Health investments spread benefits across the Queensland economy

State government spending influences the success of many different industries across Australia, ensuring there are apprenticeship opportunities and the support necessary for businesses to grow. In some cases, these investments impact multiple sectors, ensuring a wide range of benefits for the state economy.

Health spending set to increase nursing opportunities

Australia’s population is growing and ageing, putting pressure on a number of different services across the country. By 2020, according to McCrindle Research, Australia’s population will have risen to 24 million and the median age will be 40 years old, up from the 37 currently.

Australians are becoming more supportive of mature age apprenticeships

When the topic of apprentices comes up in conversation, most people often think of younger Australians, people fresh out of school looking to make their first steps into the world of work. While this might be the traditional view, the reality is very different, with people of all ages using apprenticeship opportunities as a way to support career changes or try out new industries at any stage of their life.

Indigenous employment on the rise through apprenticeships

Australia’s construction industry is one of the country’s strongest, with infrastructure projects and residential developments both contributing to rising activity. While the industry has always been a hotbed for apprenticeship opportunities in Queensland, recent research has revealed it has also become a key driver of indigenous employment as well.

Apprentice numbers fall, but number of starting tradies steady

Labour force figures released yesterday by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that seasonally adjusted employment increased by 17,900 in May, to stand at a record high of 11,930,700, and is now 224,800 (or 1.9 per cent) higher than the level recorded a year ago and above the decade average rate, of 1.7 per cent.