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South Regional TAFE Margaret River music students are set to light up the stage at the River Hotel on Friday 3 September, demonstrating their music skills and playing some of their original songs.

The TAFE student showcase is a celebration of the students’ achievements and will bring...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

2 August 2023

Three exceptional students from South Regional TAFE are making headlines as finalists in the prestigious Western Australian Training Awards.

Esther (Po Yan) Wong, Riely Stammers-Hozier, and Matthew Piercey have demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication in...

WA International Student of the Year 2023 finalist

Esther (Po Yan) Wong – Margaret River

Esther pursued a Diploma of Hospitality Management (Cookery) at South Regional TAFE, after studying business in Hong Kong and working in the hospitality...

WA Apprentice of the Year 2023 finalists

Riely Stammers-Hozier – Margaret River

Riely’s fascination with cars and machines ignited a passion for automotive electrical technology. Enrolling in the Certificate III program at South Regional TAFE...

Matthew Piercey – Eaton

Matthew has discovered his calling in heavy machinery and mobile plant technology. As a mature-aged apprentice, Matthew is keen to promote an apprenticeship as a pathway that anyone can begin at any time in their life.

He pursued a...

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7 August 2023

No stranger to competing on the big stage, Chef Jordan Murphy is ready to return to WorldSkills Nationals for a second time to show the rest of Australia what she is made of.

Since her 2021 WorldSkills Nationals venture, Jordan has raised the bar to new heights in the level of skill...

Before she sets off for Germany, Jordan will head east to Melbourne, and she is excited to show the country what she has learned since her last WorldSkills appearance.

“I’m looking forward to being there, meeting and learning from talented...

“She has always been my biggest supporter. She always believes in me and pushes me to be the best I can,” Jordan said.

Jordan has also received great support from Hospitality Lecturer Johnese Mullen during her training. Johnese was inducted into the WorldSkills Hall of Fame in 2017 recognising her many years of dedication to the competition, so she is well placed to mentor students, like Jordan, on their WorldSkills journey.

“Johnese has always been a huge mentor and supporter for me. To have another view of my dishes and how the customer would see my dishes helps me a lot. As a chef, I’m not normally involved in the dining experience, so it’s another point of view I...

The WorldSkills nationals competition will take place from 17 August to 19 August at Melbourne Convention Centre.

You can see the whole South Regional TAFE Team WA competitors list here.

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Denmark South Regional TAFE Hospitality Lecturer Caitlin Haynes recently returned from Kununurra, where she introduced the Fast Track to Hospitality Employment skill set at North Regional TAFE.

The week-long short course was inspired by the same program delivered in Albany at the end...

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The WorldSkills National Championships started this week and thirteen South Regional TAFE students are participating in the biggest trades competition of their lives, representing Team WA.

This year the competition is being  held in Perth as...

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The annual program celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill in their respective areas in the 2023 academic year.

This year, South Regional TAFE introduced new awards to acknowledge staff commitment to...

South Regional TAFE Managing Director Kathy Keay congratulated all nominees and winners, and said they should be very proud of their achievements.

"2023's SR TAFE Award winners epitomise excellence in student achievement, customer service and teaching excellence within...

Great Southern/SR TAFE Student Gold Awards

  • GS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year: Judd Williams – Albany Campus/Albany
  • GS Apprentice of the YearLiam Wright – Albany Campus/ Lange
  • GS and SR TAFE Trainee of the YearAleesha Claybrook  - Albany Campus/ Spencer Park
  • GS Vocational Student of the YearCarly Sigsworth – Katanning Campus/ Onslow
Great Southern Campus Student of the Year Awards

  • Albany Campus Community, Health, and Education: Kendall Smith
  • Albany Campus Trades, Commerce, and Environmental Science: Ulysses Moore
  • Denmark/ Mount Barker Campus: Helen Merrifield
  • Esperance Campus: Paige O’Sullivan
  • Katanning Campus: Carly Sigsworth
  • Narrogin Campus: Darcy King

South West/SR TAFE Student Gold Awards
  • SW and SR TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year - Elijah Brown: Bunbury Campus/Carey Park
  • SW and SR TAFE Cultural Diversity Training Award: Made (Yude) Mahendri Igusti Ayu – Margaret River Campus/Augusta
  • SW and SR TAFE International Student of the Year:  Louna Poncet – Bunbury Campus/ Broadwater
  • SW Trainee of The Year - Claudine Viljoen :  Bunbury Campus/ Dalyellup
  • SW and SR TAFE Apprentice of the Year: Jhamasyn Hetaraka – Bunbury Campus/ Gelorup
  • SW and SR TAFE Vocational Student of the Year: Tess Hogan – Bunbury Campus/ Eaton
  • SW and SR TAFE Woman in Non-Traditional Trade Award; Diamond SR TAFE Student of the Year: Mya Morgan – Bunbury Campus/ Boyanup
South West Campus Student of the Year Awards

  • Bunbury Campus Business, Hospitality and Community: Louna Poncet       
  • Bunbury Campus Resource and Environment: William Martin
  • Bunbury Campus Trades, Paraprofessionals and Service Industries: Stephanie Williamson           
  • Busselton Campus: Steven Scott Fiori           
  • Collie Campus: Dawn Ford     
  • Harvey Campus: Christina Whild
  • Manjimup Campus: Julienne Ramiro
  • Margaret River Campus: Yude Mahendri

South West Campus Trainer of the Year Awards

  • Bunbury Campus Business, Hospitality and Community: Eloise Cheney
  • Bunbury Campus Resource and Environment: Michael Wohlrab
  • Bunbury Campus Trades, Paraprofessionals and Service Industries: Darryl Ball
  • Busselton Campus: Carla Gillmore
  • Collie Campus: Sally-Anne Young      
  • Harvey Campus: Lee Westwood
  • Manjimup Campus: Caroline Gledhill
  • Margaret River Campus; Diamond SR TAFE Trainer of the Year: Kelly Dickinson, Commercial Cookery

Great Southern Campus Trainer of the Year Awards

  • Albany Campus: Michelle Smith
  • Denmark/ Mount Barker Campus: Nikki Green
  • Esperance Campus: Kath Brown and Matthew Thompson
  • Katanning Campus: Andrea Rundle
SR TAFE Staff Gold Awards

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