Kangan Institute and La Trobe University have teamed up to revolutionise health and care training in Melbourne’s growing northern communities.
The partnership combines expertise with the world-class resources at Kangan Institute’s new Health and Community Centre of Excellence aiming to address urgent skills gaps and drive innovation in the region's high-demand health sector.
Focus areas of the initiative include:
· Vocational and academic pathways: developing pathways between TAFE and University in health and community courses to create a seamless education experience
· Collaborative innovations: Joint research projects, micro-credentials and short courses to meet evolving skills demands of industry.
· Community engagement: cross-institutional events and outreach activities to strengthen ties between education, industry and communities.
· Expanding collaborations: Exploring funding and partnership opportunities to enhance education and community support.
( Sally Curtain, Chief Executive Officer Kangan Institute and members of the Executive and leadership team were joined by La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell and La Trobe Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional) Associate Professor Melanie Bish and other senior leaders from La Trobe to celebrate the partnership)
Kangan Institute is the leading vocational education provider in the north-west and together with La Trobe University will set the standard for vocational health and community education in Australia.
La Trobe University is the only university dedicating to serving the northern communities and aligns its mission with regional growth strategies that prioritise educational access and community support.
This partnership positions Kangan Institute and La Trobe University to drive change that will support demand for the 10,000 new workers expected in health and care in Melbourne's north by 2026. [1]
The alliance supports the University Accord reform agenda to develop seamless pathways between vocational and higher education.
Comments for attributing:
Kangan Institute, Chief Executive Officer, Sally Curtain:
“Kangan Institute is ready to create meaningful change for Melbourne’s north with La Trobe University, setting the standard for vocational health and community education in Australia.”
“We’ll combine our expertise with the world-class facilities at the new Kangan Institute Health and Community Centre to deliver top-tier health and care education and opportunities for both students and the sector.
La Trobe University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell:
“We have an ambition to develop our partnership with the Kangan Institute and become a national leader in TAFE-university innovation, serving the communities of Melbourne’s north.
“La Trobe is investing significantly in health and care program innovation and, together with local leaders and organisations, we will equip communities to face future challenges.”
References
[1] https://www.vic.gov.au/future-job-growth-melbourne-northern-region
