Macquarie Community College recently celebrated the graduation of 26 students who completed qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care and Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) – two sectors experiencing strong demand across Western Sydney and NSW. For many graduates, this was much more than a graduation ceremony. It was their first Australian qualification. It was […]
Adult learners often juggle work, family, and study at the same time. This can feel overwhelming. But with a clear plan, good habits, and the right support, you can manage your responsibilities and reach your goals. Many MCC students face the same challenge — and find ways to make it work. We gathered the practical […]
After 17 years in administration, Elizabeth felt something was missing. Her job was stable, but her heart wanted more. Elizabeth felt she could give back more and make someone’s life better. Some of her friends were working in aged care. They spoke about connection, purpose and community. Their stories stayed with her. “It took me a while to think about it,” Elizabeth admits. Changing careers […]
Meet Karen, a Computer student at Macquarie Community College (on image Karen is to the left with MCC Trainer Haih Aly). “I am a person with an invisible disability, and I am learning life techniques and adaptive soft skills in an equally demanding and fast-paced environment.” Her learning journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to personal growth. Karen […]
Meet Richard, a Macquarie Community College Computer student and a proud Dad of two daughters. He had worked in many roles – starting in banking, then moving into truck driving and deliveries, Richard wanted a new direction after years of hands on work. He was looking for a job that suited his health and supported […]
When Esther Cheng lost her husband, life changed. Suddenly alone in Sydney, far from her birthplace of Hong Kong, she began looking for something to fill the silence – something to give her purpose again. That’s when she found English classes at Macquarie Community College. “I had nothing to do. I needed to find myself […]
Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way – like health issues that force us to start over. That’s exactly what happened to Mark. A proud father of six and grandfather of eight, he ran his own concrete business. But after developing serious back problems, he found himself searching for a new path – and that […]
Lucia Uriona arrived in Australia from Argentina in 1971. Her family, of Italian heritage, relocated for her father’s work and settled on a farm, far from the city life they knew. “Everything was new. I spoke only a little English, so I had to start from scratch,” Lucia recalls. Years later, while watching carers from […]
Anh Dau moved to Australia from Vietnam in 2022, prioritising her children’s education. While she and her family had a stable business back home, she initially didn’t plan to work. With her husband frequently traveling and her children still young, she focused on settling into a new country. However, by the end of 2024, with […]
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 […]
