I'm Maureen Dardenne from France and before starting my courses at TAFE, I was travelling and working mainly in the horse industry (studs, equine veterinary clinic, horse therapy). This is where I discovered my passion for animal medicine and realised my desire to be involved in surgeries, medical care, and assisting veterinarians in their work.
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Maureen from France: Turning her passion for animal care into a career
02-Oct-2025
Janvi from Kenya is engineering a bright future in Perth
I’m Janvi Shah from Kenya. Before moving to Perth, I finished my A-levels and then worked for a while at a wholesale warehouse and at an eye clinic. After that, I decided to take the next step to come to Perth for my studies.
30-Sep-2025
Study at TAFE in 2026 – Applications close soon!
If you’re outside Australia and want to study a TAFE course in Semester 1 2026, time is running out!
Applications from outside Australia close on Friday 28 November 2025.
Submitting your application takes just a few minutes. After that you'll need time to:
23-Sep-2025
TIWA office closed Monday 29 September for the King's Birthday public holiday
Please note our office is closed on Monday 29 September 2025 for the public holiday. During this time you can still use our website to find information, and submit applications or online enquiries.
22-Sep-2025
Caring with purpose: Shannen’s nursing education at TAFE
Hi, my name is Shannen Ann Marie Legaspi and I am 20 years old from the province of Bulacan in the Philippines. When I was young, my parents worked abroad as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and I grew up with my beloved grandmother who took care of us.
22-Sep-2025
Building a future abroad: Patrick’s mechanical mission in Perth
My name is Patrick Ramer Pastrana, but everyone calls me Patrick. I’m 24 years old. I’m an easy-going person, a bit stubborn (in a good way), and a dreamer. I was studying in my home country the Philippines, and I enjoyed spending time with my friends and family.
17-Sep-2025
Big dreams, little learners: Solongo’s Early Childhood adventure
My name is Solongo and I'm from Mongolia. Before moving to Perth, I lived in Mongolia where I completed my university degree in Psychology. After graduating, I set a goal to continue my journey in Australia. I started preparing for my IELTS exam and, during that time, I worked as a sales manager at a construction sales company.
09-Sep-2025
From Osaka to Perth - Ayano’s programming her path into IT
I’m Ayano Sasakido from Japan. Before coming to Perth, I worked as a web designer for three years in Osaka, Japan.
05-Sep-2025
Lawyer and Designer - Monica’s Creative Duality in Perth
My name is Monica Tovar Plazas, and I’m originally from Bogotá, Colombia.
01-Sep-2025
Florence’s hands-on journey into Mechanical Engineering
My name is Florence Gombe. Before moving to Perth, I was living in Zambia where I completed my secondary education. I’ve always had a strong interest in how machines work, especially in the automotive and energy sectors, which led me to pursue mechanical engineering.
27-Aug-2025