Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

🥳 The 10 Year Science and Technology Plan is officially released!   On Wednesday 4 December 2024 the Hon Stephen Dawson, Minister for Science launched Western Australia's 10 Year Science and Technology Plan at QT Perth QT Hotels and Resorts. 100 guests from across government, academia and industry came together to celebrate this momentous occasion alongside the Minister for Science Hon Stephen Dawson and the Chief Scientist Peter Van Klinken AC. ✨ The Plan outlines a strategic vision to enhance the State’s scientific and technological capabilities to drive economic growth, societal well-being and environmental sustainability.  🧪 The Minister for Science acknowledged how the 10 Year Science and Technology Plan will help position Western Australia as a leader in research and development.   👨💼 🔬 The Chief Scientist praised the invaluable and often unrecognised work that government scientists do in service of the State and how vital they are for the future of WA. A panel of experts from The University of Western Australia, the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) and Woodside Energy also shared their insights on the future of science and technology in WA and the opportunities the Plan will provide for the State. Read the plan 👉 https://loom.ly/Sti2p54 #WesternAustralia #WALikeNoOther #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceAndTechPlan #WAScienceAndTechCouncil #NextGenTech #STEM #STEMForTomorrow

Over 80 education leaders and professionals came together at the Western Australia for Study ASEAN Roadshow in the Philippines to explore international education opportunities in WA! 📚 On Tuesday 3 December 2024, the Invest and Trade Western Australia’s Education Business Development Manager Nouva Daina Bersales brought together education agents and school stakeholders in Manila. Attendees were welcomed by Bryce Green, WA’s Investment and Trade Commissioner for ASEAN, and gained valuable insights about study in WA in a session led by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Manila team and the Department of Home Affairs. 🏫 During the event, 8 of WA's leading education and training institutions showcased their diverse, high-quality programs and pathway opportunities designed for Filipino students. 🧑🤝🧑 Attendees participated in interactive activities to build networks and strengthen existing ones, while gaining valuable insights into tailored programs for international students. 🎓 The event provided attendees information on scholarship opportunities, such as the Western Australian Premier’s $50,000 University Scholarship. The event's presentations highlighted our State's unique strengths as a premier study destination, showcasing its competitive advantages and the supportive, welcoming experience offered to students who choose to study in WA. Learn more about international education in WA 👉 https://loom.ly/9I-egpc  #WAforStudy #WALikeNoOther #StudyinWesternAustralia #InternationalEducation #InvestandTradeWA #WesternAustralia #StudyPerth

🧑🎓 Celebrating our State's education excellence through the November Western Australia for Study ASEAN Roadshow to Vietnam! Led by Invest and Trade Western Australia’s Education Business Development Manager, Thuy Vo, education agents and school stakeholders came together in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi. The roadshow was a huge success, attracting over 110 education professionals and leaders, government representatives, and WA education institutions to enhance international education opportunities for WA. Highlights from the Vietnam events include: 🏫 Showcasing quality programs and pathway opportunities tailored for Vietnamese students from 17 leading WA education and training institutions. 🤝 Team building activities to strengthen partnerships and provide deeper insights into programs designed for international students to equip them with the essential skills needed for workforce success. 🧑💼 Dynamic sessions on the distinctive strengths of WA’s school programs while exploring future workforce demands, with a focus on green energy, health sciences, business analytics, tourism and hospitality. 🎓 Information about available scholarships including the Western Australian Premier’s $50,000 University Scholarship and the Western Australian Premier’s $20,000 Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) Bursary. The Roadshow concluded with its final stop in the Philippines on Tuesday 3 December. Stay tuned for an upcoming update on the event. Want to study in WA? Learn more about international education and scholarships on offer 👉 https://loom.ly/XklHDQk  #WAforStudy #WALikeNoOther #StudyinWesternAustralia #InternationalEducation #InvestandTradeWA #WesternAustralia #StudyPerth

📢 To promote and support the local Western Australian health and medical life sciences industry, the WA Government plans to attend the following interstate and international industry conferences in 2025: 🔬 AusMedtech 2025, 7-8 May, Sydney 🧫 BIO 2025, 16-19 June, Boston, USA 🤖 AusBiotech 2025, 22-24 October, Melbourne Interested in promoting your company or planning to attend these events? 📝 Submit an Expression of Interest to be notified of our future plans 👉 https://loom.ly/haEwlMk The Western Australian Government is committed to supporting the development of the industry through its Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/EJ0ANJM #WesternAustralia #WALikeNoOther #HMLS #LifeSciences #MedTech #ScienceAndTechnology

