News & Updates
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Network maintenance – Saturday February 15, 2025
Network maintenance – Saturday February 15, 2025
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Massage & Myotherapy Australia endorses VETASSESS criteria
Massage & Myotherapy Australia, the association for professional therapists, has endorsed VETASSESS assessment criteria for the occupation of Massage Therapist.
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VETASSESS to assess 20 more occupations
VETASSESS is now accepting applications for 20 more occupations. These changes reflect the Australian Government's introduction of the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482) and updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
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VETASSESS wins national Auscontact Excellence Award for digital transformation
VETASSESS has won the National Auscontact Excellence Award for its digital transformation.
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VETASSESS launches new webinar series
VETASSESS will launch a new webinar series on Wednesday, November 27 with a one-hour webinar focusing on the occupations of Program/Project Administrator and Customer Service Manager.
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VETASSESS podcast launched
VETASSESS has launched a podcast series that will feature in-depth interviews with VETASSESS managers, staff, and stakeholders. Join us as we introduce you to the people behind Australia's largest skills assessment authority.
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Skills Assessment webinar on trade occupation assessments – November 7
Skills Assessment webinar on trade occupation assessments – November 7
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Change in assessment fees for professional and general occupations
From November 20 application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase in line with movements in inflation.
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VETASSESS wins Auscontact customer service award
VETASSESS has won an Auscontact Excellence Award for Victoria and Tasmania for our outstanding customer experience.
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Answers by Experts in trade occupations - October 2024
In this blog, our VETASSESS assessors in trade occupations answer questions from one of our recent Skills Assessment webinars. They provide explanations and tips about technical assessments, videos and other evidence requirements.
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Skills Assessment webinar - September 25
VETASSESS will hold Skills Assessment Webinars on Wednesday, September 25, with a focus on professional and general occupations, and a live Q&A session.
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Skills assessment for job opportunities in regional Australia
VETASSESS now offers skills assessments for 692 occupations in regional Australia under the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program.