry partners had a wonderful festive period and a happy start to the New Year.
CEO Report December 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, I am pleased by and proud of how the ELICOS sector has emerged, after facing yet more challenges in the wake of the pandemic. While several challenges remain, the strength of current enrolments, particularly in private colleges, and recent visa lodgement data fills me with optimism for the future.
CEO Report November
The end of the year is fast approaching, and English Australia has been as busy as ever, working closely with the Department of Education, ASQA, and TEQSA on matters related to the Return to Compliance, and representing our members at several industry workshops and forums. We’ve also commenced plans for the 2023 Annual National Conference and plans are well underway for our first face-to-face conference in three years. We’re excited to come together again to celebrate the breadth of quality initiatives and innovation across our sector.
CEO Report October
There’s never a dull moment at English Australia, and this month we’ve held our AGM, welcomed our new 2022-23 English Australia Board, had some significant announcements from our regulators related to the return to compliance, launched our new CPD Portal, and flew the flag at the AIEC.
ICEF Academy
ICEF Academyis a new e-learning platform for international student recruitment specialists and agents seeking professional development opportunities.
CEO Report September
September has been busier than ever for English Australia, with our 2022 virtual annual conference taking place, our PIEoneer Association of the Year win, and new English Australia Board members to welcome. Sadly, we lost one of our treasured leaders with the passing of Christine Bundesen AM.
English Australia Wins Association of the Year
English Australia is excited to officially announce that we were proudly recognised as the winner of the Association of the Year at the 2022 PIEoneer Awards at the award ceremony held in London on Friday 9 September 2022.
