My Study Journey: Recent Episodes
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Ever thought about studying in Australia? Follow the stories of international students who have taken the leap to study abroad in Queensland, Australia, to follow their dreams and pursue their passions in search of their best life!
Ask Your Study Buddy is coming soon! Your chance to ask questions to someone who has already experienced studying in Queensland and their tips and tricks for living your best life!
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In this episode, Kamilla Saunders shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding her purpose in helping Indigenous communities. Kamilla's resilience and determination shines through as she pursues her education and works towards making a difference for Indigenous families and children.
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In this episode, Stacey Walters, an early childhood education and care teacher, shares her experiences teaching Indigenous communities in remote areas. She discusses the importance of face-to-face delivery, the positive impact of Indigenous educators as role models, and the challenges faced by these communities.
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In a ground breaking program called remote area teacher education program (RATEP), Indigenous people are given the opportunity to teach, share their stories, and preserve their cultural heritage. Kathy, the head of Department for Student Services at a state college in North Queensland, is a shining example of this transformative journey. She embarked on a path that started at TAFE Queensland, culminated in a bachelor's degree, and now she inspires and educates the next generations. Listen closely as Kathy unveils her remarkable story.
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Lucas's journey from engineering to Indigenous art allowed him to reconnect with his culture and find his true passion. After studying at TAFE Queensland, and with the help of his teacher, Lucas secured an arts Queensland grant and he launched the Musu Business, specializing in First Nations Art & Apparel. Now, armed with a solid foundation in business and a commitment to his heritage, Lucas aims to inspire others through his expressive artwork and leave an indelible mark on the legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
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Embark on a journey of resilience, redemption, and transformation with the captivating story of Brendan Larcombe, a man who defied all odds to turn his life around. In this remarkable episode you will hear Brendan open up about his experiences, from battling addiction and homelessness to rediscovering his cultural roots and finding purpose in helping others.
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Meet Rebecca, a TAFE Queensland student who shares her incredible journey of education and self-discovery as an Australian Indigenous woman. Rebecca candidly shares her story of growing up with no connection to her heritage, moving through seven primary schools and eventually discovering a learning disability that for many years steered the direction of her life. Hear her inspiring story of how she overcame her barriers and has changed her life.
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Introducing the My Study Journey podcast's newest series called ‘Connecting Cultures’. Come on a discovery journey to learn more about Australia’s Indigenous culture and listen to inspiring stories of our First Nations people and students.
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Wisdom grew up in Africa and dreamed of living and studying in Queensland, Australia. Despite a 2 year wait due to Covid he was finally able to make it to the destination of his choice, the coastal North Queensland city Townsville. Find out what life is like for Wisdom studying IT at TAFE Queensland and living in the sort after regional areas of Queensland.
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In this episode we’ll find out about what it’s like living and studying in the quiet inland city Toowoomba. Find out how Jorge went from Colombia to studying cookery at TAFE Queensland in the picturesque place nick named The Garden City.
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Over the next 3 episodes we’ll find out what it’s like living and studying in regional Queensland. Follow Leidy’s journey from growing up in Colombia to travelling to Australia to live in the tropical North Queensland destination Cairns. Leidy is studying cookery at TAFE Queensland, working as a chef and living the dream in the beautiful home of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Momo had a desire to learn English and travel and after researching Australia decided the sunshine state was where she wanted to be. After growing up in Japan she loves how relaxed and friendly it is and is pursuing her passion to study childcare at TAFE Queensland.
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In this episode we follow Courtney’s journey from the UK to The Gold Coast. After studying 2 different courses at TAFE Queensland and living the dream island life in the Whitsundays, she found her passion in nursing. Courtney’s graduation from TAFE Queensland has allowed her to work as a nurse and pursue a course at university to make the sky the limit!
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Ebba grew up in Sweden and after travelling with her family wanted to see more of the world. Following a backpacking trip to Australia she decided this was the place she wanted to be. Hear Ebba’s story, from studying screen & media at TAFE Queensland and living on the Gold Coast to returning to her home country and landing her dream job.
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Joyce grew up in The Netherlands with her stay at home Mum and Dad who was a truck driver. After travelling to different countries she decided to make Australia her home and began her new life studying cookery at TAFE Queensland.
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Lee was brought up in the busy city of Sao Paulo in Brazil. A life changing moment made him pack up with his wife and head to Australia. Hear how studying carpentry at TAFE Queensland has changed his career prospects and lifestyle living on the beautiful Gold Coast.
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This episode follows Yana’s story from her childhood in Ukraine to joining her then boyfriend in Australia. Yana studied nursing at TAFE Queensland and has dreams of becoming a teacher.
