News & Updates

Electrician, Educator, Assessor: Michael’s Journey from Papua New Guinea to Melbourne
Meet Michael: a journey from skilled migrant electrician, to VETASSESS assessor shaping Australia’s trade workforce.

Walking Together: Our Progress on the Path to Reconciliation
As part of our ongoing commitment to Reconciliation through the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we're sharing highlights of our Reconciliation journey over the past quarter.

VETASSESS Recognised for Contributions to India Australia Relations
VETASSESS is proud to announce that Bendigo Kangan Institute–of which VETASSESS is a key division–has been recognised as a finalist at the 2025 India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) Awards Gala, held in Mumbai on 11 September.

Bendigo Kangan Institute Takes Top State Honours for Skills Excellence
VETASSESS is proud to announce that Bendigo Kangan Institute has been named Victoria’s Large Training Provider of the Year for 2025.
This is a proud achievement that reflects our commitment to quality skills and vocational education across the state.

Bendigo Kangan Institute Welcomes New CEO Laura Macpherson
Bendigo Kangan Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Macpherson as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing in the role on Monday 20 October.

Upcoming Webinar September 18: Assessment Insights for Two Professional Occupations Under Construction and Manufacturing Industry
Join our upcoming webinar to understand the assessment criteria for these two popular professional roles: Construction Project Mana

VETASSESS Champions Recognised for Customer and Operational Impact
Two outstanding professionals from VETASSESS have earned top honours at the 2025 Vic/Tas Auscontact Excellence Awards, recognising standout achievements in customer service and operational impact.

Answers by Experts: Top Questions from Our DAMA Webinar 25 June 2025
In our recent DAMA Skills Assessment Webinar, our subject matter experts addressed a wide range of questions about qualifications, work experience, and assessment pathways.

Bendigo Kangan Institute Recognised in Statewide Honours for Vocational Education and Training Excellence
Bendigo Kangan Institute has been named finalist for Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Training Awards.

Upcoming Webinar August 21: Skills Assessment Process for Business and Finance Occupations
VETASSES will host a webinar session on Thursday, August 21, focusing on skills assessment process for the occupations of Marketing Specialist and Management Consultant within the business and finance industries.

Allyship Conference 2025 Brings Together Key Voices Influencing the Future of Migration
This week VETASESS hosted its annual Allyship Conference, bringing together leading voices from across Australia’s migration landscape. This year Allyship included the issues and voices of skilled migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.

Change in Assessment Fees for Professional and General Occupations
From October 22 2025, application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase in line with movements in inflation.