News & Updates

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.

Chinese Qualification Verification (CQV): Top Tips to Prevent Delays in Your Application
If you wish to include your Chinese qualification in your VETASSESS skills assessment application, verifying your academic credentials is a crucial first step.

Resignation of Bendigo Kangan Institute Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain
Bendigo Kangan Institute announces that Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain will step down from her role after almost six years with the Institute to take on a new opportunity as Chief Executive at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Update on the situation in Iran
We are closely monitoring the situation in Iran and understand the concerns it may raise.

(FULLY BOOKED OUT) Upcoming Webinar July 17: General Skills Assessment for Professional Occupations
FULLY BOOKED OUT.
VETASSES will host a webinar session on Thursday, July 17, with a focus on professional and general occupations plus a live Q&A session.

Answers by Experts: Top Questions from Our Trade Occupations Webinar
On 6 May 2025, we hosted a live webinar focused on Trade Occupations and Engineering Trades. The session covered insights about skills assessments, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), assessment pathways, and more.

Answers by Experts: Top Questions from the Science, Health and Agriculture Industry Webinar
Webinar Q&A Session (2 April 2025)
On 2 April 2025, VETASSESS hosted a webinar focusing on the Science, Health and Agriculture Industry. The session covered key aspects of the assessment process for professional occupations and addressed many insightful questions from participants.

Upcoming Webinar June 25: Understanding the DAMA Program
VETASSES will host a webinar session on Wednesday, June 25, featuring Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs).