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?

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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.

TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Aboriginal Learner Support Officer Anita Brunhuber is passionate about keeping the Dhurga language alive for future generations and through her work is educating a community of like-minded people.
In 2022, Anita was instrumental in helping establish the successful Dhurga language classes delivered out of TAFE NSW Moruya for communities on the South Coast.

TasTAFE

Thousands of TasTAFE students have had the opportunity to improve their understanding and knowledge of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture thanks to a suite of training offered by the Aboriginal Support Programs team.
TasTAFE’s dedicated Aboriginal Support team have delivered Cultural Awareness Training to more than 2500 students since 2019, with the purpose of the training being two-fold.

North Metropolitan TAFE

There’s a big spark ready to ignite First Nations’ futures at North Metropolitan TAFE! Discover how the Koomba Birdal program is connecting First Nations students and mentors to light the path to a bright future.

TAFE Queensland

Supporting the vocational education and training goals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has been Jo Savage’s mission at TAFE Queensland for more than two decades.
Through hard work, determination and passion, Jo rose through the ranks and ensured that giving back to her community was at the heart of her every move.

TAFETalks: The impact of AI on TAFE compliance and operations

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