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From Vietnam to TAFE: Joey’s Student Life in Perth Article

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 Article

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 Article

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 Article

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 Article

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 Article

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! Article

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 Article

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 Article

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

WA Trainer of the Year Nel Williams on empowering educators and strengthening communities in the North West Article

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. 

13-Nov-2025