TAFE Queensland

Indigenous Student Support Officer and TAFE Queensland employee of more than two decades, Tammy Rasmussen, has spent a lifetime championing culturally safe learning environments and great training outcomes for First Nations students.

TAFE Australia Product Network (TAPN)

the TAFE Australia Product is a strategic network which fosters external engagement and advocates for the expertise within TAFEs to be used for product design and development. TAFE AUSTRALIA SHARED CATALOGUE (TASC) group  is  a user group under this network. TAFE Australia Product Network provides  collaborative opportunities for TDA members to engage with Jobs and […]

Foundation Skills Network

In response to the renewed focus of the Australian Government in supporting adults in Australia to increase their literacy, numeracy, digital literacy (LLND), and employability skills (known collectively as foundation skills), TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) will convene a Foundation Skills network. This network will bring together interested representatives from TDA member institutions to foster collaboration […]

Queensland’s first Fee-Free TAFE mechanics graduate

Queensland’s first mechanics making use of the Federal and Queensland Governments’ Fee-Free TAFE funding have graduated.

Federation University

Yorta Yorta woman, Ruby Bending-Norman’s dedication and commitment has proved an inspiration for her Indigenous peers and shown that forging the career of your dreams is always possible.
Ruby thought she had no chance of ever studying at university but is now well on the path to further post-secondary education.

Charles Darwin University

Proud Kirrae Whurrong, Gundijitmarra, Gunai Kurnai woman Tanya McDonald teaches First Nations students working in the community services sector in Alice Springs to help reduce family violence.

The Charles Darwin University (CDU) VET Lecturer in Health and Community Services is one of the first female First Nations TAFE lecturers to join the University in Alice Springs.

A passion for plants leads Jaden to a horticulture career

TAFE Queensland student Jaden McCoach is getting qualified to create inspiring outdoor areas after swapping his science career to become a horticulturist.

TAFETalks: ASQA’s new regulatory approach. What is the impact on TAFEs?

Thank you for attending TDA’s TAFETalks: ASQA’s new regulatory approach. What is the impact on TAFEs? If you could not attend or would like to re-watch, the recording is now available below. Please click here to access presentation from ASQA. Please click here to access responses to audience questions. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook

Successful fee-free TAFE at CDU

In 2023, 600 students from across the NT were enrolled in fee-free TAFE courses at CDU, with the most common industries studied being agriculture, business, and the care sector.

By early 2024, about 250 students had completed, and more than 300 students were continuing their programs.

Fee Free course starts Estelle’s career

Estelle Wyllie was at a loose end in her career when she happened to see an advertisement for Fee Free TAFE on Facebook.

The post immediately caught her attention, and soon she and her mother were browsing the TasTAFE website to see if she was eligible for Fee Free TAFE and what courses were available.

After leaving a full-time role at a chemist seeking a new career, Estelle was unemployed and not quite sure what she wanted to do next.