Edward Beswick
Chief Executive Officer
Thrive Group Tasmania
Ed Beswick is the CEO of Thrive Group Tasmania Inc., the state's largest rural and remote early childhood provider, focused on achieving the best outcomes for Tasmanian children. Along with being a passionate advocate for children's literacy and reading, he is also a Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. Prior to joining the Education and Care Sector, his professional career included roles such as the Financial Accountant at Launceston Airport and also Audit Manager with Professional Services firm Deloitte where he was selected for national and international audit secondments. Ed also serves as Treasurer on a number of NFP boards including contemporary dance company Assembly 197 and the Launceston Film Society.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:30
Panel: Certificate III in 12 months: A loophole or a lifeline?
Are we sacrificing quality by fast-tracking education for short-term workforce solution?
Examine the rise of condensed qualifications (i.e. 1-year courses), international student enrolments driven by migration goals, and whether these quick fixes are solving the educator shortage – or creating new risks for children, staff, and service quality
Moderator: Edward Beswick, Chief Executive Officer, Thrive Group Tasmania
Jo Goodrick, Executive Director, Early Childhood Education and Care
Josephine Wise, Deputy Executive Director – Education, Lutheran Education Queensland
Anita Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, ECTARC Early Childhood Education Services and Training