Tutor Spotlight: Louise Maitland

Tutor Spotlight: Louise Maitland

Louise Maitland’s journey into the world of flower arranging began as a hobby while her three children were young and growing up. She pursued her interest further by taking flower arrangement courses and gaining work experience in local flower shops. This experience ignited her passion for the flower industry.

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Bridging the Digital Gap

Bridging the Digital Gap

At Macquarie Community College, we work tirelessly to bridge the “digital divide” to ensure those within our communities do not suffer from digital exclusion. The acceleration of digitalisation has left many behind, creating distinct gaps and disparity in access, affordability, and skills in using computers, phones, and tablets.

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Adult Learners Week 2023 - It's never too late to learn something new!

Adult Learners Week 2023 – It’s never too late to learn something new!

Many of us dream of trying something new but somehow never seem to get around to it. Adult Learners Week is a great chance to remind us ‘’it’s never too late to learn something new!’’. It was an amazing event held over two days at our Blacktown and Epping Campuses with an incredible turn out where adult learners where excited to try out our free taster classes and demonstrations.

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New adult community education opportunities opening in Epping

New adult community education opportunities opening in Epping

Recently we expanded our operations with a new campus, in the culturally diverse, rapidly changing suburb of Epping. The opening ceremony was officiated by Donna Davis, Member of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Also present was David Collins PSM with senior staff of NSW State Training, Board members of Macquarie Community College, local service providers, staff and local students.

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Recognising Excellence: Celebrating Our Outstanding Trainers through the Epping Rotary Pride of Workmanship Awards

Recognising Excellence: Celebrating Our Outstanding Trainers through the Epping Rotary Pride of Workmanship Awards

Recently Macquarie Community College was invited to nominate staff members for the Epping Rotary Club, Pride of Workmanship award scheme. For many years the Epping Rotary Club has been very supportive of the college and we extend our sincerest gratitude to Epping Rotary for the warm and gracious hospitality extended to Macquarie Community College the awards event. The evening was a true celebration of the remarkable work carried out by our esteemed trainers, David Vasey and Elaine Witton who both received the Pride of Workmanship award.

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NSW Department of Education senior executives visit Macquarie Community College

NSW Department of Education senior executives visit Macquarie Community College

Macquarie Community College recently welcomed senior executives from the NSW Department of Education on a visit to our Carlingford campus – the shared home of the College and Gateway Community High school.

The Department delegation included members from a range of teams keen to see and understand how Macquarie Community College Group offers such a diverse range of inclusive and affordable programs to its diverse range of students.

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How to keep your New Year's Resolution

How to keep your New Year’s Resolution

We welcome 2023 with much excitement as we return to some kind of norm. There is something about starting a new year that encourages us to pause and reflect on how we can improve ourselves. Most of us will make that annual new year’s resolution. Whether it’s “exercise more”, “change careers”, and “learn new things”, here are some tips on how to keep those plans in place and follow through your resolutions for 2023.

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