A Berrigan woman who has endured a torrid, decade-long battle with mental illness has credited TAFE NSW Deniliquin with helping give her the confidence and skills to secure a job.

An innovative TAFE NSW program aimed at building the foundations of a career in construction for a group of local high school students has been hailed an overwhelming success.

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.

A looming skills shortage in the health, wellbeing and community services sector has prompted TAFE NSW Deniliquin to offer a seven-week “taster” course.

TAFE NSW has moved to help combat one of Deni’s most critical skills shortage areas by offering a Certificate IV in Engineering at TAFE NSW Deniliquin for the very first time.