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The Course That Unlocked Olga’s Happiness

The Course That Unlocked Olga’s Happiness

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“I want migrant women to know that they should not stop going after their dreams,” says Olga. Her career in Aged Care fits perfectly with her personal interests and love for people, and her flexible work hours fit neatly with her responsibilities to her family of five. Added to this, both work and training have introduced her to people from diverse cultures, giving her lifelong friends and a supportive community. SKILLS4You, a new program launched last month by Macquarie Community College, offers a program designed for migrant women wanting to work in aged care, disability care and child care.

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MCC Student Awarded Community Advocate of the Year

MCC Student Awarded Community Advocate of the Year

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Congratulations to Natalie who recently won Community Advocate of the Year at the Blacktown City Council’s International Day of People with Disability Awards. Natalie, who is profoundly deaf, continues to inspire her clients after graduating from MCC with a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support specialising in Ageing and Disability.

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Students benefit greatly from training with MCC

Students benefit greatly from training with MCC

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We recently received updated results from research conducted in 2019, summarising responses about accredited training delivered in 2018. Again, we are very pleased to share some highlights from this report that showcases how Macquarie Community College continues to provide outstanding outcomes for our students over and above other training providers.

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A Student's Journey in Child Care - Margot

A Student’s Journey in Child Care – Margot

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Child care student, Margot, recently entered a writing competition with Axcelerate, and wrote about her time studying with Macquarie Community College.

“Of course there were times when I heard my negative inner critic take over, but Sue, Heather (Lead Trainer) and the staff at MCC stood by me and helped empower me to get through the course.”

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Narrowing the Digital Divide

Narrowing the Digital Divide

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We are committed to decreasing the digital divide in our communities where there are deep gaps in access, affordability and skills in using computers, phones and tablets. A new research report (The Australian Digital Inclusion Index) provides a comprehensive picture of Australia’s online participation to date. Things are improving, however, there is still lots to do.

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Studying English pays off for Jennifer's career!

Studying English pays off for Jennifer’s career!

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Jennifer immigrated to Australia a few years ago and struggled to find a job as an Accountant due to her low level of English. After a friend recommended she study English language at Macquarie Community College, her English communication skills drastically improved, along with her confidence, and helped her find her dream role in the industry! Read more about Jennifer’s story.

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Christmas Lunch for the Mt Druitt Community

Christmas Lunch for the Mt Druitt Community

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Our Business Administration Students hosted a Christmas lunch for 120+ members of the local Mt Druitt community. They used their newly learnt skills to create invitations, posters, Powerpoint presentations as well as organise the event and publish a cookbook of recipes. The event was a huge success! Congratulations.

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CareerPathways That Led To Job Offers and Dreams Achieved – Part 2

CareerPathways That Led To Job Offers and Dreams Achieved – Part 2

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8 out of 11 students who recently completed their CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, received job offers in the Aged Care and Disability industry. Some of these job offers were as a direct result from their work placements during their studies at Macquarie Community College. Work placements are organised for students to gain real life work experience whilst studying.

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