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Southport
Our Southport campus is conveniently located in the heart of the Gold Coast CBD, next to the Australia Fair shopping centre and across from the beautiful Broadwater Parklands. Its central location offers plenty of places to eat or relax between classes. The campus is well-served by public transport including the light rail with a G:link station on its doorstep.
What's on offer at the Southport campus
Our Southport campus offers vibrant spaces and advanced learning technologies. Home to a range of courses predominantly in health and nursing and English language, study areas include aged care, allied health, community services, ELICOS - English language, general education & training - AMEP & SEE, health, nursing and short courses.
Facilities and services
- Computer rooms
- Customer service centre
- Independent learning centre
- International student centre
- Invigilation services
- Library
- Student refreshment facilities
- Student support centre
Clinical labs
With cutting-edge facilities at our Southport campus, our Health and Nursing students study and learn hands-on in specialised clinical labs.
This state-of-the-art facility includes a 64-bed replicated hospital environment and two 4-bed simulation training rooms. Students also benefit from augmented reality learning, featuring hologram patients to explore inside the human body.
The facilities cater to students studying nursing, community health, aged care, disability, allied health, pathology and more. Health and Nursing students are exceptionally well-prepared for the workplace after training at TAFE Queensland’s Southport campus.
View our guides
2025 Course Guide
Short Course Guide
TAFE at School Guide
2026 Course Guide
Southport
Street address
91-99 Scarborough Street,
Southport Qld 4215
Postal address
PO Box 5547,
GCMC Qld 9726
| Monday | 8am-4.30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-4.30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-4.30pm |
| Thursday | 8am-4.30pm |
| Friday | 8am-4.30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public transport
There are bus stops located out the front of the campus on Scarborough Street and a light rail station across the road.
Cycling
Cycling could be another cost effective option to get to campus with bike racks available on Nerang Street.
Parking
Undercover on-site car parking is available at the Southport campus for a small fee.
Open day, your way
The TAFE Queensland Gold Coast online open day is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore our study options and career pathways, hear from our passionate teachers and see virtual tours of our campuses. Read student success stories and find out what being a TAFE Queensland student is really like.
Nursing labs
At TAFE Queensland our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. Our industry-leading clinical labs are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Our simulated learning spaces at the Southport campus feature a 64-bed replicated hospital environment, including two four-bed simulation training rooms and augmented reality equipment with hologram patients.
Students learn hands-on under the guidance and supervision of registered nurses. Gain the practical skills you need to work across hospitals, aged care facilities, community settings and aid organisations.
View our virtual tour
Hear from our Director of Faculty
Deb Blow was the 2020 National Achievement Award recipient. Deb is the Director of Faculty for Community Services, Health and Nursing, and the Executive Leader of Health and Nursing at TAFE Queensland.
Nursing labs
Hear from our Nursing students and explore the Nursing labs at our Southport campus.