The key theme from the 2021 Queensland Futures Institute, The Future of Education and Training forum held on 12 May was the strong societal and economic benefits the sector provides Queensland, especially in the current COVID-19 situation. They outlined opportunities and challenges for education and training providers, for both current and future students, and the workforce, still reflect the discussion of last year. There is need for funding support, especially for early learning, and a policy environment which allows international students back into Australia.
Moderator – Professor Ian Frazer AC, Ambassador and Chair, Translational Research Institute Foundation
Mary Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Queensland
Myra Geddes, General Manager – Social Impact, Goodstart Early Learning
Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice-Chancellor and President, Griffith University
Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, Vice-Chancellor, University of Southern Queensland
Professor Nic Smith, Acting Vice-Chancellor and President, Queensland University of Technology
Professor Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Queensland
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