Read our latest articles for up-to-date developments from the FWTP
Article: Inclusivity Guide: A practical Guide to Supporting Women and Gender Diversity in Training | 18 May 2026
Workforce challenges in the forest and wood products industry are not just related to skills. They are also about who can access training, participate fully and see a future in the industry.
Article: Forestry Workforce Training Program – Key Updates | 22 Apr 2026
The Forestry Workforce Training Program (FWTP) is starting to deliver some strong workforce development outcomes, with high industry engagement, measurable skills recognition activity and expanded access to flexible training pathways.
Article: Workplace-Based Trainer Program | 10 Apr 2026
In an industry where workers traditionally learn skills on the job, strengthening internal training capabilities and adopting new technologies help RTO trainers and assessors make skills recognition more accessible in regional areas.
Article: Strong Take-up of New Graduate Certificate Shows Confidence in the Future of Forestry Skills | 18 Mar 2026
A new Graduate Certificate in Forestry is being celebrated as a success story for industry and university collaboration, with steady enrolments and positive feedback from participants and employers.
Article: Supporting First Nations Jobseekers | 25 Feb 2026
In the Tiwi Islands, one of Australia’s most remote regions, a new jobseeker transition program is helping young First Nations people move from school into training and employment in ways that build on their strengths and aspirations. The program tackles the real and practical challenges young people face as they move toward their first job, offering support that extends well beyond the classroom.
