STEPS officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and its range of NDIS Services in Hervey Bay on Thursday 6 February.

The SEE Program is aimed at giving people the opportunity to improve their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills through individually contextualised learning.

"With expertise formed from providing training opportunities for almost 20 years, we are incredibly proud to offer inclusive and engaging course content, practical and inspiring work and learning experiences, and access to qualified, dedicated and passionate trainers," said Carmel Crouch AM, Managing Director of STEPS Group.

"Here at STEPS, we believe that when people enrol in a course, they join a community like no other."

Through STEPS' SEE Program, participants can learn the skills necessary to build a pathway to employment, go further in their current career path or build their confidence to undertake further study.

"STEPS has a proven track record of delivering the SEE Program in parts of Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory, successfully creating meaningful outcomes for participants and providing them with the skills needed for further study and employment within their communities," Ms Crouch said.

STEPS'&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stepsgroup.com.au/ndis-services/" target="_blank">NDIS Services</a>&nbsp;empower individuals through personalised support and community connection, fostering confidence, skills, and independence through services such as Employment Support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Recreational Activities, and more.

"It is such an honour to expand our programs and bring these life-changing learning opportunities to the people of Hervey Bay and the greater Wide Bay region."

Eligible participants can begin their learning journey and take advantage of the free courses offered through the SEE Program by&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stepsgroup.com.au%2Fcourse%2Fskills-for-education-and-employment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolleenmc%40stepsgroup.com.au%7C0b5254ed03714c91d1b508dcc1ae2f24%7Cb2f155b2532c496ea737ded7b19d24fc%7C0%7C0%7C638598201077726394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wD7atdWlwF5rH7qJeUJerghnPS6rQDHavx6hDETlCMw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">applying online</a>&nbsp;via the STEPS website.

Participants and employers wishing to access STEPS' range of NDIS Services can reach out to the STEPS team on 1800 312 742 for enquiries or support.

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian&nbsp;Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

STEPS officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program and its range of NDIS Services in Hervey Bay on Thursday 6 February.The SEE Program is aimed at giving people the opportunity to improve their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills through individually contextualised learning."With expertise formed from providing training opportunities for almost 20 years, we are incredibly proud to offer inclusive and engaging course content, practical and inspiring work and learning experiences, and access to qualified, dedicated and passionate trainers," said Carmel Crouch AM, Managing Director of STEPS Group."Here at STEPS, we believe that when people enrol in a course, they join a community like no other."Through STEPS' SEE Program, participants can learn the skills necessary to build a pathway to employment, go further in their current career path or build their confidence to undertake further study."STEPS has a proven track record of delivering the SEE Program in parts of Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory, successfully creating meaningful outcomes for participants and providing them with the skills needed for further study and employment within their communities," Ms Crouch said.STEPS'&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stepsgroup.com.au/ndis-services/" target="_blank">NDIS Services</a>&nbsp;empower individuals through personalised support and community connection, fostering confidence, skills, and independence through services such as Employment Support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Recreational Activities, and more."It is such an honour to expand our programs and bring these life-changing learning opportunities to the people of Hervey Bay and the greater Wide Bay region."Eligible participants can begin their learning journey and take advantage of the free courses offered through the SEE Program by&nbsp;<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stepsgroup.com.au%2Fcourse%2Fskills-for-education-and-employment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccolleenmc%40stepsgroup.com.au%7C0b5254ed03714c91d1b508dcc1ae2f24%7Cb2f155b2532c496ea737ded7b19d24fc%7C0%7C0%7C638598201077726394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wD7atdWlwF5rH7qJeUJerghnPS6rQDHavx6hDETlCMw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">applying online</a>&nbsp;via the STEPS website.Participants and employers wishing to access STEPS' range of NDIS Services can reach out to the STEPS team on 1800 312 742 for enquiries or support.The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian&nbsp;Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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ACCAN - Australia’s peak national communications consumer body – has hailed the Federal Government’s strengthening of enforcement powers a major win for telecommunications consumers.

ACCAN’s CEO, Carol Bennett, said the reforms will promote increased accountability, transparency and compliance within the telecommunications industry, and contribute towards improving trust in telcos which has been eroding.

“This announcement by the Australian Government addresses longstanding calls from consumer advocates to improve accountability in the telecommunications sector and we applaud these critical reforms,” she said.

“The government’s announcement to boost the enforcement powers of the ACMA will ensure telcos face real and meaningful penalties if they breach their obligations to Australians. This is a critical step towards ensuring that the telco sector works in the interests of consumers.”

“Granting the ACMA greater and more timely enforcement powers goes a long way towards addressing the persistent limitations of the ACMA’s regulatory toolkit”.

The changes will be part of expanded consumer protections under a suite of reforms to the&nbsp;Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth).

The changes will mean the regulator, ACMA, will now be able to take direct enforcement action against breaches of industry codes rather than first having to issue a formal direction to comply.

The reforms also provide for significant increases to maximum penalties for breaches of industry codes and standards, from $250,000 to $10 million, bringing the telco sector in line with other essential service sectors.

The Australian Government also announced that it will establish a Carriage Service Provider (CSP) registration scheme to increase the visibility of providers in the telecommunications market. A CSP registration scheme will support a telecommunications market that works efficiently for all participants and provide much needed oversight of the market by the ACMA.

ACCAN - Australia’s peak national communications consumer body – has hailed the Federal Government’s strengthening of enforcement powers a major win for telecommunications consumers.ACCAN’s CEO, Carol Bennett, said the reforms will promote increased accountability, transparency and compliance within the telecommunications industry, and contribute towards improving trust in telcos which has been eroding.“This announcement by the Australian Government addresses longstanding calls from consumer advocates to improve accountability in the telecommunications sector and we applaud these critical reforms,” she said.“The government’s announcement to boost the enforcement powers of the ACMA will ensure telcos face real and meaningful penalties if they breach their obligations to Australians. This is a critical step towards ensuring that the telco sector works in the interests of consumers.”“Granting the ACMA greater and more timely enforcement powers goes a long way towards addressing the persistent limitations of the ACMA’s regulatory toolkit”.The changes will be part of expanded consumer protections under a suite of reforms to the&nbsp;Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth).The changes will mean the regulator, ACMA, will now be able to take direct enforcement action against breaches of industry codes rather than first having to issue a formal direction to comply.The reforms also provide for significant increases to maximum penalties for breaches of industry codes and standards, from $250,000 to $10 million, bringing the telco sector in line with other essential service sectors.The Australian Government also announced that it will establish a Carriage Service Provider (CSP) registration scheme to increase the visibility of providers in the telecommunications market. A CSP registration scheme will support a telecommunications market that works efficiently for all participants and provide much needed oversight of the market by the ACMA.

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