📚 🎓 Showcasing Western Australia as a premier study destination and strengthening global education ties. On 25 November, we welcomed international delegates from China as our fourth group to the State as part of the Western Australian Government’s 2024 International Education Familiarisation (Famil) Program. The delegation was led by Fu Chen, Education Business Development Manager from Invest and Trade Western Australia, based in Hangzhou, who was accompanied by a local tour operator, Two Feet & a Heartbeat | Tours | Guides | DMC. 4 representatives from leading Chinese education agents were welcomed by Alex King, Executive Director of Strategic Policy at JTSI. The delegates had a productive 5-day visit, and were able to: 📚 Meet with 12 WA international education and training providers, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and StudyPerth, Western Australia. 🏫 Gain insights into WA’s educational pathway options including the vocational education and training (VET), English language courses (ELICOS) and school sector 🦘 Experience the WA lifestyle, including a taste of local produce, visit to Kings Park and Caversham Wildlife Park to feed the kangaroos 👨🏻🏫 Participate in a workshop to learn Aussie slang, gaining insight into the cultural adjustments many students need to make when studying in Australia 🤝🏻 Network to build connections and find opportunities for Chinese students looking to study in WA. We look forward to welcoming more delegates next year from the Middle East and Latin America! Learn more about studying in WA 👉 https://loom.ly/XklHDQk Thank you to the WA education and training institutions who showcased the diverse and enriching study experience our State has to offer international students: ⭐Language Links International ⭐Anglican Schools Commission International ⭐Stanley College ⭐Contempo College | RTO 45720 | CRICOS 03933H ⭐Canning College ⭐Australian Institute of Workplace Training (AIWT - RTO Code 51174) ⭐The University of Notre Dame Australia ⭐TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) ⭐North Metropolitan TAFE ⭐South Metropolitan TAFE ⭐Phoenix Academy ⭐Murdoch University #WAforStudy #WesternAustralia #StudyinWesternAustralia #WALikeNoOther #InternationalEducation #InvestandTradeWA #StudyPerth

🎓 Bringing Western Australia's education opportunities to Indonesia Throughout November, Invest and Trade Western Australia’s Education Business Development Manager Sandy Y. led the Western Australia for Study ASEAN Roadshow in Indonesia, connecting education partners and school leaders in: ⭐ Malang ⭐ Gading Serpong ⭐ Bandung ⭐ Balikpapan ⭐ Makassar ⭐ Denpasar The roadshow engaged over 100 educators, school advisers and agents, government representatives, and education institutions to explore and enhance international education opportunities for WA. Key highlights included: 🧑🏫 Presentations from 12 of WA's leading education and training institutions on the variety of world-class programs and pathways tailored for Indonesian students. 🏖️ Insights into career opportunities and WA's welcoming lifestyle by representatives from WA institutions and alumni in engaging Panel Discussions. 🤝 Collaborative activities targeted at nurturing partnerships between attendees and to showcase innovative solutions designed to address the specific needs of Indonesian students. Attendees also gained information about available scholarships including: ⭐ Western Australian Premier’s $50,000 University Scholarship ⭐ Western Australian Premier’s $20,000 Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) Bursary. We thank our Indonesian partners, WA education and training providers, and all participants for participating in this fantastic event. Following Indonesia, the roadshow visited Vietnam and the Philippines! Want to study in WA? Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/9I-egpc #WAforStudy #WALikeNoOther #StudyinWesternAustralia #InternationalEducation #InvestandTradeWA #WesternAustralia #StudyPerth

🎊 Congratulations to the round 7 recipients of the X-TEND WA Program! 🔵 Entrepreneurs in Residence (eir) 🔵 First Nations X 🔵 Spacecubed 🔵 South West Angels The 4 recipients will share $362,000 to deliver educational programs to entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their capability and support their innovation journey. Learn more about the latest recipients 👉 https://loom.ly/mQt4uLU Part of the $25.8 million New Industries Fund, the X-TEND WA program was established in in 2019 to help fund initiatives that improve investor and entrepreneurial education and boost the innovative ecosystem. #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA #XTEND #XTENDWA #NewsIndustriesFund #Innovation #WAInnovation #WAstartups #SME

👩💻 Enhancing the capability and security of WA businesses in the digital era $6.6 million has been distributed to the Local Capability Fund (LCF) Digitial Transformation Round over 3 years. 🦾 The LCF assists small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their business’s digital capabilities, competitiveness and capacity. The most recent LCF Digital Transformation round was extremely competitive, with 77 WA local businesses conditionally offered up to $25,000 in matched funding. The funded projects included: 🔒 improving cyber security 📦 🚚 automating manufacturing processes technology integration for design and fleet management 🛍️ upscaling ecommerce capabilities Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/vVBaDqI #WesternAustralia #WALikeNoOther #DiversifyWA #LocalCapabilityFund #LCF #DigitalWA #InnovateWA #FutureReadyWA #DigitalTransformationWA