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Submissions

Here are recent submissions we have made to various inquiries and consultations.

Access to TAFE for learners with disability

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In response to: Victorian Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability

Submitted: October 2020

Summary: NHVic contributed to this submission led by ACEVic. Adult and community education (ACE) plays a pivotal role in the pathway to success for many learners with disability. ACE prepares learners with disability to transition into TAFE – and further, to succeed in accredited training and gain employment. This submission seeks appropriate recognition of ACE and the necessary resources to strengthen partnerships and pathways between the public and community providers of adult education to support learners with a disability to thrive in education, work and life.

Published: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Portable Long Service Leave

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In response to: Draft Long Service Leave Benefits Portability Interim Regulations

Submitted: June 2020

Summary: Whilst NHVic supports the concept of portable long service, it is opposed to the forced introduction of the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. Our members have expressed great concern about the increased operational and administrative costs, lack of coverage clarity, incompatibility with existing EBA arrangements and the complexity and duration of record keeping that the scheme places on small community-based organisations like neighbourhood houses. All in all, the cumulative impact of the PLSBS actually has the potential to jeopardise the ongoing employment of the very people that the scheme is purporting to help.

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Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Skills for Victoria

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In response to: Department of Education and Training's 'Skills for Victoria' Issues Paper

Submitted: June 2020

Summary: Our submission puts forward several recommendations including:

  • Advocate federally for a shift to a new VET system adopting and adapting key features of successful European economies, including the expansion of apprenticeships or traineeships.
  • Develop an integrated VET structure that articulates the role of Learn Local providers as a complementary provider of accredited and pre-accredited training.
  • Reform the funding mechanism to ensure the actual cost of high-quality delivery is covered with consideration of learner need, market size and provider scale.
  • Incentivise and resource collaboration between Learn Local providers and TAFEs

    Published: 13th July, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    Adequacy of Newstart and other welfare payments

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    In response to: Senate Inquiry

    Submitted: September 2019

    Summary: In partnership with our state counterparts, we submitted our calls for:

    • an immediate $75 per week income to the single rate of allowances including Newstart
    • an immediate 30% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance
    • the establishment of an independent expert panel to set future rates for pensions and allowances
    • the inclusion of a wage-based component in determining future indexation
    • the regular review of rates by the independent expert panel 
    • replacing Family Tax Benefit part B for single parents with a supplement that increases as children grow

    Published: 27th May, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    Victoria's mental health system

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    In response to: Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system

    Submitted: July 2019

    Summary: As places where people with mental health issues participate equally alongside other community members in a range of activities and capacities over time, neighbourhood houses undoubtedly contribute to improved attitudes to people with mental illness.

    Published: 22nd April, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (2019–2023)

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    In response to: Department of Health and Human Services' Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Draft Plan

    Submitted: June 2019

    Summary: While the plan’s priorities are targeted at a limited number of contributors to the Sate’s burden of disease; other factors, including social isolation, often contribute to adoption and maintenance of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Improving people’s self reported social connection, and sense of health and wellbeing are documented outcomes of the neighbourhood house program. The mobilisation of local community resources in response to local needs and contexts is a key strength of the neighbourhood house sector. Where local activity supports the broader plan goals, the activity should be actively supported.

    Published: 15th April, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    The social and economic benefits of improving mental health

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    In response to: Productivity Commission Inquiry

    Submitted: April 2019

    Summary: The neighbourhood house sector in Victoria has a track record of achieving strong social inclusion outcomes but operates with significant capacity constraints. With 90 per cent of Victoria’s neighbourhood houses funded at less than full time with the majority funded for just 25 hours per week of coordination, there is significant potential to increase activities that strengthen mental health and wellbeing with relatively modest investment.  

    Published: 9th April, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    Future opportunities for adult learners in Victoria

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    In response to: Department of Education and Training's 'Future Opportunities for Adult Learners in Victoria Pathways to Participation and Jobs' Discussion Paper 

    Submitted: August 2018

    Summary: Investing in outreach and engagement in the ACE sector is possibly the single most effective strategy that can lead to increased participation by learners with high needs and low language, literacy and numeracy. 

    Published: 8th April, 2020

    Updated: 28th September, 2020

    Author: Petro Tsalikis

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