Taylah

Voices in Vet with Allens Training

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Voices in VET is a podcast created by Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909, to engage, educate and inspire partners, trainers and the wider VET community. It gives a voice to the people behind the training sharing insights, real stories and practical conversations that matter in the day-to-day world of vocational education and first aid training. From industry trends and compliance conversations to business growth and partner development, each episode explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the VET space. This isn’t just about courses. It’s about the people delivering them, the busines...

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Taylah

Episodes

Equipment Matters: Creating Better Training Experiences with AERO Healthcare 22.06.2026 23:04

In Episode 6 of Voices in VET, we're joined by Alexander from AERO Healthcare to discuss the important role equipment plays in creating engaging, realistic and effective training experiences. While equipment is often viewed as a simple requirement for course delivery, the reality is that the right equipment can significantly influence student engagement, confidence and learning outcomes. Fr...

Thank a First Responder Day: Supporting Those Who Serve | Danny from Fortem Australia 09.06.2026 37:30

In this special Thank a First Responder Day episode of Voices in VET , we're joined by Danny from Fortem Australia to discuss the people behind the uniforms and the importance of supporting first responders and their families. Thank a First Responder Day, held annually on 10 June, was created by Fortem Australia to recognise the incredible contribution first responders make to communities ac...

Teaching Kids to Be Ready: First Aid, Families and Little Heroes with Amy Gomes 12.05.2026 20:40

Welcome to Episode 4 of Voices in VET . In this episode, Taylah is joined by Amy Gomes, Founder of One Little Heart, Critical Care Paramedic, and co-author of What Little Heroes Do . Written by Critical Care Nurse Sarah Duncanson and Critical Care Paramedic Amy Gomes, and illustrated by Pia Leo, What Little Heroes Do was created through a shared passion for education and empowering children. The b...

What’s Changing in First Aid Training: NIFAT and Industry Insights with Andy Panes 13.04.2026 42:41

Welcome to Episode 3 of Voices in VET . In this episode, Rob is joined by Andy Panes, Director of the National Institute of First Aid Trainers (NIFAT), long-time first aid trainer, and a well-known figure in the industry. NIFAT plays a key role in supporting and representing first aid trainers across Australia, with a strong focus on professional development, industry standards and advocacy. To...

The Annual CEO Declaration: What We’re Signing Off On (and Why It Matters) 23.03.2026 47:51

Welcome to Episode 2 of Voices in VET. In this episode, Rob shares a practical look at the Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC), and how Allens Training has approached completing it under the new Standards. Rather than going line by line, this episode focuses on how we’ve answered the declaration in practice. From continuous improvement and compliance systems, to third-party oversight and studen...

From Family Business to Today: The Allens Story 18.03.2026 31:55

Welcome to the first episode of Voices in VET. In this episode, we sit down with Rob Allen, CEO of Allens Training, to unpack how the business started and what’s shaped it into what it is today. Rob takes us back to the very beginning, how Jim and Helen built Allens from the ground up, what the training industry looked like at the time, and the early decisions that set the direction for the busi...