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TAFE courses for mature age students

If you are thinking of studying as a mature age student, there are a wide variety of courses available. Returning to study as a mature age student can equip you to take the next step in your career or start a brand new vocation.

Reece’s journey to empower neurodiverse learners

As the saying goes, "What goes around comes around." This rings true for Reece MacFayden’s journey—a neurodiverse student who faced struggles but eventually pursued a career in education support at TAFE, with the goal of helping others who share his experiences.

Penelope's path to Piggery Road

Meet Penelope Swales—a professional musician-turned-lawyer-turned-micro farmer/market gardener. Quite the resume! So, what’s her origin story, and how did she manage to pivot so seamlessly from one career to another to eventually land in her role of a lifetime?

What does a farmer do?

If you enjoy working outdoors, you might be interested in becoming a farmer. A farmer is someone whose job it is to run and perform duties on a farm.

Jack Langdon: Giving back to his community the best way he knows how

Jack Langdon has turned his personal struggles with mental health into his superpower, using his experiences to empower others in his community. Recently, his dedication to his work was honoured when he was named Junior Citizen of the Year in Yarram.

Zhanna’s journey of resilience and success through education

For most people, speaking English is a skill they take for granted, but for Zhanna Voronkova, becoming fluent in the language has been key to building her new life in Australia. Read Zhanna's story...