An innovative new training program commenced in Adelaide this week, designed to help the long-term unemployed gain foundational skills in one of Australia’s most in-demand careers. Weld Australia has partnered with Workskil Australia and TAFE SA to deliver a training...
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Now Is The Time To Make Manufacturing A National Priority
Feb 18, 2021
Recent media commentary has dismissed the very real contribution that the manufacturing industry could make to Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery.
Gender Diversity in Industrial Sectors Essential to Economic Recovery
Feb 18, 2021
Welding has always been male-dominated. The trade conjures up images of burly men handling heavy machinery in dark, dirty, spark-filled workshops.
Welding 4.0: The Future of Industry
Feb 18, 2021
Welding is a far less dangerous, arduous job than ever before. Increasingly, Australia’s world-class welding workshops are light and bright, and fitted-out with some of the most advanced technology available.
Knowing the Signs & Symptoms of a Mental Health Crisis
Feb 18, 2021
Knowing the more common signs of a mental health disorder is equally important as knowing resuscitation, both can have a profound impact on the lives of our loved ones and the wider community.
State Government Investment in Local Rail Manufacturing Would Create Thousands of Jobs
Feb 18, 2021
Recent comments from the New South Wales State Government that Australia is ill-equipped to manufacture trains locally are simply untrue. There is a real opportunity to create a robust, resilient rail manufacturing industry.
Government Must Invest in Under-Funded, Outdated TAFE for Skills-Led COVID-19 Recovery
Feb 18, 2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s JobMaker program hinges on a skills-led COVID-19 economic recovery. And yet, TAFE has had courses and budgets slashed over the last 10 years.
The Importance of Being Part of a Community (Particularly in Tough Times)
Feb 17, 2021
In challenging times, filled with uncertainty, fear, hardship or just plain rotten luck, being surrounded by a community of likeminded people can feel a little like being thrown a life preserver.
The Impact of COVID-19 Unemployment on Tradies’ Mental Health
Feb 17, 2021
Mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, are incredibly common in Australia. In fact, Australia has the second highest prevalence of depressive disorders globally.
Partnering to Save Tradies’ Lives
Aug 30, 2020
Weld Australia has partnered with Gotcha4Life to help build the mental fitness of Australia’s welders.
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