The historical township of Atherton is located on the Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland. This fertile plateau features rolling green hills, stunning views, and high quality local produce including coffee, chocolate, wine, cheese, and tropical fruits.
Featured courses
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
Take the next step in your career in child welfare with this intermediate qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work with at-risk youth and families.
Progress your career while helping others, with this advanced qualification that will give you the communication skills you need to work as a counsellor.
Featured courses
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
Take the next step in your career in child welfare with this intermediate qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work with at-risk youth and families.
Progress your career while helping others, with this advanced qualification that will give you the communication skills you need to work as a counsellor.
Our Atherton campus is co-located with the Atherton State High School, just a five minute drive from the town centre. The campus offers a range of study areas and delivers courses in automotive, early childhood education and care, first aid and CPR.
Facilities and services
- Customer service centre
- Modern classrooms
- Free on-site parking
Street Address:
Maunds Road,
Atherton Qld 4883
Postal Address:
PO Box 752,
Atherton Qld 4883
| Monday | 8:30am-4:15pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am-4:15pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am-4:15pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am-4:15pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Taxi services are available through Atherton Taxis, however there is no public transport available to the Atherton campus.
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class.
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our Atherton campus.
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