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In this final episode of 140 years of TAFE Queensland we explore the TAFE Queensland Foundation. Hear from Helen Stanley about how the TAFE scholarship program works, how they assist with financial support for students and the availability of governments grants. We’ll also explore the TAFE at schools program.
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In this episode we explore the importance of industry partners and how they work with TAFE Queensland. Hear from Caryn at Motorline BMW, Adam from Riviera and Paul from Secure Stack on why their relationship with TAFE is so important and how they work with students to become their future employees.
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Welcome to TAFE Queensland’s newest state of the art campus – Robina. In this episode we hear from Karen Dickinson, general manager on the Gold Coast, about the work that’s gone on to make this campus TAFE’s best and most sustainable yet! Find out why this is the future of learning, how it’s changed over 140 years and what the future holds for TAFE Queensland.
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As part of 140 years of TAFE Queensland, this episode follows the story of 3 students – past, present and future. Amy Sheppard studied a music performance course and has gone on to be in one of Australia’s most successful music groups – Sheppard. Amber has just completed her course and is looking forward to going on to the profession she dreamed of as a kid – an electrician. Sam Thaiday retired from professional football a few years ago and is now looking to study at TAFE Queensland and start a new career.
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In this episode of 140 years of TAFE Queensland we hear from the teachers. From cookery to fashion to automotive and everything in between find out what makes them passionate and how they bring what they love to TAFE Queensland. Hear why the teachers are so important to the future of TAFE and how they stand out from the rest!
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In this episode we explore the international side and global footprint of TAFE Queensland. From the first students that came to study here from Indonesia to the 90 countries that participate in TAFE Queensland education today. Hear from Denise, General Manager of International Education on why she has the best job, as well as some of the International Education team on how the International community make a difference within Australia and globally, and of course the passionate international students whose lives have been changed by TAFE Queensland!
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In this episode we hear from the students! Hannah Lane tells her story from studying at TAFE Queensland to running her own hairdressing business. Hear how Beau Eastman became a penguin handler at Seaworld on the Gold Coast and follow Cameron’s journey from completing business at TAFE Queensland to become the CEO of Videopro.
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TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. In this episode we hear from Chief Academic Officer, Jo Pyne on the 140 year history and Leanne Bell, Faculty Manager for the Arts and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island programs on TAFE Queensland’s indigenous community.
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TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. Over the next 8 episodes we'll hear from the students, teachers, staff and industry partners who all help to make great happen.
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Shawn is the business manager for TAFE Queensland’s skills tech automotive study area, with over 27 years experience in industry and 15 years as a teacher he chats all things auto and the best course to take. Joanne is the apprenticeship coordinator for Sci - Fleet Toyota in Brisbane and has all the information on what it’s like working in industry.
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Kylie is a highly experienced teacher at TAFE Queensland with a background of dental assisting, dental technology, and prosthetics. In this episode she tells us everything we need to know about studying dentistry, how the industry is booming and what to expect from the qualification.
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In this episode nursing teacher Emma shares her knowledge of studying at TAFE Queensland and what to expect as a student. Also hear from Alison who is a valued industry partner working as the acting nursing director for educational research at Cairns hospital and explains why nursing is such a loved profession in Australia.
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Melanie is an early childhood education trainer and assessor with a fountain of knowledge and passion for the job. She explains the course and opportunities that come from studying at TAFE Queensland. We’ll also hear from Ashley the amazing director of Edge Early Learning in Brisbane who shares her insight into the industry and why it’s the best to work in!
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This episode we hear from Brett who is one of the awesome carpentry teachers at TAFE Queensland and Chris who is a highly respected industry partner working in building and construction. Together they share their mountain of knowledge of all things carpentry for anyone interested in going into the industry.
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To look more into what a career in engineering could look like for you hear Sean’s story. Sean is a highly skilled technical associate in civil engineering who has some great tips and advice on which courses are the ones that could land you your dream job.
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Alvaro is one of the highly knowledgeable associate degree of civil engineering teachers at TAFE Queensland. He’s originally from Colombia and amazingly studied the same course he is now teaching! Learn from someone who knows all the challenges and triumphs after being both a student and a teacher.
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This episode we hear from Darryl Rush, a Cookery and hospitality teacher at TAFE Queensland. Hear his passion for the course and the industry and advice he has for anyone interested in studying cookery and having a career here in Australia.
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Damien is one of our highly experienced and skilled industry partners who works as a Group executive chef on the Sunshine coast. Hear from one of the very best how you too could succeed in cookery and hospitality after studying at TAFE Queensland. All the tips, information, salary expectations and what he himself looks for as an employer.
