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Southern Cross University Master of Social Work students, Yunping Zhou and Anju Sheoran discovered the power of hands-on learning during their work placement at TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast.

For Emily Betts, Sophie Lamb, and Claudia Greene, studying event management at TAFE Queensland’s Robina campus has been a game-changer, leading them into paid roles and launching their careers before even graduating.

Thirty-four TAFE Queensland international carpentry students swapped their Ashmore campus classroom for a real-world construction site, teaming up with Carpentry Australia to help a local hero in need.

Before Karen Dickinson became the General Manager of TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast, she started her professional journey as a nurse. It was in this role that she developed a deep sense of care—not just for her patients, but for the communities and environments in which we live.

At 33, Berlinda’s life has been marked by challenges - losing her mother at just 18, then her father several years later, all while growing up in a family with limited resources.

At TAFE Queensland’s Robina campus on the Gold Coast, Natalie Davey has turned her kitchen into a place of possibility, where young minds are inspired to thrive.

Chelsea Roberts is loving her electrical apprenticeship, and is working on a new TAFE Queensland facility where future apprentices will train in her trade.

Nicholas Cronning, a dedicated male nurse, believes in creating balance in healthcare. For him, it's not about breaking stereotypes but embracing the power of diversity in patient care.