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Brenda Lo is living proof it’s never too late to follow a passion. After an illustrious career both in Australia and overseas, at 58 Brenda pursued a career in aged care – a move she feels rewarded by every day.

Victoria University Polytechnic are seeking Expressions of Interest for specialised sessional teachers to deliver various units for our health, community services and education courses.

This award recognises innovative education programs that deliver outstanding learning and teaching to enhance the social inclusion, wellbeing and education outcomes for students from CALD communities.

Petru is a passionate cyber security teacher at VU Polytechnic. He specialises in cloud computing technology and has a strong interest in penetration testing. Petru has been in the IT industry for 12 years and loves staying up-to-date on the latest cyber-attacks and IT trends, passing that knowledge onto students.

VU Polytechnic, together with WomenCan Australia are supporting women to learn new skills and find paid employment through The Placement Circle Pilot Program. Eligible participants will train to become a care worker by undertaking the Certificate III in Individual Support and through access to peer support and industry placements.

Kira Annear was a participant of the Daughters of the West health and wellbeing program run through the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) and a participant in the 2019-2020 Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Leadership Academy ten-week program, delivered by Victoria University Polytechnic. Kira shares how the program has helped her rediscover her strengths, values and most especially, how to use her skills to help others.

Congratulations to VU’s Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program Team, recipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion.

Congratulations to VU Polytechnic's cyber security Team for their Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Award in Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Vocational Education and Training)!

Congratulations to VU Polytechnic carpentry apprentice Khamh Bik Thawng, recipient of the 2020 Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Building Industry Foundation Award.

Congratulations to VU Polytechnic carpentry apprentice Ben Taylor who was recently awarded as the Master Builders Association of Victoria’s 2020 State Apprentice of the Year!