This year Macquarie Community College will be celebrating 75 years of continuous operations, adapting and responding to the changes through the decades and, most importantly, to the training and education needs of our communities. A lot has happened since 1950, especially for women and girls. Thirty years ago, the world made a bold commitment to […]
This year marks Macquarie Community College’s 75th anniversary. Adding to the celebrations, we’re also marking the 10-year anniversary of our energetic CEO, Theresa Collignon. Over the past decade, Theresa has been a driving force behind the growth and success of our community – based training programs, leading with dedication and a passion for the empowering […]
Recently, Macquarie Community College had the pleasure of welcoming Monica Tudehope, MP – Member for Epping, and Justin Clancy, MP – Member for Albury, Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE, and Tertiary Education to our Epping campus. During their visit, they met with our CEO Theresa Collignon, Head of Training, Stuart Bastock, and Head of Sales […]
For many migrants, leaving their home country means starting over. It’s about more than finding a home — it’s also about rebuilding a career and future. Unfortunately, this challenge is familiar to many migrants. Macquarie Community College programs are designed to help people take that first or next step. Loris Youssef is one such student […]
We are thrilled to share the latest results from the 2023 National Student Outcomes Survey and NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled Provider Snapshot. These independent reports reflect our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education and training, empowering individuals and building stronger communities. The results are a testament to the impact of our Training Courses designed […]
When Shaista Nasreen moved to Australia from Pakistan in 2019, her life took a significant turn — both personally and professionally. Transitioning to life in a new country presented unexpected challenges that would reshape her child care career path and future aspirations. Embracing New Beginnings with Macquarie Community College “Moving to Australia was entirely different […]
Meet Lachlan Baines, Hospitality Trainer at Macquarie Community College. Lachlan’s journey began over 14 years ago and for the past 4 years, has been sharing his expertise as a Hospitality and Barista Trainer. Now, as a proud trainer at Macquarie Community College, Lachlan continues to inspire the next generation of Hospitality professionals. A Passion for […]
Macquarie Community College recently hosted the Staff Recognition Event 2024, honouring the exceptional contributions of our team through Anniversary Awards, Teaching Excellence Awards, and Staff Excellence Awards. 2024 has been another year of challenges and triumphs, underscoring that Macquarie Community College is, at its core, all about people. Our dedicated team fosters a sense of […]
Meet Sue, Early Childhood Education and Care Lead Trainer at Macquarie Community College. Her dedication to quality education and passion for Child Care continues to inspire students and colleagues alike. From Hands-On Care to Hands-On Teaching Sue’s career in early childhood education began in 1991, when she first entered the childcare sector. Over the years, […]
Juliana Teon’s story is a true testament to the power of community education and personal growth. After navigating career shifts, migration, and motherhood, she rediscovered her passion for Early Childhood Education at Macquarie Community College. During Adult Learners Week Writing Competition her writing entry, “Personal Growth Through Community Education,” captures the inspiring journey of self-discovery and […]
