One of the nationally agreed objectives of the vocational education and training (VET) system is to achieve equitable outcomes for disadvantaged groups including women.
From 2001 to mid 2003, an extensive research and consultation process was undertaken to work out how to improve results for women from training linked to employment.
In June 2003, Australian, state and territory ministers for VET agreed to women's issues being addressed in an ongoing fashion through annual VET planning and reporting processes. To achieve this, it was agreed that a ‘supporting framework’ was needed for states and territories to work in, and report against, that was consistent with national directions for VET.