Round Two of Star Grants closes on 31 March 2012

05/03/2012

The Professional Standards Councils are currently taking online applications for the second round Star Grants. Applications are invited via the Star Grants website up to 31 March 2012. Star Grants are an initiative of the Professional Standards Councils to pursue improvements in occupational standards. Financial support for projects is offered to both individual members of Cover of Excellence� Schemes, as well as occupational associations that administer schemes.

The Grants promote the development of innovative concepts and processes to improve the professional standards of member organisations and elevate industry competencies.

Last year a diverse range of projects was funded, including education to ensure higher quality standards of criminal advocacy at the Victorian Bar, a more streamlined Professional Practice Quality Assurance (PPQA) for the Institute of Public Accountants, education about financial abuse of elderly people for legal practitioners in Victoria, and practical risk management in public practice for the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The Star Grants application process has been streamlined for this round, with the launch of a new online destination for all information and applications at www.stargrants.com.au . The Star Grants officer is also available to advise anyone who is considering an application or requires assistance in submitting their application.

5 March 2012