The first Remote Training Hub (Hub) has been announced and is now open in Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte). The Hub is the first of up to 7 that will be established in Central Australia to enable communities to participate in Vocational Education and Training opportunities On-Country.
Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Andrew Giles MP said, “Strengthening our skills system so it better meets the needs of learners, wherever they live, is at the core of our work to build Australia’s future.”
Local Cultural Authority, Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation (AAAC), has been awarded grant funding to establish and deliver the Santa Teresa Hub. Grant funding supports capital assets and improvements, Hub coordination and mentoring, and transport for participants travelling between outlying communities and the Hub location.
The Hubs respond directly to advice from the Central Australia Plan Aboriginal Leadership Group, recognising that some learners are unable or choose not to leave their communities due to caring responsibilities, cultural practices or personal circumstances. By delivering training On-Country, the Hubs support First Nations communities to gain skills in ways that are culturally appropriate, relevant and connected to local employment opportunities.
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Northern Territory Government are continuing to work in partnership with First Nations peoples to establish the Hubs across Central Australia. The Hubs will be rolled out in a phased approach, with the full network expected to be established by 30 June 2028.
Find out more
- Visit the Remote Training Hubs Network page for more information
- Read the Minister’s media release