Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

We are excited to deliver the another Western Australian International Education Familiarisation (Famil) Program. This is a series of visits for key international education partners to Perth to experience the state firsthand, meet key education providers and immerse themselves in the lifestyle of international students in Western Australia. WA education and training providers are encouraged to participate by contributing to the educational activities planned as part of each visits itinerary. Expressions of Interest to participate are now open until 23 July 2024. Apply online here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gT5PYt6y The Minister for International Education, Hon. David Templeman MLA says "Familiarisations are a fantastic way of showing off Western Australia's amazing education offerings to a global audience. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with the international education market is a key goal for the State Government and familiarisations are an opportunity to support them." Learn more about the program here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsZyx8fz

The 2024 Pilbara Summit took place on Ngarluma Country in Karratha with a focus on economic growth, investment opportunities, and regional development. Chris Schooling, Director Pilbara in the Strategic Industrial Areas Division, presented on the development of the Pilbara’s Strategic Industrial Areas. This update detailed important State Budget considerations and highlighted the value of engagement and collaboration with Traditional Owners and the Aboriginal community in the region. The annual Pilbara Summit also highlighted the importance of housing supply in the area, clean energy transition, decarbonisation opportunities, and partnership with Aboriginal organisations. #PilbaraSummit2024

Staff from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation were fortunate to participate in the Department’s kick-off event for NAIDOC Week on Monday, giving them the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our nation's culture. Director General Rebecca Brown welcomed Noongar Yamatji woman, Sharon Wood-Kenney who performed an Acknowledgement of Country and spoke of the importance of relationship building with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to mark the start of the event, which saw seven aboriginal owned and operated businesses showcased through the provision of a mini-market where staff were encouraged to speak with the stall holders and learn more about both their products and their culture. This event aligned with this year’s NAIDOC Week theme which is “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, loud and proud” and calls on all Australians to foster a society where the wisdom and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are fully valued and respected. The JTSI executive team was proud to support the development and delivery of this event for Departmental staff, ensuring everyone could listen, learn and engage in meaningful dialogue and thanks all those involved.

🎉 Congratulations to the successful recipients of Round 6 of the Access Asia Business Grants! 16 local businesses will share in more than $325,000 (excluding GST) in funding to help advance their export and trade activities in new Asian markets. Some of the successful recipients' projects included activities such as: ⭐ Research and scoping of targeted markets ⭐ Media production to showcase services ⭐ Engagement of specialist services to develop international partner engagement And more! Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/5BCTAMA

The Native Forest Transition Closure of Impacted Business program is now open. The Closure of Impacted Businesses (CIB) program is a $1 million non-competitive grant program that aims to help any business reliant on native timber to exit the industry. The grant offers eligible businesses up to $50,000 in financial assistance to help with expenses associated with closing their business. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/M27-q0Y

Congratulations to the successful recipients of the Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) and brand-new Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG) programs! Across the 2 programs, operating via the New Industries Fund, 49 innovators will share in grant funding of over $3.5 million! 21 of this year's recipients are female founders, 7 are based in regional Australia and 2 are First Nation businesses, reflecting the broad diversity of the local innovation ecosystem. The IBG, supports WA businesses with up to $40,000 in grant funding to overcome some of the barriers along the way to commercialising. View the 2024 recipients here 👉 https://loom.ly/QkSeNbw In its first ever round, 11 companies received a CBG. The program is designed to assist WA innovators in bridging the gap between a commercialised innovation and a sustainable, scalable business, offering up to $200,000 in matched funding. View the recipients here 👉 https://loom.ly/s_m9wHk Applications are still open for both programs. More information 👉 https://loom.ly/ozFkU8A #Innovation #Innovators #NewIndustriesFund #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA #GrantFunding

Get ready for the new WAIPS Portal! Businesses supplying goods and services to the WA Government must register for a WAIPS Portal account when it goes live on Monday 1 July 2024. Procurement officers and contract managers are encouraged to actively reach out to existing suppliers to assist with account registration. Account registration from Monday 1 July 2024 will: ✨ ensure smooth and ongoing compliance of the Western Australia Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) requirements. ✨ ensure suppliers do not miss any important notifications related to their existing WAIPS contracts. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/EfL5V3I To learn more about WAIPS 👉https://loom.ly/XGshct4

The State Government has signed a new collaboration agreement to drive WA businesses’ participation in wind energy supply chains! As part of the Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative, the WA Government has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) to co-design and deliver an industry support program. The program aims to enhance the capacity and capability of local businesses to participate in wind energy supply chains, including: ⭐ Support to progress businesses’ level of prequalification with wind turbine componentry original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ⭐ Plant and equipment upgrades ⭐ Provision of professional advice AMGC is considered the leading Australian authority on global advanced manufacturing knowledge, advanced processes and advanced business models. This collaboration not only provides WA businesses and workers with needed support, but will also drive economic development, job creation, and climate-positive action for a sustainable future. More information 👉 https://loom.ly/-1itsVI