Innovation

Behind the Scenes of South Australia’s Brands and Icons: Discover the Stories, People, and Places You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know

South Australia has a way of quietly producing some of the best food, drinks, and experiences in the country—yet many of the people behind these local brands are doing it under the radar. You might have seen their products in a small independent grocer, or heard someone mention their name in passing, but you’ve never […]

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What Makes Up ASEAN and Why Local Businesses Should Engage in the Australia–ASEAN Business Forum in Adelaide (August 2025)

You might ask – what is ASEAN? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organisation comprising 10 member countries: Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Indonesia Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) Malaysia Myanmar The Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Together, ASEAN represents a combined population of over 680 million people and a fast-growing regional economy

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Business Lessons from the Skies – 13 Standout Startups from Shark Tank USA Season 15

On a recent flight from Australia to New York, I tuned into Shark Tank USA Season 15 and caught a wave of inspiring business pitches and commercials that showcase entrepreneurial grit, creativity, and commercial opportunity. Whether you’re scaling your own business, thinking about launching, or advising startups, here’s a look at the businesses featured, what

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Easy read 8 point email – blogs, events & lunch invite; Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack; USA trip to Virginia Beach, Maryland, California for the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Annual Conference; Whyalla’s Workforce

Hi there Catching up with a former client and friend recently they said, “I get your email and would like to read it all, but sometimes it is really long.” Taking that feedback on board, here’s a quick format with just 8 lines to see how this lands and please let me know what you think –

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Erin Thompson MP, Member for Davenport, Parliamentary Speech – Wendy Perry Mentioned in Honour of International Women’s Day

Fifty-Fifth Parliament SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD) House of Assembly Wednesday, 5th March 2025 Motions International Women’s Day I move: That this house— (a) notes that 8 March 2025 is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is March Forward; (b) acknowledges that while significant strides have been made, there is still much work ahead

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Australia and the USA: Common Workforce Gaps and Issues plus the Unemployment Rate – What Should We Be Aiming For?

G’day and I hope you’re all doing well! Today, I want to have an open conversation about workforce issues that are increasingly relevant to both Australia and the U.S. It’s fascinating to see how the challenges we face align across oceans, and how we can learn from one another to tackle these issues head-on. The

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Professional Development Webinars February – April 2025

Hosted by Wendy Perry – Strategic Workforce Planning & Transformation Leader | Workforce BluePrint MD | Founder, Switch Start Scale | VET & TVET Innovator | Board Member | Investor in Future Initiatives | Facilitator, Sea to Valley Startups Please meet, Wendy Perry who is the Managing Director of Workforce BluePrint, Facilitator for Sea to

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Leading by Example: Global Models of Vocational Excellence in VET and TVET Centres

Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is undergoing transformative change. Recent government announcements underscore the importance of TAFE Centres of Excellence (TCoEs), alongside many providers, as key drivers in building a skilled and future-ready workforce. These centres aim to embody collaborative partnerships between industry, education, and government, producing graduates with the high-quality skills demanded

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How Can Community Colleges and Centres, VET and TVET Providers Diversity Income Streams and Gain Investment?

Many of you have said that you may need to consider diversifying your income streams, especially where you might be heavily reliance on some sort of Government funding. It is not sustainable if that is the case, and there is a framework that you can work through with your team to identify creative ways to

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Exploring Opportunities for Small Businesses and Startups in Bhutan: A Personal Insight

Having travelled to Bhutan since 2013, around 10-12 times and spending a week here for BIF in October 2024, it’s clear to me that this unique country holds exciting potential for small businesses and startups. And I say great job to Druksell and CSI Market for working with 600+ businesses, providing an online platform for

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