A Narrandera mum eager to re-enter the workforce has secured a job in the booming aged care industry just weeks after enrolling in her TAFE NSW course.

A former Deni woman whose life was upended when her young daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia has used her time as a carer to inspire her to pursue a career in aged care – with the help of TAFE NSW.

TAFE NSW students Erin Bridges, Evelyn Schembri, Lauren Mangano and Olivia Trevithick are the newest employees at McLean Care Inverell because they are equipped with the job ready skills they need to hit the ground running.

Two fee-free TAFE NSW courses aimed at empowering aged care workers to better understand and address mental health issues in residents have been launched in the Illawarra. 

A Hornsby aged care worker is just one of the many skilled, job-ready graduates TAFE NSW is committed to producing to assist our most vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis.

Narrabri locals Maria Revell and Alexia Weckert are encouraging job seekers to consider a rewarding career in the aged care industry considering local employment opportunities. Both Maria and Alexia studied a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at TAFE NSW Narrrabri and were employed by Whiddon Narrabri and Wee Waa before completing their course.

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Coonabarabran resident, David Brennan, is taking full advantage of new employment opportunities in the aged care industry and the TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre. After completing a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), David is now working at Cooinda Coonabarabran as a support worker.

A migrant who landed in Narrandera for love seven years ago has credited TAFE NSW with helping her integrate into Australian life and gain the skills to secure a job in the booming aged care industry.