Where are they now?

Read about our TAFE graduates

Emma Curran

"The skills I developed at Riverina Institute continue to help me in my career as a lawyer with the Director of Public Prosecutions."

Emma Curran
Director of Public Prosecutions
Certificate I of Office Skills – General Office
West Wyalong Campus, 1997
Sharon Spackman

"Every aspect of my life has changed… it’s the best thing I ever did. The whole TAFE experience was just awesome."

Sharon Spackman
Family Worker (Case Manager), Mission Australia Brighter Futures Program
Diploma of Welfare Community Service
Young Campus, 2004
Emma Graham

"I would recommend the National Environment Centre to anyone wishing to gain practical skills."

Emma Graham
Ecologist, Harper Somers O'Sullivan Planning Surveying Ecology
Statement of Flora and Fauna Species Identification
National Environment Centre, 2007
Scott Sloan

"My training at the Riverina Institute has provided me with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hairdressing."

Scott Sloan
Owner/Director, Sloans of Lane Cove
Certificate III of Hairdressing
Wagga Wagga Campus, 1993
Michella Restagno

"I love my job – I'm passionate about it!"

Michella Restagno
Owner, Cosmopolitan Hair, Skin & Beauty
Certificate III of Hairdressing
Griffith Campus, 2000
David Page

"Not only did attending the TPC supply me with the essential education of Maths, Science and English, it also equipped me with primary life skills..."

David Page
Directors Assistant, Channel 9 TV
Certificate IV of Tertiary Preparation
Tumut Campus, 2002
Danielle Miller

"Riverina Institute was able to provide me with the course I wished to study through flexible delivery..."

Danielle Miller
Child Care Assistant
Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services)
Wagga Wagga Campus, 2005
Greg Preuss

"The greatest thing about my study was the variety of options it had to offer, and... a direct link to something more challenging and exciting."

Greg Preuss
Sub contractor to Nokia Projects, Lemcon Networks Ltd, Finland
Certificate III of Information Technology
Cootamundra Campus, 2005
Sarah Piffero

"I love my work. I haven’t had a bad day since I started my traineeship, I just love it so much."

Sarah Piffero
Trainee, Hugh Roberts, Cootamundra
Certificate III of Agriculture
Primary Industries Centre, 2006
Andrew Koschel

"Without what I learned at the NEC, I wouldn’t have had the capability that I needed to fill out the documentation to receive an $80,000 grant."

Andrew Koschel
Managing Director, Greta Vale Stud Pty Ltd
Certificate IV of Agriculture
National Environment Centre, 2004
Robyn Bonaddio

"Studying at Riverina Institute has changed my life. It’s just like the slogan says… enriching life – it’s so true."

Robyn Bonaddio
Personal Assistant to Manager of Community Development, Moira Shire Council
Diploma of Business Administration (online)
Albury Campus, 2007
Tracey Hickmott

"I really enjoyed the hands on work experience and the support from the staff. Most people I graduated with have also found work in the industry."

Tracey Hickmott
Environmental Officer, Perilya Mines
Certificate IV of Conservation & Land Management (Natural Area Restoration Management)
National Environment Centre, 2006
 

"I am really loving it! At 32 I never envisioned that I'd be where I am now. I thought I had missed my opportunity..."

Toni Brooks
Registered Nurse, Tanunda Hospital South Australia
Certificate III of Aged Care
Finley Campus, 2002
Bodean Hedwards

"I think the communication skills I learned at TAFE are always going to be helpful."

Bodean Hedwards
Student International Relations, Journalism & Law, Deakin University
Statement of Volunteer Literacy Tutoring
Deniliquin Campus, 2006
Megan Green

"Embrace the learning out there because there are fabulous teachers who will support you to follow your dreams, no matter what you want to do."

Megan Green
Secondary Science Teacher, Riverina Anglican College
Diploma of Agribusiness
Primary Industries Centre, 1998
Trent Fordham

"I believe your education is never finished, there is always something to learn."

Trent Fordham
Ranger, Rural Lands Protection Board, Wagga Wagga
Diploma of Agriculture
Primary Industries Centre, 1998
Adrian Podmore

"The Riverina Institute is a life long learning experience..."

Adrian Podmore
Supervisor South East, Wagga Wagga City Council
Diploma of Horticulture
Primary Industries Centre, 2005
Luke Hutchinson

"Not only have they helped me reach my goals, I made some excellent friendships along the way that I will have for life."

Luke Hutchinson
Self Employed Electrical Contractor
Certificate III of Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
Leeton Campus, 2006
Lance Adams

"My best advice to anyone that wants to go to TAFE is to ‘go for it’ – because you get out of it what you put it."

Lance Adams
Fitter and Machinist, Hyne & Son Timber, Tumbarumba
Certificate III of Engineering Mechanical
Wagga Wagga Campus, 2006
Marie Sutton

"I just absolutely loved doing the course because it was something I always wanted to do."

Marie Sutton
Development Manager, Conargo Shire
Certificate I of Secretarial Studies
Deniliquin Campus, 1981
Carly Hibberson

"Being a Beauty Therapist is such an enjoyable job."

Carly Hibberson
Owner "JeanLouise" Beauty Therapy, Tumut
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Wagga Wagga Campus, 2006
David Panaho

"Without a doubt, TAFE has really helped me get to where I am today..."

David Panaho
Student, Bachelor of Arts, Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Digital Media
Wagga Wagga Campus, 2007
Daniella Barbirotto

"The courses I took at Riverina Institute were great. I really feel I learned a lot from other students too."

Daniella Barbirotto
Quality Assurance Laboritory technician, De Bortoli Wines
Diploma of Laboritory Technology
Griffith Campus, 2006
Michael Scremin

"While most of my skills have come from on the job training, my TAFE training has set the guidelines..."

Michael Scremin
Trainee Laboratory Technician, Aitken Rowe Testing Laboratories in Griffith
Certificate III of Laboratory Skills
Griffith Campus, 2007
Richard Henderson

"If you’ve got the opportunity, take it."

Richard Henderson
Chief Innovation and Development Officer, Wagga Mutual Credit Union
Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
Wagga Wagga Campus, 2007
Naomi Brown

"I can now look forward to a more diverse range of employment and the opportunity to further my studies both through TAFE and other avenues of study..."

Naomi Brown
CCDU Administration Officer, Bland Shire Council
Certificate III of Business Administration
West Wyalong Campus, 2007