As Macquarie Community College celebrates 75 years of shaping stronger communities through the power of learning and connection, one name stands out as a symbol of commitment, care and community spirit – Christine Benett. As a life member of Macquarie Community College, Christine has been a much-loved arts, crafts and needlework tutor for over 35 […]
As Macquarie Community College celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, Board Chair Ian Maitland and CEO Theresa Collignon reflect on the College’s rich legacy—and its vision of building stronger communities through the power of learning and connection. Macquarie Community College has grown since its origins in 1950 as the Education Department’s Eastwood Evening College, into […]
Meet Haih Aly, a highly experienced trainer with over two decades of teaching expertise. As part of our Computer and Business course team, Haih brings a unique blend of knowledge, enthusiasm, and warmth to her classroom. A Passion for Teaching and Digital Learning “I’ve been passionate about education for more than 20 years,” Haih shares. […]
Recently, Macquarie Community College celebrated Seniors Week with 32 fun and exciting classes over two days, bringing together a vibrant community of seniors eager to explore new skills, hobbies, and interests. The atmosphere was alive with energy and excitement as participants engaged in a variety of activities designed to spark creativity, learn new skills, encourage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
