SKILLSIQ NSW ITAB INDUSTRY FORUM 2026
INDUSTRY CONNECT
The 2026 Industry Forum was held last week at the premises of Business NSW with over 80 people in attendance. The theme this year was Disability, Disadvantage and Opportunity and brought together a diverse range of perspectives, beginning with Isaiah Dawe, who shared a powerful personal account of the challenges he has faced and the resilience and determination that enabled him to overcome them. Complementing these insights, Andrea Comastri presented the successes of the Italian initiative Hotel Etico, showcasing an inclusive model that supports people with disability through training pathways into meaningful employment with real wages, demonstrating the impact of purpose-driven workforce development.
The Hon Steve Whan MP, NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education and Suzie Matthews, Executive Director, Skills & Workforce Programs, Department of Education outlined the NSW Government’s priorities and strategic direction for the sector.
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