The Study Plan

After 20 years working in admin, Anna is pursuing her dream of becoming a Speech Pathologist. Hear how she balances raising a five-year-old, working part-time, and studying a Health Sciences degree part-time to create a new future for herself.
 
 

From retail worker to firefighter, Patrick's journey took an unexpected turn when a life-changing moment led him back to university to study science.
 
 

Hear how Jennifer, a journalist, pilot, enrolled nurse and mum followed her passion back to nursing by pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing
 
 

Financial adviser Charles Azzopardi shares practical tips to help you make studying more affordable and financially manageable.
 
 

Hear how Kat turned a 20-year career in hairdressing and a life-changing moment into the courage to pursue her passion for social work.
 
 

Follow Jayne’s inspiring journey, from working in pharmacy retail, to stepping into nursing, and now approaching the finish line of her psychology degree.
 
 

Discover how Nicola, a mum of three, reinvented her career, stepping away from a successful role in health promotion to pursue a degree in Exercise Science, and ultimately embark on a postgraduate research journey.
 
 

After an 11‑year career as a parole officer, Danielle a proud mother of two, embraced an exciting new chapter, pursuing her passion for speech pathology.
 
 

After 24 years in banking, Stuart made a bold, life‑changing decision during an overseas trip, opening the door to a new direction and a more meaningful, fulfilling future.
 
 

Driven by her curiosity and a desire to find answers, Tema made the move from vet nursing into psychology and now, she’s taking the next step by studying nursing.
 
 

From an unconventional upbringing to a career in administration, hear how mother of three Prue built her future through work and study.
 
 

Hear Leah’s journey - a mum of two who shifted from retail and an unfinished Arts degree to studying oral health.
 
 

Hear how Tiarne’s journey took her from retail to dental nursing, and ultimately to pursuing her dream of becoming a paramedic.
 

From earning a degree in Forensic Science to building a thriving concrete business, Beau has never been afraid to take bold steps. Now, with a passion for improving lives, Beau is pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
 
 

Hear how Mark—a former amateur fighter, retired bouncer, and personal trainer - navigates a turbulent past to pursue his passion for exercise science.

Discover Ross’ incredible journey - from his early days in Scotland’s music scene, to a decade working at Bunnings in Australia, and now pursuing a master’s degree in social work.

Discover Laura’s inspiring journey—from her early days in hospitality, to pursuing her passion with a visual arts degree, and now completing her Master of Art Therapy.

Cindy left high school early, worked in retail and hospitality, moved into admin and aged care, and is now studying nursing postgrad.

Discover Oliver's journey from his roots in Far North Queensland, through to his business studies and successful career as a Business Analyst, to his bold transition into studying the Juris Doctor (JD).

After completing her law studies in Slovenia, follow Suzana’s journey as she moved to Australia, explored Visual Arts, and ultimately pursued a Diploma of Languages in Mandarin.

After relocating from Italy, Virginia transitioned from a thriving career as a Pastry Chef to pursuing studies in Health Information Management.

After a successful business career, Stevie, a mother of two, chose to reskill and return to study, prioritizing her family and long-term career goals.

Learn how Kerthy transitioned from hospitality and small business to earning a diploma, degree, and master's in science—all while raising three children.

Ash overcame life’s challenges, transitioning from various jobs to earning a Diploma of Science, then advancing to a Bachelor of Science.

Hear how Hayley went from a signwriting apprenticeship and a long-term career in retail to becoming a Social Worker. 

Allira talks about how her university journey started with TAFE and ended in a degree in Occupational Therapy. 

Hear how Ebony has juggled family, work and life in general to finally reach her dream of becoming a nurse. 

How a life changing moment led to Travis trading in work as a diesel mechanic, pig farmer and real estate auctioneer for a degree in paramedicine.

Hear how former professional netballer Kathleen overcame a career ending injury and adversity to start her business degree.