TAFE Queensland

18/09/2026

Mikosei builds a new career in IT 🖥

After working in creative freelance roles, Mikosei decided to challenge herself by entering a more technical, problem‑solving field.

“I wanted to test myself in a completely different environment,” Mikosei said.

She completed a Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120), before continuing her studies with a Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220), building industry‑relevant skills and confidence along the way.

Read Mikosei’s story 👇

A deliberate career change has led Mikosei Okumura to a successful new future in an information technology role after completing hands-on, engaging training at TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba campus.

18/09/2026

POV: You’re training to become a lash technician 👁️

From prep to placement, every detail counts.

Watch as Charlotte puts their skills into practice as they create a beautiful set of lash extensions, one lash at a time.

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Visual description: Charlotte applies lash extensions to a client. As the music speeds up, a montage showcases the preparation process, application techniques and the finished lash set.



RTO 0275 | CRICOS 03020E | IHE PRV13003

17/09/2026

A shout out 📣 to all of our trade students, apprentices, graduates and educators on National Tradies Day! 🛠️

Electrician Harry recognised the growing demand for skills in the clean energy sector and decided to expand his knowledge, gaining free battery training 🔋 thorugh the TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries at TAFE Queensland.

Read Harry's story 👇

Electrician Harry gained battery design and installation skills through fully funded training.

17/09/2026

Living out her dream career 🌏

Sometimes taking the plunge is worth it. For Evelyn Chiabai she jumped at the chance to move to Australia to study and now four years later, hasn’t looked back.

Read more about her journey 👇

In 2018, Evelyn Chiabai jumped at the chance to move to Australia from Brazil to study. Four years later, she hasn’t looked back.

16/09/2026

Forgot your lunch? We've got you covered! 😋

Head to D Block, Level 2 and grab a bite from today's selection:
▪ Sausage rolls
▪ Quiche Lorraine
▪ Butter chicken pies

Available for purchase while stocks last. 🍴

16/09/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰

If you or someone you know are looking to enrol in a new course in 2027 at TAFE Queensland, or you are a first-year apprentice, applications for scholarships worth $5,000 close in two weeks on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

For more information or to apply visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships 👈

14/09/2026

After years working as a music roadie, security guard, and surveyor for energy companies, Troy Crooks never imagined his next chapter would unfold behind an easel instead of an amplifier.

From certificate to diploma to degree, read more about Troy's journey below 👇

After years working as a music roadie, security guard, and surveyor for energy companies, Troy Crooks never imagined his next chapter would unfold behind an easel instead of an amplifier.

11/09/2026

From rebuilding her life in a new country to placing second at the WorldSkills Australia Regional competition, Kristina is turning her passion for cooking into a career. 👩‍🍳

"When you cook for your family and your friends, it's like you're showing them love." ❤️

Read Kristina’s story 👇

When Kristina arrived in Toowoomba in 2023, she was starting a new chapter in a new country, one filled with opportunity, learning and hope for the future. Originally from Iraq and a member of the Yazidi community, Kristina rebuilt her life in regional Queensland through education, determination and...

11/09/2026

For Sarah Bollard, teaching baking is a full-circle moment.

After starting her own training journey at TAFE Queensland and building a successful career as a chef, pastry chef and business owner, Sarah is now helping the next generation of bakers develop their skills and confidence.

"My career path was because of TAFE. And if I can just do a little bit for my students, the way that the educators did for me when I was at TAFE, then that's more than enough, I think."

From fresh bread to cinnamon buns, Sarah is passing on her passion for baking one student at a time.

Read Sarah's story 👇

For Sarah Bollard, teaching the Certificate II in Baking (FBP20221) at TAFE Queensland is a full-circle moment.

10/09/2026

The secret is out 👀

After months of planning, filming, photographing and pretending we haven't been super excited, our new campaign launches this month.

With real students, apprentices and teachers in front of the camera, actual TAFE Queensland campuses as the backdrop, and an all-Queensland production crew behind the scenes, keep your eyes peeled later this month to see everyone featured in our upcoming campaign, from billboards and bus backs to digital ads near you.

