Articles categorised as - 2023

In 2019, at age 15, Mikayla started a Certificate II in Career Pathways at Deniliquin TAFE because she felt disconnected from school. Adapting well to the new environment, she proved to be a good student, …

After leaving school at 17 in his native Ireland and working in construction, repeated back injuries and surgery forced Darren to look for a different working future. A history of alcohol and drug addiction fed …

Hayley Drummond said she felt ecstatic at the idea of being able to study for a Certificate III in Individual Support. Hayley’s school education was not a happy experience, with disruptions caused by bullying and …

Rebecca Symes used to avoid any form of writing because she didn’t want people to be aware how difficult it was for her. However, in her mid-20s and newly engaged, she wanted to do something …

Tim Purvis couldn’t wait to leave school at 15, Tim’s excitement about the further study he can now do is very easy to see. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, Tim, 43, spent …