Stories

In a regional town on the Cassowary Coast, Rosie, a busy mum of three, is on a journey of parental growth with the VPG Every Family program, gaining knowledge and strategies as she navigates the complexities of parenting. In Rosie’s household, there's never a dull...

Fifteen years ago, school wasn't Andy's path; instead, he found himself living on a friend’s couch uncertain about what the future held. Joining the VPG State Funded Get Set for Work (GS4W) program became his turning point, setting him on a path to long term success...

***Joint statement Vocational Partnerships Group with Cassowary Coast Regional Council*** 27 March 2024 The Cassowary Coast region is poised for a significant advancement in higher education accessibility with the announcement of funding for a regional university...

Wendy, grandmother to 3-year-old Vanna and 7-month-old Darcy, has regularly attended Mareeba supported playgroups co-facilitated by VPG Every Family and C&K Kindergarten for two years. Providing opportunities to take part in play-based, shared experiences guided...

Billie's journey to employment success was transformative through VPG's Work Skills program, funded by the QLD Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work intiative. Having left school in Year 10, Billie found the program's hands-on practical learning style to be a...

ASPIRING students in Atherton and the greater Tablelands region will soon have access to higher education without having to relocate with major universities already backing the expanding learning space. Kennedy MP Bob Katter welcomed the announcement of Vocational...

Community-based organisation Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) is connecting youth with local business to inspire a future workforce in areas experiencing labour shortages. Delivering a Queensland Government employment initiative, VPG is supporting young jobseekers...

Embarking on his senior years at school, Saxon committed to a Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway to fast-track his success securing a trade. Participating in the Trade Training Program at St Mary’s Catholic College, he is undertaking accredited training...

When Malorie, a Mareeba mother embarked on her parenting journey, she was searching for community-based activities that would support the learning and development of her children and allow her to connect and socialise with families in the local area. Discovering...