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Eli is a Finalist for Queensland Gas and Plumbing Awards!

This year National Skills Week (celebrated 25-30th August) asks us to ‘Explore all the Options’ when it comes to choosing a career path. Eli, a student at The BUSY School Shailer Park campus was given the opportunity to explore skill paths through career mentoring support and work experience opportunities offered at the school. This inspired him to start a school-based apprenticeship as a plumber and he is now in the running as a finalist for School-based Apprentice award at the Queensland Plumbing and Gas Awards. The Queensland Plumbing and Gas Awards event, which will be held on the night of

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Explore all the Options – National Skills Week 2025

This year’s National Skills Week (25 August – 31st August 2025), asks career seekers to ‘Explore all the Options’, which is exactly what Katelyn did

26 August 2025

A man in a bright orange and navy work shirt smiles with his hands on his hips before a stone wall, with support by BUSY at Work.

Midlife Carpentry – an Apprentice’s Rebuilt Career in Carpentry

At 40 years old, most people are settled into their careers but for one man, Christopher Reppel, it was the beginning of a transformation. What

15 August 2025

A female who has graduated as an early childhood scholar.

An Early Childhood Scholarship helped Sayde achieve her career dreams!

Thanks to receiving an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian Government, Sayde is now achieving her career dreams. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship

6 August 2025

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Eka is thriving in her early childhood career – thanks to a scholarship!

Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Early Childhood Scholarship Program, Eka is now an Early Childhood Teacher. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship program, sat

6 August 2025

Female Early Childhood Teacher

Thi talks about her Early Childhood Scholarship

Thi (Tracy) Nguyen – received an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian State Government’s Department of Education. As managers of the Early Childhood Scholarship program, BUSY

6 August 2025

2 workers adjusting machinery

Enhanced Government Incentives for Australian Apprentices

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is introducing enhanced support for apprentices and their employers. These measures aim to ease cost-of-living pressures and help

4 July 2025

Four people are smiling as they pose in front of a café, where a sign and menu are displayed on the wall. A man stands in the centre, flanked by two boys, while a woman stands on the right holding a bag. Nearby, a bike is parked next to a white picket fence. This was made possible with support from BUSY at Work.

Rail Trail Cafe – a Welcoming Workplace!

With help from BUSY at Work, the Rail Trail Cafe, on the Great Alpine Road in Victoria’s High Country, has been able to build a

30 April 2025

Four men are standing in front of a metal building. Theyre all dressed casually, complete with caps and sunglasses. The background features corrugated metal walls. They seem at ease as they pose for the photograph, with support by BUSY at Work.

Burgess and Hobbs Apprentices are Thriving – and so is the Business!

Arell Hobbs from Burgess and Hobbs, a family owned and operated welding and engineering company located in Western Australia, shares their business’s experience in signing

8 April 2025

A young man in glasses and a black shirt with green accents operates industrial machinery, with support by BUSY at Work, focused indoors.

Eli is a Finalist for Queensland Gas and Plumbing Awards!

This year National Skills Week (celebrated 25-30th August) asks us to ‘Explore all the Options’ when it comes to choosing a career path. Eli, a

28 August 2025

A young woman in a blue dress holds an award with support by BUSY at Work, standing beside a smiling man, in front of lit curtains.

Explore all the Options – National Skills Week 2025

This year’s National Skills Week (25 August – 31st August 2025), asks career seekers to ‘Explore all the Options’, which is exactly what Katelyn did

26 August 2025

A man in a bright orange and navy work shirt smiles with his hands on his hips before a stone wall, with support by BUSY at Work.

Midlife Carpentry – an Apprentice’s Rebuilt Career in Carpentry

At 40 years old, most people are settled into their careers but for one man, Christopher Reppel, it was the beginning of a transformation. What

15 August 2025

A female who has graduated as an early childhood scholar.

An Early Childhood Scholarship helped Sayde achieve her career dreams!

Thanks to receiving an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian Government, Sayde is now achieving her career dreams. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship

6 August 2025

Image of Early Childhood Teacher

Eka is thriving in her early childhood career – thanks to a scholarship!

Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Early Childhood Scholarship Program, Eka is now an Early Childhood Teacher. BUSY At Work, who manage the scholarship program, sat

6 August 2025

Female Early Childhood Teacher

Thi talks about her Early Childhood Scholarship

Thi (Tracy) Nguyen – received an Early Childhood Scholarship through the Victorian State Government’s Department of Education. As managers of the Early Childhood Scholarship program, BUSY

6 August 2025

2 workers adjusting machinery

Enhanced Government Incentives for Australian Apprentices

Starting 1 July 2025, the Australian Government is introducing enhanced support for apprentices and their employers. These measures aim to ease cost-of-living pressures and help

4 July 2025

Four people are smiling as they pose in front of a café, where a sign and menu are displayed on the wall. A man stands in the centre, flanked by two boys, while a woman stands on the right holding a bag. Nearby, a bike is parked next to a white picket fence. This was made possible with support from BUSY at Work.

Rail Trail Cafe – a Welcoming Workplace!

With help from BUSY at Work, the Rail Trail Cafe, on the Great Alpine Road in Victoria’s High Country, has been able to build a

30 April 2025