TAFE Queensland

27/08/2026

🚨 1 WEEK TO GO ! 🚨

The 2026 Mount Isa Trade Excellence Awards are almost here!

Looking back at last year's celebrations has us so excited to do it all again! In just one week, we'll be recognising this year's incredible finalists and celebrating another year of excellence across our region. 🏆✨

Bring on Awards Night! 🎉

17/08/2026

CURRENT STUDENT AND ALUMNI X NRL TICKETS GIVEAWAY! 🎟️🏉🤠

For your chance to win one of 5 x Double Pass (two tickets total) to the Cowboys vs West Tigers Round 26 game of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Season:

1. Like one of our pages (including local campus pages) or follow on Instagram

2. Comment on this post what your biggest study or training score this week.

We’ll chose the five winners and notify them via comment to contact us via an official TAFE Queensland email address to claim their prize. We will never ask you to exchange money for this prize. For more information about staying safe online visit https://brnw.ch/21x4YAO.

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Competition runs from 12pm AEST Monday 17 August to 12pm AEST Friday 21 August 2026. Winners will be drawn on Friday 21 August 2026.

You must be currently enrolled at or have graduated from TAFE Queensland, aged 16 years or older, and living in Queensland to be eligible to win. Prizes exclude anything incidental to the Winner’s (and their guest’s) attendance at the event.

For full terms and conditions visit our website at https://brnw.ch/21x4YAN

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

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/21x4Yur

15/08/2026

How far would you drive for free training? 🤔

For licensed electrician Arvin, a five-hour drive was well worth it to gain new skills to design and install battery storage systems.

Read Arvin's story 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x4XyX

15/08/2026

TAFE Queensland does degrees?? Yes we do!

Find out how you can combine university thinking with hands-on learning with a degree from TAFE Queensland and set yourself up for success in today's job market. 👇

Find out how you can combine university thinking with hands-on learning with a degree from TAFE Queensland.

14/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Queensland Training Awards South East Region winners!

🏆 Locklyn O’Loughlin – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
🏆 Jarrod Carter – Vocational Student of the Year
🏆 Narissa Campbell – Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

From breaking barriers and achieving personal goals, to demonstrating excellence in vocational training and apprenticeships, these winners showcase the life-changing impact of skills, training and determination.

We’ll be cheering them on as they represent the South East Region at the Queensland Training Awards state finals.

14/08/2026

For Alyssa, a career in interior design was always close to home.

“My grandmother was a colour consultant for Dulux in her prime, and we’ve always bounced ideas - whether renovating around the house or just picking new furniture.”

What began as a shared interest with her grandmother has since grown into the foundation for a new career.

Read more about her story 👉 https://tafeqld.edu.au/news-and-events/news/2026/design-is-in-alyssas-dna

13/08/2026

What began as a childhood curiosity about computers has become a ticket to the world stage for Dylan Wondal, who will represent Australia in cyber security at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September.

His journey below 👇

What began as a childhood curiosity about computers has become a ticket to the world stage for Dylan Wondal, who will represent Australia in cyber security at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September.

12/08/2026

Trevor March is swapping the beaches of the Gold Coast for the wide-open spaces of the outback after securing a nursing role with Queensland Health.

“I've had a few careers, but haven't really found satisfaction in them,” he said.

“I'm like, ‘why didn't I do this earlier?’"

Read his story below 👇

Trevor March is swapping the beaches of the Gold Coast for the wide-open spaces of the outback after securing a nursing role with Queensland Health.

10/08/2026

Dr Elankayer Sithirasenan works in a field that never stands still.

With more than 35 years in the Information Technology (IT) industry and a PhD in Network Security, he has watched the sector transform from simple local networks into today’s complex, AI-driven cloud environments.

Now, he's preparing to take his expertise to an international stage as the Cloud Computing Expert for the WorldSkills Australia team that will compete in China in September.

His story below 👇

Dr Elankayer Sithirasenan (Elan) works in a field that never stands still. With more than 35 years in the Information Technology (IT) industry and a PhD in Network Security, he has watched the sector transform from simple local networks into today’s complex, AI-driven cloud environments.

09/08/2026

AI could never 🤖

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, we're back in action this week for part two of our campaign photoshoot.

Make sure to follow along in our Instagram stories () for all the behind-the-scenes action today and Tuesday 📲

And keep an eye out from October to see people you may know on a billboard, bus back, Facebook ad and more, near you. ⭐

07/08/2026

Did you know…?

TAFE Careers Hub lists part-time and casual roles *as well as* the roles you’re training for.

So, if you’re looking for a job to help pay the 💸 bills 💸 while studying (maybe even in the industry you’re training for), you might find it here.

Create your free profile and see what’s available 👉 https://tafeqld.edu.au/careers-hub

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.

09/06/2026

Big conversations. Local opportunities. North West energy. 👏

We joined Connect North West at the Mount Isa Mines Exhibition Centre, connecting with community, industry and local organisations about training pathways, emerging industries and future workforce needs.

From critical minerals to renewable energy, the future of the region is looking seriously exciting.

05/06/2026

A look back at our match day as presenting partner for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Big crowd. Big energy. TAFE Queensland absolutely everywhere.

Not a bad night out, if you ask us. 🏉

29/05/2026

The Mount Isa Trade Excellence Awards are back for 2026! 🤩

Know an apprentice who’s an absolute weapon on the tools? Now’s their time to shine! Nominations close in just ONE WEEK. ⏳

Nominate them for a Trade Excellence Award before it’s too late 👉 https://tafeqld.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efCqFtTzID7S24S

08/05/2026

Scott Drinkwater, Rob Derby and Jaxon Purdue took on the hard questions at our Townsville Trade Training Centre. Friendships tested. Answers noted.

We’ll be at Queensland Country Bank Stadium tonight cheering the boys on as the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys take on the Eels.