Stories

From participant to champion: Far North Queensland youth worker takes out nation’s top traineeship honour Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) Youth Worker Kayla Gagai has been named the 2025 Australian Trainee of the Year, completing a sweep of Far North Queensland,...

A new skilling program is giving Cairns school support staff and parents a free pathway to become qualified Teacher Aides, with applications now open for a January 2026 start. Delivered by local not-for-profit Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) and funded through the...

Mareeba Mum Strengthens Family Connections Through VPG Every Family Program Sarah, a mum of three in Mareeba, is strengthening her parenting toolkit to stay connected with her children. While working as an occupational therapist and raising a four-, two-, and...

Mareeba families will gather at Arnold Park next Thursday for the region’s biggest Child Protection Week celebration. The annual Mareeba Family Fun afternoon, hosted by Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) and Mareeba Community Centre (MCC), and supported by Mareeba...

After moving to Mareeba just before the birth of her first son, Louise took proactive steps to build a local, supportive community for her family. Through supported playgroups co-facilitated by VPG Every Family, she connected with other local parents at a similar...

Ziras, a single mum of three on the Cassowary Coast, is taking intentional steps to strengthen her parenting and build a safer, more connected home for her children and herself. With support from VPG’s Every Family program, she’s learning practical strategies to...

Young people across the Tablelands have come together to create three vibrant community art installations in Atherton and Malanda through the Tablelands Youth Energy initiative. Delivered by VPG in partnership with Tablelands Regional Council, Better Together, and...

The Tablelands University Centre (TUC) has marked a significant milestone in local tertiary education access, welcoming its 200th student since opening. The study hub, an initiative of Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG), provides free support for post-secondary...

VPG is rolling out a new community-driven initiative creating opportunities for Tablelands youth to connect and find purpose. The ‘Tablelands Youth Energy’ initiative, funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and delivered in partnership with Tablelands Regional...

Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG), through its Tablelands University Centre (TUC), is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Kaban Education Scholarship program. The program awards two $5,000 scholarships to support rural students in their higher education and...