New England Region
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2023 New England Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Aaliyah Morley
Qualification: Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Trained by: KARBEN Training Solutions
Employed by: Department of Education
Apprentice of the Year
Mathew Nott
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: HVTC North West
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Molly Smith
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: McCarthy Catholic College
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Hunter New England Local Health District
Trainee of the Year
Edward Rainger
Qualification: Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
Trained by: Response Learning
Employed by: Bindaree Food Group
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Elizabeth King
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: Oxley High School
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Vocational Student of the Year
Graeme Elms
Qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Trained by: Tamworth Community College
Committee members
Steven Vile – Chair |
Best Employment |
Fiona Sweeney – Vice Chair |
O’Bieco |
Bede Maher – Secretary |
Training Services NSW |
Bianca Freestone – Treasurer |
Training Services NSW |
Bronwyn Cocking – Public Officer |
Training Services NSW |
Sarah Abberton |
Regional NSW |
Shelley Beard |
TAFE NSW |
Richelle Bukovac |
Joblinkplus |
Keryl Caulfield |
Sarina Russo |
Eleze Drew |
Training Services NSW |
Ginny Fenwicke |
Training Services NSW |
Daniel Sassi |
Department of Education |
Deb Taekata |
Careers Network Inc |
Nicky Turner |
TAFE NSW |
Robert Walters |
LDO Training |
Contact details
For more information about the New England Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Bede Maher
Training Services Manager
Greater Northern Skills Development Group Incorporated (GNSDG Inc) Committee Co-ordinator
E: bede.maher@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0428 469 761