A TAFE NSW course aimed at empowering local bushfire victims to learn to rebuild damaged fences on their farm properties – and save thousands of dollars in the process – is coming to a host of campuses on the South Coast and Snowy Mountains.

A Brogo grandfather whose property was ravaged by the New Year’s Eve bushfire has used a fee-free TAFE NSW course to help him take the first steps towards rebuilding.

Bega business woman, Leayra Thornton is a local super mum. She has raised a family, completed TAFE NSW qualifications, and runs one of the region’s most successful catering businesses. ...

It’s one of the most important skills in both the workplace and home, yet less than one in 20 of us are qualified to do it. With that in mind, TAFE NSW Bega has thrown a lifeline to local residents by offering an industry-leading short course in first aid on Thursday June 13.

Merimbula’s Kate Mustard went from working in a bakery and studying at TAFE NSW Bega, to a career in a $50 billion industry in less than one year.

It only takes nine days to gain hands-on skills through TAFE NSW to help take the pressure off local dairy farmers.