A BATHURST TAFE student and a TAFE teacher have walked away with prizes from the 2019 TAFE NSW Gili Awards in Sydney on Thursday night.
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The awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal students as well as TAFE NSW employees and programs that have empowered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Bathurst student Kirsten Fitzpatrick, who completed a Certificate III in Community Services at TAFE NSW, said she was proud to win the TVET Award (Schools).
"I've gone on to study a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at university and I encourage my peers to follow the same rewarding path," she said.
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Bridget Thomas received the Non-Aboriginal Staff Award for her dedication to teaching a range of visual arts courses to inmates at the Bathurst Correctional Centre.
"It's been rewarding to motivate the students to learn new skills and help them achieve positive outcomes through the Girrawaa Centre," Ms Thomas said.
"I feel really encouraged to receive this award and will continue my efforts."
TAFE NSW regional general manager Kate Baxter congratulated Ms Fitzpatrick and Ms Thomas for their hard work, dedication and commitment to transforming their lives and the lives of others through vocational education and training outcomes for Aboriginal people.
"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 people," Ms Baxter said.
"Gili is an Eora word meaning 'to shine' and it is fitting for students whose achievements I am extremely proud to acknowledge.
"Kirsten and Bridget have demonstrated remarkable talent, ambition and determination through their studies and teaching at TAFE NSW and their commitment to the local community."
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