First Nations Pathways to Policing Program

The First Nations Pathways to Policing Program is a collaboration between TAFE Queensland, the Queensland Police Service (QPS), the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

TAFE Queensland Director of Education and Training Services and the Arts for North and Far North Queensland Leanne Bell said the program was the first of its kind to be rolled out in the state.

"The First Nations Pathways to Policing Program is an exciting initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion on the frontline," Ms Bell said.

"Participants will develop their language, learning, conflict resolution, critical thinking, team participation, fitness and digital literacy skills."

"The program also provides students with an opportunity to explore and learn more about their culture, as well as strategies to express their identity."

Ms Bell, a proud Ganggalida and Birri Gubba woman, said the program was being taught by skilled trainers who have experience working in law enforcement.

"The students will also tour law enforcement workplaces and they will gain valuable industry insight by working closely with a mentor from the Australian Federal Police."

"When students complete the 24-week-long course, they will have the skills they need to confidently enter a law enforcement academy program, empowering them to pursue careers on the frontline," she said.

Upon successful completion of the First Nations Pathways to Policing Program, students will receive a Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People (11036NAT).