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This season we hear from our amazing teachers and industry partners. Hunter teaches physical education at the Gold Coast campus and is hugely passionate about wanting his students to be the best they can. Find out about the course, how it’s taught and how you can be apart of the family at TAFE Queensland. Also hear from Rick our industry partner, a strength and conditioning expert and high performance coach, with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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As a teenager, Alvaro decided he wanted to study abroad and after seeing photos and brochures of what could be done in Brisbane he decided that was where he wanted to go. With a few hurdles on the way, this story follows his journey from the busy city of Bogota to studying at TAFE Queensland and ending up as a teacher at the very place he learned his skills.
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Higor is from Brazil but at 37 decided he wasn’t satisfied with life and found work boring. After seeing an Instagram photo of Brisbane he decided that was the place to be! Follow Higor’s story from studying automotive at TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge campus to landing his perfect job as a technician at MG on the Gold Coast.
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Jade grew up in the UK and after travelling to Australia as a backpacker decided Queensland was the place for her. Hear her journey from going through brain surgery to cure her Epilepsy to studying carpentry at TAFE Queensland and landing her dream job working on the set of a new Disney movie.
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Abedin is originally from India but his fascination for both computers and travel brought him to Australia. After studying a diploma of software development at TAFE Queensland and landing a job at one of Australia’s top cyber security companies the sky is the limit for him and his partner.
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Alan grew up in the UK but decided life was too short not to follow his dreams and move to Australia! With a passion for food and keen to go down a completely different career path he decided to study commercial cookery at TAFE Queensland. Find out how he went about making his dream job a reality and Australia home for him and his family.
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Julie first came to Australia on a working holiday visa as a backpacker. Completing an events management course at TAFE Queensland allowed her to go on to a business degree and master of law. Join her on her journey towards having the dream career in Australian law.
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Eric first came to Australia in 2003 and couldn’t stay away! Originally from South Korea his ambition and drive took him to TAFE Queensland to study Commercial Cookery. Follow his journey as a chef with plans to own his own Korean restaurant on the Sunshine Coast and teach cooking classes.
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Laura came to Australia from her home country of Colombia looking to learn a 2nd language. 4 years on she’s loving life as an Infrastructure Designer at an engineering firm, going to the beach not only before work but after as well! Follow her story of how she got here after studying at TAFE Queensland and her goal to change the narrative and encourage more women to the industry.
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Mario thought he had it all in Chile, a good family, a great job but there was something missing. That empty gap was filled when he travelled from Chile to Australia to study Interior Design at TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast. Follow his journey to finally finding happiness.
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After Jorge’s friends told him to come to Australia because it’s the best place ever he did it and hasn’t looked back! Follow the path he took from his home in Colombia with 15 siblings to his new life in Queensland where he’s studying cookery at TAFE in Toowoomba.
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Sandy spent 10 months in Australia away from her home in South Korea and decided she had to come back! Follow the story of how she extended her visa, decided to study cabinet making at TAFE Queensland in Brisbane and her aspirations of becoming an interior designer.
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Follow Paulo’s journey from working as an actor in Brazil to living the dream and travelling to Australia. Studying cookery at TAFE Queensland on the Sunshine Coast has opened up opportunities for him to become a chef.
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Kevin grew up in South Korea and after completing mandatory military service decided to save up and travel to Australia. Hear his story about studying at TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast and his plan to stay and become a carpenter.
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Dani grew up in the mountains of Colombia. Follow her journey through TAFE Queensland in Cairns studying a diploma of business, leadership & management to her dreams of creating her own eco village in Australia.
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Rajani left a life in Nepal where she had limited electricity and no running water but saved every penny to afford her ticket to Australia. Follow her fascinating and humbling journey to become an Anaesthetic nurse thanks to Tafe Queensland – and her excitement at seeing a bathtub for the first time!
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Sherina left Bali to study a diploma of business and marketing at Tafe Queensland after growing up in a village in Denpasar and wanting more – but not too far from home!
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Jerry had never left Papua New Guinea or stepped foot on an airplane before travelling to Cairns to study a diploma of hospitality at TAFE Queensland. Follow his story to seek a better education, weather and his dream of helping the community back home.
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Laura always dreamed of studying overseas and the work / study / life balance was why she picked Australia. Follow her story from not speaking English to landing her dream job after studying engineering at TAFE Queensland.
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Geysa & Leo met in their home country of Brazil, Leo’s passion for surfing and a new career led him to Queensland where he got a scholarship to TAFE Queensland to study cookery & hospitality. Geysa soon followed and now their dream is to open their own restaurant in Australia.
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From an early age Elin had her heart set on becoming a world champion in equestrian vaulting – gymnastics on horse back! Follow her story from breaking her back and the fear she’d never walk again to her inspirational journey after studying personal training at TAFE Queensland.
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