Posts by ainsley.t@brighten.edu.au
Building Skills for Australia’s Evolving Workplace
The individual support sector plays a critical role in Australia’s health and community services industry, providing essential care and assistance to ageing Australians, people with disability, and those requiring ongoing support. With an ageing population and the continued expansion of the NDIS and aged care services, demand for qualified individual support workers remains strong across…
Read MoreA Growing and Essential Industry in Australia
The individual support sector plays a critical role in Australia’s health and community services industry, providing essential care and assistance to ageing Australians, people with disability, and those requiring ongoing support. With an ageing population and the continued expansion of the NDIS and aged care services, demand for qualified individual support workers remains strong across…
Read MoreThe Hospitality Industry in Australia: Skills in Demand, Careers with Opportunity
Australia’s hospitality industry continues to play a vital role in the economy, with strong demand for skilled workers across cafés, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and event venues nationwide. As businesses respond to increased consumer demand and tourism growth, employers are actively seeking job-ready staff who can deliver high-quality service in fast-paced environments. Hospitality offers accessible entry-level…
Read MoreIncreasing Demand for Buyers Agents in the Rental Crisis
Australia’s property management sector is facing heightened competition as agencies prioritise rent rolls to stabilise income amid fluctuating sales volumes and tighter margins. Recurring rental revenue has become central to business valuations including stronger collaboration with buyer’s agents, who sit upstream in the investor journey and influence future property management demand. Industry experts highlight that…
Read MoreGovernment-funded, industry-led careers and training platform launched for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors
The Australian Government, working in partnership with Accommodation Australia has launched a government-funded, industry-led national careers and training platform – ‘eeger’- aimed at attracting, retaining and training workers for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors. eeger was made possible by a $10 million grant from the Australian Government to strengthen the country’s visitor economy and secure…
Read More2025 in review: Aged care’s transformative year
The last 12 months has marked a period of profound change and ongoing scrutiny for Australia’s aged care sector. From the implementation of the new aged care act, cabinet reshuffles, and significant pay rises, to provider closures and persistent concerns over service delivery, the sector navigated a complex and ever-shifting landscape. March Indigenous aged care…
Read MoreProposed Chanes to NSW Underquoting Laws
The current NSW Government has announced proposed reforms to strengthen NSW’s underquoting laws, aiming to improve transparency, lift professional standards, and restore buyer confidence in the property market. The changes target misleading price guides that cause buyers to waste time and money pursuing properties beyond their budgets. Key reforms under consultation include significantly higher penalties,…
Read MoreThe Future of Project Management: Trends & Technologies
Project management is rapidly evolving as organisations adopt new technologies, flexible work models and modern methodologies to meet changing business needs. According to Elmhurst University, four major trends are shaping the future of the profession: the growing use of AI and automation to streamline decision-making and optimise workflows the rise of remote and hybrid teams…
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