NextGen Skills

WIN a $6,000 BCF Gift Card this June in AVG’s Tradie Quickie Comp!

AVG Quickie Kits help Aussie plumbers save time on the job and now, with a BCF gift card up for grabs, you can make the most of that extra time even more. Whether it’s camping, fishing, boating or getting outdoors with the family, there’s even more to look forward to this June.

To enter:
✔️ Purchase eligible AVG Quickie Kits
✔️ Peel to reveal your unique code
✔️ Enter your details online with your unique code and plumber licence number
✔️ Hit SUBMIT between 1–30 June 2026

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QklWca
*T&Cs apply

From 1 July, super contributions will be paid at the same time as wages.

That means more regular payments, so your super can start working for you sooner.

Our partner CBUS Super is helping members understand what this change means and how to prepare.

Find out more about Payday Super here: cbussuper.com.au/superday

Big news for tradies! 🎉

The AVG Tradie Quickie Comp is officially underway, with $30,000 in prizes* and two new prize partners on board.

Monthly prizes up for grabs:

• May: $4,000 Rebel gift card
• June: $6,000 BCF gift card
• July: $8,000 JB Hi‑Fi gift card
• August: $12,000 Flight Centre gift card

The competition kicks off this May with a $4,000 Rebel gift card. Simply purchase an eligible Quickie Kit from your local merchant to go in the draw.

Designed to save time on the job, Quickie Kits make life easier so you can get more done and enjoy more downtime.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QklWca

T&Cs apply.

Proud to see our students announced as finalists in the 2026 Skill Hire and Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition! Congratulations to all involved 👏

Starting your apprenticeship is a pretty big deal. Getting your super sorted is another key move as you start work.

Our partner CBUS Super has an Apprentice Handbook that gives you the low-down on super. It's packed with simple tips to help you keep your super on track while you're building your skills.

CBUS Super National Apprenticeship Week

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4aFQmx1

Apprentice Spotlight: Bailee Coyne - Timeless Touch Painting & Decorating

Today we’re shining a light on Bailee Coyne, one of our talented painting apprentices whose passion, skill and commitment make her a standout in the trade.

🖌️Why Bailee Chose Painting

For Bailee, painting was more than a career choice — it was a natural progression from a lifelong hobby.
She loved the idea of being the finishing touch on a project:

“We get to bring clients’ visions to life. Being the last tradesperson on-site, finalising the look, was an opportunity I didn’t want to miss out on.”

Bailee thrives on transforming spaces and delivering the moment clients finally see their vision come together.

🛠️Projects Bailee Has Tackled

Since starting her apprenticeship, Bailee has jumped into a wide variety of hands‑on experiences, including:

Heritage restoration projects, including a Pressed‑Tin ceiling for a Fremantle Library

- Wallpaper removal
- Glossing doors, frames and skirtings
- Varnishing timber doors
- Sealing gyprock walls
- Steel restoration

These projects have helped her build real skills, confidence and a craft she’s proud of.

🤝How an Employment Consultant Helped

Bailee credits having an employment consultant as a key support during her pre‑apprenticeship:

“They helped us feel heard. We could say things we weren’t confident saying ourselves. Having a support person made the experience more comfortable and reliable.”

Support makes all the difference — especially when starting out.

💬Bailee’s Advice for Anyone Considering a Painting Apprenticeship

“All I can say is do it. Life will always test you, but being a tradesperson is a great opportunity to become who you want to be. Sometimes you just have to jump into the deep end — and it’s 100% worth it.”

🎨Thinking About a Career in Painting?

Bailee’s journey shows how rewarding the trade can be — creativity, hands-on learning and the satisfaction of finishing something beautiful.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and build a skill for life, a painting apprenticeship might be your perfect next step.

Bailee is pictured with host Andrew Barras onsite at their latest job.

10 years of making a difference! 👏

Congratulations to our plumbing trainer, Paul Olsen, on reaching an incredible 10‑year anniversary with NextGen Skills. This amazing milestone was celebrated yesterday with a morning tea at our Forrestfield site.