A National Careers and Course Information Service for Australia: Exploring the Possibility

Abstract

In an earlier article in this Journal (Inglis, 1993) a historical account was given of the various attempts made since the early 1980s in Australia to develop national course information directories. It was pointed out there that, although a variety of directories had been launched during that period, none had satisfied the full range of needs for course information. As a result several overlapping directories now compete for government funding and user support. It was argued that the full range of course and careers information needs that can be seen in Australia could only be satisfied by the establishment of a single course and careers information service capable of delivering a comprehensive range of information through a variety of delivery channels. This paper takes up from that point. It explores what form such a course and careers information service should take, the needs it would meet, and how it might be established and maintained.

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