TAFE Queensland in Gympie, Queensland | Education

TAFE Queensland

Locality: Gympie, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 308 233

Address: 71 Cartwright Road 4570 Gympie, QLD, Australia

Website: tafeqld.edu.au/courses/study-locations/wide-bay-burnett/gympie.html

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25.01.2022 Leanne Bell, a proud Ganggalida and Birri Gubba woman, initially started her career as a high school PE teacher. Her love of teaching and passion for Indigenous education hasn't changed, and she currently works as Industry Portfolio Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs at TAFE Queensland. As Leanne says, "Indigenous business is everybody’s business". Read more at https://bit.ly/345k2jO... #NAIDOC2020

23.01.2022 Today we're proud to acknowledge two incredible award wins at the 2020 Australian Training Awards. Our congratulations go out to Deb Blow (a current Director of Faculty for Community Services, Health and Nursing and the Executive Leader Health and Nursing at TAFE Queensland), and our very own CEO Mary Campbell. Among the most prestigious awards of the night, their wins reflect their immense dedication and commitment to vocational education and training and we could not be p...rouder. We'd also like to take a moment to recognise our two student finalists, Ngaire Trigg (Vocational Student of the Year) and Jabin Giblett (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year), as well as our partner Rheinmetall Defence Australia (Industry Collaboration Award finalist). You can read more about the awards, winners and finalists at https://bit.ly/3kZd4mK Images by Australian Training Awards #ATA2020

23.01.2022 From washing your hands regularly to using alcohol-based hand sanitiser, covering sneezes and coughs to staying home if unwell, we encourage everyone to practise good hygiene to help keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19. For more information visit www.tafeqld.edu.au/health-advice.

22.01.2022 Guess who's on their last day of quarantine? Scout will be exploring our campuses and study areas across the state in the lead up to Christmas. What do you think they will get up to?... #ElfOnTheShelf

19.01.2022 Always was, always will be. We hope you have enjoyed the spotlight on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities this week. We will continue to share their stories, and work through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey. See https://tafeqld.edu.au/rap for more information. #NAIDOC2020

17.01.2022 A decision to fast-track her nursing career has paid off for Harmony McGlinchey, with her TAFE at School studies opening up a university pathway. Read Harmony's story on our blog: https://bit.ly/3poLDGn

17.01.2022 An ability to listen and an interest in helping others saw Jamie Alexander swap her award-winning nail technician career to become a student and study towards a career in child protection. Through studying [my diploma] I have the best possible foundation of knowledge and personal resilience to go into the community and and work with young people and their families. Read her story at https://bit.ly/36rcb14

15.01.2022 Raised in a small village in Papua New Guinea, surrounded by family, early childhood education and care graduate Rose Kote is passionate about helping young children learn and grow. Read Rose's story at https://bit.ly/32F0DWK

15.01.2022 Day one and Scout has been busy in our automotive workshops at Acacia Ridge, getting ready to travel across the state. Our automotive teachers even helped out with some quick checks to help keep their car safe. Check out the human-friendly tips to maintain your own car not just during the festive season but all year round on our blog at http://bit.ly/2MR6e1x. #ElfOnTheShelf

15.01.2022 A proud Bundjalung woman from New South Wales, education support graduate Tiesha Martin-King has always had a lifelong aspiration to work with and inspire Indigenous children and communities. Now working as an Indigenous Support Worker at Ormeau State School, Tiesha provides social, emotional and academic support to over 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Being a role model is an important part of my position and I feel privileged to be in a job whereby I ca...n help improve awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture at school. Read her story at https://bit.ly/3p1eoZs #NAIDOC2020

15.01.2022 How do you visualise 1.5m? Today we've been in our graphic design studios and are using 2.5 computer screens as our guide. But remember, like Queensland Health says it doesn’t matter what you visualise, what matters is that you keep a safe 1.5m distance from others where practicable, wash your hands often, stay home when sick, and keep up the great work in helping everyone stay safe.... For more information visit www.tafeqld.edu.au/health-advice.

14.01.2022 For Trudy Bellamy overcoming a long health battle led to a whole new career path in beauty and starting her own home salon called Flutter into Beauty, inspired by her Aboriginal heritage. "I am a Tweed Heads girl, Bundjalung, I was given a totem of a butterfly from an Elder. I have incorporated this into the name of my business in the word Flutter and in the symbol of a butterfly on my logo." This is her story: https://bit.ly/3lePDr4... #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Proud Waluwarra woman Ashlei Major is on the path to turning her creativity into a career after completing a specialist make up course, delivered by Huxley School of Makeup in partnership with TAFE Queensland. This stunning look is just one where she has combined her Aboriginal heritage with her now viral skills that have garnered massive followings on social media and attention from brands like MECCA, Adore Beauty and Frank Body. Read more about her journey on our blog at... https://bit.ly/3eW6HPz. #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 International Men's Day shines the light on men's health and well being, and celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Men's health and wellness statistics are often alarming, and even given the challenges of 2020, it is more important to support each other than ever before. Combining their TradeMutt shirts, starting conversations around mental health, with fundraising for Movember Australia, we wanted to give a shout out to and thank these trades teachers at our Alexandra Hills campus for their commitment to supporting men and encouraging healthier lives and futures. If you're participating in Movember too, drop your fundraising link and a cheeky 'stache photo in the comments below.

07.01.2022 It's #WorldFlossingDay (and we don't mean the dance)! Flossing regularly is just one way you can look after your oral health. For more check out this blog by Karen Jones, Dental Team Manager: http://bit.ly/NineOralHealthTips

06.01.2022 Tamika Ware has always loved numbers. The Thursday Island resident is turning her passion for mathematics into a rewarding career and she hopes to use her skills to give back to her community in the Torres Strait. Read her story at https://bit.ly/3e5IIN8 #NAIDOC2020

04.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.... Lest we forget.

03.01.2022 How do you picture 1.5m? Today we've been in our trades workshops and are using 8.5 socket wrenches as our guide. But as Queensland Health says: it doesn’t matter what you picture, what matters is that you keep a safe 1.5m distance from others where practicable and keep up the great work in helping everyone stay safe.... For more information visit www.tafeqld.edu.au/health-advice.