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    Study health and community courses with us in Castlemaine - Starting July 2025

     

    The Castlemaine Learning Hub will deliver vital training for Victorians pursuing a career in healthcare, boosting local job opportunities and strengthening the region’s healthcare infrastructure.

    Bendigo TAFE is deepening its commitment to the Mount Alexander Shire, bringing a new suite of health courses to Castlemaine — and continuing to invest in training opportunities for the local community. These programs are part of a wider vision to provide practical, career-ready education right where it’s needed most.

    Creating an opportunity to live, learn and work locally

     

    The Castlemaine Learning Hub will give Mount Alexander Shire and surrounding regional residents more choices to live, learn and work locally.  Additionally, Bendigo TAFE students will have direct access to placement and work opportunities in the health care industry. 

    Course Offerings

     

    Starting in July 2025, Bendigo TAFE will be offering health courses at the Learning Hub.

    If you want to kick-start your career or upskill and live in Castlemaine, you can now do it closer to home.

    Get the skills you need to help you land your dream job;  join us at Bendigo TAFE and be part of a movement in paving the way for rewarding careers in health and community.

    * Free TAFE on selected courses only. Eligibility criteria apply. Tuition is free. Other fees and charges, including materials and consumables, may apply. Visit freetafe.vic.gov.au 

    About the Learning Hub

     

    The health training facilities in Castlemaine are designed to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that reflect real-world healthcare environments. They provide local students with practical skills and knowledge aligned with current industry standards, allowing them to train close to home.

    Key features of the facility include:

    • A four-bed healthcare simulation space

    • A two-bed aged care simulation area (residential care)

    • A home unit simulation space (in-home care training)

    • General-purpose classrooms

    • Student breakout areas

    • Reception and storage areas

    • Shared staff office space

    These purpose-designed spaces support student-centred learning and encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and teamwork. The hub brings together students, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners in an environment that reflects the realities of the healthcare sector.

    By offering accessible, modern training in a dedicated health education setting, the facilities play an important role in strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce and expanding career opportunities in health and community services.

    Ongoing consultation with Dhelkaya Health staff, local schools, employers, and community stakeholders continues to inform program delivery, ensuring training remains aligned with the needs of the Mount Alexander Shire and surrounding communities.