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Natalie Wilcock and Rebecca Murphy shine at TAFE NSW Gili Awards

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Natalie Wilcock and Rebecca Murphy shine at TAFE NSW Gili Awards

Rebecca Murphy and Natalie Wilcock

29 July, 2019

TAFE Digital employees, Natalie Wilcock and Rebecca Murphy who are based in Strathfield, were recognised for their achievements at the 2019 TAFE NSW Gili Awards in Ultimo last week.

Attended by The Hon. Dr Geoffrey Lee, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, the 2019 TAFE NSW Gili (pronounced kill-ee) Awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal students, as well as the accomplishments of TAFE NSW employees and innovative programs that have empowered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout 2018.

Ms Wilcock and Ms Murphy who were both awarded the Aboriginal Staff Award said, “We are very excited to have received these awards and feel honoured to represent TAFE Digital in implementing delivery programs that support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and colleagues.”

TAFE Digital General Manager, Megan Aitken, congratulated the winners for their hard work, dedication and commitment to transforming the lives of students and colleagues through vocational education and training.

“Last night’s celebration marked the 29th year that the TAFE NSW Gili Awards have recognised the power of vocational education and training, and the life changing pathways to employment or further study for Aboriginal communities.

“Gili is an Eora word meaning ‘to shine’ and is fitting for Natalie and Rebecca, whose achievements we are extremely proud to acknowledge.

“Natalie and Rebecca have demonstrated remarkable talent, ambition and determination in their work at TAFE Digital and commitment to the students that they provide online education services to,” said Ms Aitken.

Fifteen awards were presented in 12 categories at the event. The full list of award winners are:

Award Category

Winner

TAFE NSW study and home location

The Gili Award

Ashleigh Knight

TAFE NSW Dubbo

Encouragement Award

Chenoa Endacott

TAFE NSW Mudgee

Encouragement Award

Kalem McLean

TAFE NSW Eora

Achievement Award

Stephanie Morris

TAFE Digital / Surfside

Achievement Award

Juanella McKenzie

TAFE NSW Campbelltown

Achievement Award

Jeffery Amatto

TAFE NSW Campbelltown

Award for Academic Excellence

Norma Binge

TAFE Digital/ Buderim QLD

Apprentice of the Year Award

Steven Green

TAFE NSW Grafton

TVET Award (Schools)

Kirsten Fitzpatrick

TAFE NSW Bathurst

Non-Aboriginal Staff Award

Bridget Thomas

TAFE NSW Bathurst

Aboriginal Staff Award

Natalie Wilcock & Rebecca Murphy

TAFE Digital

Bruce Kendall Award

Elsie Gordon

TAFE NSW Dubbo

Industry Partnership Award

NECA emPOWER Aboriginal Apprentice Readiness Program

TAFE NSW Eora

Youth Engagement Award

NECA emPOWER Aboriginal Apprentice Readiness Program

TAFE NSW Eora

Community Engagement Award

Wiradjuri Language

TAFE NSW Tumut

 

Media contact: Bonny Gunn, TAFE Digital Media Business Partner.  M: 0417 134 048