Industry recognition

Embraced

Embraced is a leader in social and community project design. Its purpose is to create inclusive, thriving communities by connecting generations through art, culture and creativity.

In 2024, Embraced engaged Chisholm’s VCE Vocational Major (VM) students to develop the Songs for You music project. This project, conducted as part of the VCE VM literacy stream, enriched the students' Year 12 journey at TAFE. It included an innovative approach to learning about advocacy, fostering personal growth and confidence.

The initiative also brought students and aged care residents together through music. They met regularly to share life stories and form genuine friendships. Students composed and produced songs celebrating the older adults’ lives. The project demonstrated the power of storytelling through music. It helped both age groups share their skills, boost their confidence and provided joy and connection for aged care residents.

This unique collaboration of creativity, empathy, and discipline provided participants with a well-rounded educational experience that has prepared them for the future and challenged preconceptions of different generations.

Wellsprings for Women

Wellsprings for Women is a centre where women gather and feel empowered. They offer safe spaces for women who need customised, culturally appropriate and responsive program and services, to support them to live their lives with dignity. It hosts programs to address women’s physical, emotional, spiritual, recreational, educational and skill-based needs.

Chisholm’s Higher Education College (HEC) has worked with Wellsprings for Women for many years. Wellsprings has played an important role in delivering our International Women’s Day events.

The CEO of Wellsprings sits on the Industry Advisory Committee for the Graduate Certificate in Family Violence. She offers her expertise and ensures the course remains relevant to the industry. The organisation offers regular placement opportunities to HEC students and has employed numerous Chisholm alumni.

Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services

Youth and Family Services works with young people and their families who live, work, study or have a connection to the City of Greater Dandenong.

The service comprises of three teams: Family Support, Youth Engagement and Participation, and Youth and Community Development. They have been working with Chisholm’s Art and Design students for the past 20 years, through art exhibitions and partnerships.

In 2024, the Youth and Family Services team initiated a different approach by collaborating on a grass roots project. The project centred around social media and body image, with a peer-to-peer social media campaign designed by our VETDSS Design Fundamentals students. This project was an end-to-end design project and was published via Dandenong City Council platforms and on other third-party social media.

Mackay Australia Pty Ltd

Mackay Australia Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of engineered rubber and rubber composite products. Its products are used in trains, trams, cars, trucks, buses, high-speed catamarans, commercial marine vessels, frigates, submarines, armoured vehicles, guided weapons, rockets and helicopters.

Mackay plays a vital role in strengthening local communities through its commitment to employment, inclusion and sustainable manufacturing.

In the past two years, Mackay has supported Chisholm’s Automotive department. They have funded uniforms and equipment for students and staff participating in the 2024 WorldSkills competition. Mackay also donated products to support hands-on learning, ensuring industry-ready graduates. This also offers students the opportunity to work with high-quality Australian-made products.

Monash Health

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Melbourne’s southeast, including Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital and Cranbourne Community Hospital.

Chisholm’s partnership with Monash Health reinforces the importance of industry collaboration. It ensures Monash Health staff receive high-quality, sector-specific training that enhances their ability to maintain safe and compliant work environments.

Chisholm has participated in multiple Career at Cranbourne Community Hospital events and collaborates with Monash Health to deliver Health and Safety Representative training. This gives healthcare staff the necessary skills to promote workplace safety and prioritise best practise in patient care.

The partnership supports career development for both healthcare staff and education professionals.

Weld Australia

Weld Australia is the main body that represents Australia’s welding industry. A not-for-profit member-based organisation, it provides members with access to industry, research, education and certification.

Chisholm sits on the Victorian Branch Committee and together we have worked closely to deliver industry leading events, training programs and engagement initiatives. The partnership has improved learning opportunities by providing students access to new technology and ensuring graduates are job ready.

Employers actively seek Chisholm-trained welders due to their high competency levels, and Weld Australia’s endorsement further enhances employment prospects.