This research examines innovative solutions developed by the vocational education and training (VET) sector in response to skill shortages in the health sector. The study focuses on VET-trained workers in the health industry, and includes enrolled nurses, nursing assistants, personal care assistants, allied health assistants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. The research, which also examines innovative overseas approaches to skill shortages in this industry, found that a partnership approach was one answer to dealing with skills shortages in this sector.
Online learning in regional areas is examined in this report. Data from eight providers across four states are analysed, with closer examination of nine courses. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2, which is available in PDF format only, contains the case studies.
A companion document to Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume 1. Volume 1 contains the main report while this volume contains the case studies.