Our Northern Peninsula Area campus is located in the Torres Strait Islander community of Bamaga, approximately 40 kilometres from the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula. The Bamaga community is the commercial and administrative centre for the Northern Peninsula Area. The town is the most northern township in mainland Queensland and is a popular tourist destination for 4WD enthusiasts.
Featured courses
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
Kick start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
Upgrade your career in administration with this intermediate-level course and become a supervisor for a human resources, medical records, or health services team.
Take the next step in your career in youth work with this advanced qualification that gives you the skills you need to work with young people in diverse settings.
Featured courses
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
Kick start your career with this entry-level course that will set you up with the foundation skills you need to succeed as an assistant childcare worker.
Upgrade your career in administration with this intermediate-level course and become a supervisor for a human resources, medical records, or health services team.
Take the next step in your career in youth work with this advanced qualification that gives you the skills you need to work with young people in diverse settings.
The Northern Peninsula Area is made up of five Indigenous communities: Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon, Seisia, and Bamaga. The area is rich in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and the local TAFE Queensland campus at Bamaga caters to the unique needs of the local community. Study areas offered at the Northern Peninsula Area campus include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care, RATEP, early childhood education and care, first aid and CPR.
Facilities and services
- Art room
- Computer room
- Customer service centre
- Modern classrooms
Street Address:
Sebasio Street,
Bamaga Qld 4876
Postal Address:
PO Box 179,
Bamaga Qld 4876
| Monday | 9:00am-12:45pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-12:45pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-12:45pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Taxi services are available through Bamaga-Seisa District Taxi Service, however there is no public transport available to the Northern Peninsula Area 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 Northern Peninsula Area campus.
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