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I’m Ashley from Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia. I was a student at Curtin University in Malaysia. I was born in a family that cook a lot of amazing food. As most of my cousins are restaurant owners, that helped me in developing my biggest hobby which is cooking. I heard about TAFE from my friends who were studying in Perth, who told me it is really good, and they have had great experiences there.…

I’m Angga from Indonesia, and worked at Pertamina, the Indonesian state-owned oil and gas corporation. Before I came to Perth, I finished my bachelor’s degree in business and management.

My name is Kyle Wilson, I'm 21 and originally from the Bahamas. Before moving to Australia, I worked in retail while pursuing my passion as a digital Illustrator. I came to Perth for the first time to visit my brother, and that trip changed everything, I discovered the Game and Animation course and instantly felt inspired.

Semester 1, 2026 applications are closed for students outside Australia. Onshore students still have time and can apply until orientation in the last week of January 2026.

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The WA regional TAFE international student bursary is available for new students in 2026!

TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is offering AUD$5,000* for international students to start studies at TAFE in regional Western Australia.

I'm Daniel Dominique Ugbinada from Cebu, Philippines. My close friends and family back home call me Dan, though the new-found friends I made here have started to call me Danni.

My name is Nel Williams, I am an early childhood education and care lecturer. I have lived in Broome for 16 years and absolutely love raising my four children amongst the vast landscape comprised of beaches, rivers and miles and miles of nature that is our backyard. 

I’m Jaira, an international student from the Philippines. I graduated and got my bachelor’s degree in biology a couple of years back, and made my way into the professional workforce, where I hopped from the food science industry to education for three years, making a living but not feeling “alive”.

I’m Reign Frances Jabagat Tidalgo, a student from the Philippines. I am deeply passionate about community services and health care because I believe everyone deserves care, respect, and support to improve their quality of life. Studying health care is important to me as it equips me with the knowledge and practical skills to make a positive impact on individuals and communities in need.

My name is Anelie Grace Libalib, and I’m originally from a small town in Negros Occidental, Philippines. I grew up in a farming community where most families, including mine, relied on agriculture as our main source of income. Life there was simple, and it taught me the value of hard work, resourcefulness, and perseverance.