This paper describes the development and achievements of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA). The Association was formed in 1997 and has provided an 'active meeting point' for vocational education and training (VET) researchers for over a decade and has been instrumental in raising the profile and quality of VET research in Australia and overseas. The paper comprises the following sections: About AVETRA; Challenges in VET research; The annual conference; Other events and awards; The International Journal of Training Research; Other publications...  [+] Show more

This paper describes the development and achievements of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA). The Association was formed in 1997 and has provided an 'active meeting point' for vocational education and training (VET) researchers for over a decade and has been instrumental in raising the profile and quality of VET research in Australia and overseas. The paper comprises the following sections: About AVETRA; Challenges in VET research; The annual conference; Other events and awards; The International Journal of Training Research; Other publications and the website; Appendix A - Project methodology.