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
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
Robert Walters – Chair |
LDO Training |
Stephen Vile – Vice Chair |
BEST employment |
Bede Maher – Secretary |
Training Services NSW |
Eleze Drew – Treasurer |
Training Services NSW |
Bronwyn Cocking – Public Officer |
Training Services NSW |
Joe Townsend |
Business NSW |
Virginia Fenwicke |
Department of Education |
Nicky Turner |
TAFE NSW |
Katie Hamlin |
Tamworth Community College |
Tiffany Roworth |
Tamworth Community College |
Debbie Taekata |
Careers Network Inc |
Daniel Sassi |
Department of Education |
Melissa Abra |
Department of Education |
Keryl Caulfield |
Sarina Russo |
Fiona Sweeney |
O’Bieco |
Shelley Beard |
TAFE NSW |
Sara Abberton |
Regional NSW62 |
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