Please note our office is closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the public holiday. During this time you can still use our website to find information, and submit applications or online enquiries.
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TIWA office closed Monday 26 January for the public holiday
22-Jan-2026
From Vietnam to TAFE: Joey’s Student Life in Perth
My Name is My Nhung To (Joey) I am from Vietnam, I am studying the CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Perth Campus.
13-Jan-2026
TIWA office closed from 25 December, reopening 2 January 2026
Our office is closed from Thursday 25 December 2025, reopening on Friday 2 January 2026.
During this time you can submit any enquiry online.
If you are a student, parent or guardian and have an emergency, please call the General Manager on 0407 022 932
Happy holidays,
TIWA team
24-Dec-2025
CISWA Awards Spotlight: Louise Hill named WA international VET student of the year
TAFE International Western Australia is proud to announce that Louise Hill, a student from Ireland studying the MSS50222 Diploma…
21-Dec-2025
From family feasts to fine dining: Ashley’s hospitality journey
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.…
03-Dec-2025
Chef in the making - Angga’s hospitality experience
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.
25-Nov-2025
Pixels, passion, and Perth: Exploring game art through Kyle’s eyes
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.
24-Nov-2025
Study at TAFE in 2026 – Applications close soon!
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.
Submitting your application takes just a few minutes. Then you just need to:
19-Nov-2025
Get AUD$5,000* to study in 2026 at regional TAFE colleges
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.
19-Nov-2025
TAFE taught me to think like a Chef: Daniel’s transformation
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.
17-Nov-2025