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At the Brink: Why Private RTOs Can’t Afford Another Year of Funding Cuts
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In this urgent episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast, Angela Connell-Richards takes you inside a growing crisis in Australia’s vocational education sector. Private RTOs—who deliver over 70% of the nation’s training—are being hit with devastating funding cuts, unfunded compliance reforms, and a wave of closures that threaten access, jobs, and student outcomes.
Angela shares real frontline stories, the latest NCVER data, and what government isn’t telling you about the Fee-Free TAFE agenda. She also unveils her Open Letter to the Prime Minister and Ministers, backed by hundreds of RTO professionals calling for fair, performance-based funding and immediate action.
✅ Why private RTOs are closing their doors in record numbers
✅ The true cost of excluding independent providers from policy reform
✅ How you can join the campaign to #SavePrivateRTOs
✅ Behind-the-scenes of the 2025 Standards overhaul—and what it means for your RTO
✅ What we’re demanding from government—and how you can help us get heard
🎯 This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.
📢 Read and share the open letter: www.vivacity.com.au/open-letter
🖊️ Sign the petition: change.org/save_private_rtos
Join host Angela Connell-Richards as she opens each episode with a burst of insight and inspiration. Discover why compliance is your launchpad to success, not a limitation.
Connect with fellow RTO professionals in our free Facebook groups: the RTO Community and RTO Job Board. Visit rtosuperhero.au/groups to join today.
Wrap up with gratitude and guidance. Subscribe, leave a review, and join our community as we continue supporting your compliance journey in vocational education.
Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!
We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.
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Chapters
1. The Perfect Storm Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Funding Cuts Across Australia (00:02:07)
3. Revised Standards Coming July 2025 (00:05:16)
4. Real-World Impact on RTOs (00:08:43)
5. Superior Performance of Private RTOs (00:13:00)
6. From Slacktivism to Collective Action (00:18:26)
7. Taking Action and Next Steps (00:22:57)
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