09/09/2026

Ask R U OK? Any Day, because life happens every day. 💛

A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.

By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.

Learn more at 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5zAk

09/09/2026

TAFE Queensland has been part of Clinton's career journey from apprentice to refrigeration mechanic and licensed electrician. Now, he's returned once again to build new skills in the growing renewable energy sector. 🔋

Clinton recently completed a Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems Designer-Installer Skill Set (UEESS00191), fully funded through the TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries.

Read Clinton's story 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5xJp

Clinton gained free battery storage training through TAFE Queensland, helping power the launch of his new business.

04/09/2026

Dream job? Secured. 💆‍♀️

Annabel has turned her passion for beauty into a role as a spa therapist in Hamilton Island, proving that study can open doors in places you never expected.

Read Annabel's story 👇

For Annabel Watson, pursuing a career in beauty wasn’t a sudden decision, it was something she had always envisioned for herself.

04/09/2026

What started with a simple question, "Hey, can you teach me how to weld?" has led Georgia to a rewarding boilermaking apprenticeship and a creative side business. 🔥

Georgia credits her husband for helping her develop her skills and passion for the trade, while her love of welding has inspired her to launch Arc Angel Artistry transforming scrap metal into unique sculptures.

"I just saw a piece of scrap metal and I thought, 'Hey, I can turn that into a fish,'" she said.

From the workshop to works of art, Georgia is proving there's more than one way to shape a future in manufacturing.

Read Georgia's story 👇

For Georgia Singh, a second-year apprentice boilermaker, a piece of scrap metal is never just scrap metal. Where others see waste, she sees possibility.

18/08/2026

National appeal: we need you 🚨

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood issued an urgent appeal for 12,000 additional donors with O and A blood types, as the winter flu season led to a sharp drop in donations and critically low blood supplies.

If you’re feeling well and able to donate, Lifeblood is asking for community support over the coming days to help rebuild these essential supplies. Every donation makes a meaningful difference, especially right now.

Thanks again for being part of this incredible movement. Let’s keep the momentum rolling and make this year our strongest yet.

Find a donor centre near you 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x50iI

16/08/2026

🦷 This National Science Week, we’re celebrating the science behind every smile!

Sara started her journey at TAFE Queensland as a dental prosthetics student after moving to Australia, and now she’s back in the lab teaching others.

From creating dentures to working with real patients in our public clinics, Sara’s story shows how hands-on learning and science come together to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Now, as a Clinical Demonstrator, she’s helping our students build the same skills and confidence she once had.

Science isn’t just in textbooks – it’s in every smile our students help create.

Read her story here: https://brnw.ch/21x4YtH

07/08/2026

It's Aged Care Employee Day and we're celebrating the TAFE Queensland students, graduates and educators working in this critical sector, acknowledging their dedication and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of older Australians. 💜

With more than 50,000 job openings expected across the health, aged care and community services sectors over the next five years, there has never been a better time to build a rewarding career in aged care.

The TAFE Centre of Excellence Health Care and Support is helping prepare the future workforce through industry-focused training and innovative learning opportunities that equip students with the skills needed to support their communities.

The Centre's also investing in new approaches to workforce development through Applied Research Grants. One recipient, Veri Health Media, is developing culturally safe and inclusive videos and podcasts designed to support attraction, engagement and retention across the aged care workforce. Watch the video to learn more 👇

Round three of the Applied Research Grants is open now, learn more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x4K64

The Centre, led by TAFE Queensland, is a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments.

15/07/2026

Kelly’s passion for nail art started early, but it was studying the Certificate III in Nail Technology (SHB30321) that helped her turn that interest into real-world skills.

Now equipped for work in a salon or to run her own business, she’s already thinking ahead.

After completing her course in June 2026, Kelly has continued her journey by enrolling in the Diploma of Beauty (SHB50121) to take her skills even further.

Read her story 👇

When Kelly Cherry enrolled in the Certificate III in Nail Technology (SHB30321) at TAFE Queensland, she was searching for something that truly sparked her creativity. What she discovered was not just a course, but a pathway into a flexible and rewarding career.