Event Session
How do we fix the skills shortage? (Panel)
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- Key points from this discussion included whether the RDAs may have a role in migration reform to add “more layers” to the definition of “regional”. With some visa programs designed to fill skills gaps in more remote regions, those regions closer to the metropolitan areas are at risk of falling through the gaps in filling workforce shortages with migrant workers.
- Fast-tracking migrant visas into regional areas and fast-tracking permanency could be beneficial to get people into jobs now – businesses can’t wait months or years to find people to fill roles.
- There is greater need to ensure training into the jobs of the future and support for people with disability in the workforce.
- Regional Australians also need better access to services that might only be readily available in metro areas to attract and keep people living in regional areas. This included services such as education, healthcare and childcare.
- People were reminded to reach out to their local RDA for help with making connections to government and industry programs.
- The Commissioner for Skills SA reminded people to check their website to find a range of free support.
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