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.

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.