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At TAFE Queensland, we believe anyone can make great happen and we're committed to helping everyone, everywhere define their greatness.

From Townsville to Antarctica, Sarah Foster’s career change has taken her further than most people ever dream.

Thursday Island-based student, Bianca Rickert, is building a career in nursing while staying connected to her community – and helping shape the future of healthcare in the Torres Strait.

After moving continents twice and completing military service back in South Korea, Eunsol found himself in Cairns, Australia, where he developed his passion for cooking.

For Canadian student Louis Gaiten, studying nursing abroad wasn’t just about earning a qualification. It was about experiencing life in a new country while learning from some of the best in the field.  

When Maria Daniella Amen left the Philippines, studying in Australia wasn’t part of her original plan. With encouragement from a chef instructor who told her to “grab every opportunity,” Maria decided to take a leap of faith and today, she’s thriving as a hospitality professional in Cairns.

For proud Torres Strait Islander and Kalkadoon man Griffin Clapham, carpentry is more than a trade – it’s the foundation of a better life for his young family.

For Brianna Thirlwall, the road to becoming an auto electrician hasn’t been easy. But with determination – and the backing of her employer Glencore – she has not only pushed through challenges but risen to become the Female Trade Student of the Year at the TAFE Queensland 2025 Mount Isa Trade Excellence Awards.