GOTAFE

This week (June 14 – 20) is Refugee Week, and yesterday we celebrated together at our Fryers St campus!
This year's theme of 'A MIllion Stories' was celebrated through shared stories from students and staff members about their experiences and the challenges and assumptions faced by refugees in Australia, as well as in dancing, henna, and a delicious lunch.
As one participant reflected, being a refugee is part of their story, but it does not define who they are. 🧡

Earlier this month some of our Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43021) and Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) students had the opportunity to visit the internationally renowned Body Worlds Exhibition in Melbourne! 🫀
The excursion aimed to deepen students' anatomical knowledge, and supported their learning with in-person observation of human and animal specimens. The life-like displays allowed them to connect their studies with real world anatomical structures at a deeper level than textbooks can provide!

"GO FOR IT. It can be the most rewarding thing."
That's Donna's advice after turning her passion for dogs into an award-winning business.
At 46, she enrolled at GOTAFE, built her confidence, gained industry skills, and launched her own grooming business called Wandilidogs Grooming. 🐶
Ready to start your own success story just like Donna? Explore our range of courses on our website: https://www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/courses
Learn more about Donna's journey here: https://gotafe.me/4vuGm15

Today we're celebrating our Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) students on completing their course! 🥳
These students have completed six months of full-time study and are now fully qualified, vital members of the Australian healthcare system! 💉
Are you interested in studying pathology collection? Visit our website for more information or to apply for Semester 2 at https://gotafe.me/pathology-collection

Applications are open for Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) for Semester 2 2026!
Whether you want to become a business activity statement (BAS) agent, a contract bookkeeper, or work in bookkeeping across a range of industries, this course is for you!
For more information check out our website at: https://gotafe.me/cert-iv-accounting-bookkeeping

Are you interested in studying viticulture or wine production? 🍇
Wine Australia is offering $3,300 scholarships towards tuition fees for students enrolling in GOTAFE’s Diploma of Viticulture (AHC51524) or Diploma of Wine Technology (11034NAT). 🍷
Applications for the first intake close July 1 2026.
To find out more, plus how to apply, visit https://gotafe.me/wine-australia-gotafe.

⭐ Well done, Cassidy! ⭐
Last week Cassidy competed in an all-female VETIS WorldSkills competition showcasing Women in Trades, held within the Trade Tech Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Cassidy is one of our Building and Construction VDSS students, and was one of five competitors from all over Victoria creating a shoebox on the day.
She was nominated to compete by her trainers, and we are immensely proud of her for competing at such a high level!
Congratulations, Cassidy! 🎉

A reminder to all staff and students that all GOTAFE campuses will be closed on Monday, June 8.

Last week our Land & Animals team attended the Food & Fibre Careers Day at the University of Melbourne's Dookie campus!
We got to share all to share all things Animal Sciences, Equine and Horticulture with schools from across our district and beyond!

Today marks the end of National Reconciliation Week 2026.
This year, the theme 'All In' is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.
We marked the occasion with creative painting activities across our campuses — check out some of the action!