My Study Journey

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 p...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystu...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.