Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
The Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) Project positions Victorian TAFEs as trusted innovation partners for industry and community organisations within the care economy.
Through applied research projects, we aim to develop practical solutions that drive positive industry-community impact.
TAFEs across Victoria are invited to collaborate with industry and community organisations and apply for funding to support applied research projects
The care economy is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing sectors, recognised as a government priority in the Victorian Skills Plan (2023–2024). It includes essential services such as:
By connecting with this government priority, the ARI Project helps TAFEs play a key role in preparing a workforce that's ready for the future. Plus, it sparks innovation by teaming up with industry and community partners.
Victorian TAFEs can apply for grant funding to support collaborative applied research projects with care economy organisations.
Application deadline: Friday 20 June, 5pm
This is a unique opportunity to:
Want full details?
View the Applied Research and Innovation Prospectus (PDF 2.2MB) for guidelines, project examples, and funding criteria.
Keeping things ethical is important when doing applied research. If your project involves human participants, you may require ethics approval.
The ARI Project supports TAFE staff in developing applied research skills through tailored training programs.
Proposed workshops topics include:
Online training modules are also in development for flexible learning. Express your interest in attending the workshops
