Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

📣 Biomedical industry representatives are invited to attend the CSIRO Floreat site Open Day. With its advantageous proximity to UWA and the QEII medical precinct, the site offers potential to grow WA’s biomedical industry, boost local medtech manufacturing, and generate global export opportunities. 🏥 The Open Day builds on the recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between JTSI, CSIRO and the The University of Western Australia (UWA). The MOU aims to explore opportunities for WA’s biomedical industry sector within the site. There will be 3 session times for visitors to tour the site 📅 Thursday 12 December 2024 🕙 Session 1: 10:00am 🕛 Session 2: 12:00pm 🕐 Session 3: 2:00pm Register to attend 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_Cxm7Sk Learn more about the MOU 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHBGcixn #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA #LifeSciencesWA #InnovationWA

WA will soon be manufacturing its own commercial satellites! 👷🛰️ WA Earth Observation company LatConnect 60 Ltd have received $3.5million through the WA Government's Investment Attraction Fund (IAF) to build WA's first ever commercial satellite assembly facility. LatConnect 60 is contributing an additional $3.5million for a new satellite which will be built in WA and is scheduled to be launched from the United States in 2026. IAF provides businesses with financial support and investment guidance to establish, grow or relocate their operations to WA. Through this support, successful recipients help create local jobs and diversify WA's economy. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/kw4iJnU #InvestandTradeWA #ITWA #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA #DiverisifyWA #SpaceWeek2024 #WASpaceWeek #WASpaceWeek2024 #ScienceandTechnology

📢 The Parallel Decision-Making policy is now in effect. As of today, other Decision-Making Authorities (DMAs) can process and issue approval for projects while the project is undergoing assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). 📝 These reforms streamline the approvals process for major job-creating projects while maintaining WA’s environmental protections. Parallel Decision-Making will support the State Government’s priorities in the green energy transition and housing delivery while continuing to protect the environment. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/vSf5kNk #LikeNoOtherWA #WesternAustralia #DiversifyWA #EnergyTransition #WAEnergyTransition

📣 Applications for the Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship (WAPUS) are closing soon! The WAPUS provides international students with a $50,000 scholarship to support their study, travel and living expenses. International students enrolling at a WA university for Semester 1, 2025 are eligible to apply. 📅 Apply by 3:00pm (AWST) Friday 29 November 2024 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/Ais3-WM 📣 Applications for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary (the Bursary) close Friday 7 February 2025. Students who have studied the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) offshore and are looking to continue their studies at a university or tertiary pathway provider in WA are eligible to apply for a scholarship of $20,000. Watch our video to see what our previous recipients have to say! Learn more about the Bursary 👉 https://loom.ly/xyF8B1c #LikeNoOtherWA #StudyInWesternAustralia #WesternAustralia #InternationalEducation #InternationalStudents

👨🎓 The Western Australia for Study ASEAN Roadshow in Malaysia was a huge success! In October, Invest and Trade Western Australia ’s Educational Business Development Manager Kar-Yee Ong brought together education agents and school stakeholders across Kuala Lumpur. The roadshow provided attendees with insights on studying in WA as well as awareness about scholarship opportunities such as the WA Premier’s $50,000 University Scholarship and the WA Premier’s $20,000 WA Certificate of Education (WACE) Bursary. 🧑🎓 🤝 32 key stakeholders, including educators, principals, education agents, government and WA education institution representatives, came together to explore and enhance international education opportunities for WA. Key highlights of the events included: 🔹 VET insights and clarity: conversations on the connection between vocational and higher education, and the breaking of common misconceptions. 🔹 Panel Discussion: Austrade’s Malaysia Business Development Manager Srii G. led the talk on university-led innovation, entrepreneurship, and navigating education in an AI-driven world. 🔹 Alumni Inspiration: Curtin University alumni and environmental advocate Professor Muhammad Sadruddin, shared his transformative journey of studying in WA. 🔹 Pathway opportunities to success: Collaborative presentations from WA training institutions and universities on creating flexible pathways for students. 🔹 “Quokka Diplomacy”: Quokka-themed games encouraging engagement with WA's education institutions. Following Malaysia, the roadshow visited Indonesia! So far, sessions have been held in Malang, Gading Serpong, Bandung, Balikpapan, Makssar and Denpasar. Next stop, Vietnam! ✈️ Learn more about what WA has to offer by way of International Education, scholarships and more 👉 https://loom.ly/XklHDQk

📢 Applications for the next round of the Builders' Support Facility are open! The Builders' Support Facility is an interest-free loan facility to help residential builders complete unfinished properties and assist Western Australians most affected by delayed construction timeframes into their new homes. 🏠 Applications are welcome from residential builders located in Western Australia who hold a WA Building Contractor Registration, a valid ABN and GST registration without interruption since 1 November 2020. 🗓️ Applications close at 5pm on Monday 16 December 2024. 📝 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/cxMHuEU

📢 Deadline extended for the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) scheme The EIR scheme offers funding assistance to help local health and medical life sciences host overseas or interstate entrepreneurs or experts for short-term residencies. $10,000 is available per applicant and can be used to cover costs associated in hosting the resident entrepreneur, including: ✈️ Travel 🏘️ Living expenses 🧑💼 limited remuneration costs Resident entrepreneurs are expected to deliver or contribute to a specific program, event, or schedule of activities during their tenure in WA which will help support the broader biomedical system. 📅 Apply before 12:00pm (AWST) on Monday 2nd December 2024. Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/-Ct05lk #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA #HMLS #LifeSciences #MedTech #Grant

🧑🔬 Have you seen our Premier’s Science Awards winners on the big screen at Yagan Square? Videos about this year's winners will be on display at the Yagan Square Digital Tower on: 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays 🕒3:00pm-3:15pm The final screening will occur Thursday 5 December. The Premier’s Science Awards recognises outstanding research and engagement taking place in WA’s STEM field. Now in its 23rd year, the program is celebrating 11 winners across 9 award categories as well as 2 new inductees into the WA Science Hall of Fame. Before heading down to Yagan Square, learn all about our 2024 winners and Hall of Fame inductees 👉 https://loom.ly/MQGpZKc 📷 Joint WA Science Hall of Fame inductee Professor Fiona Wood AO joined us for a viewing of the videos. #WASciAwards #2024PremierScienceAwards #STEM #WesternAustralia #LikeNoOtherWA

Registrations of interest (ROI) for Western Australia's next Chief Scientist are closing soon. The Chief Scientist provides high-quality, independent, external advice to the State government on matters regarding science, technology and innovation in WA. This role includes advising on many of the key priority sectors that support the state's economic diversification, and advocating for WA as a science and technology leader nationally and internationally. Anyone with relevant experience, achievements and commitment interested in taking on this prestigious role is encouraged to put in a ROI. 📅 ROIs close 5:00pm (AWST) Friday 29 November 2024 📝 ROIs from outside WA are welcome. However, the appointed WA Chief Scientist will need to reside in the state. Learn more and register your interest 👉 https://loom.ly/6kgNt2Q #WAChiefScientist #ScienceLeadership #STEMLeadership #SustainabilityLeadership #InnovationWA #ScienceAndTechnology #LikeNoOtherWA #WesternAustralia