Natasha

When art-lover Natasha Brocklesby finished Year 12, she knew she wanted to study a visual art course at Chisholm.

But Natasha was unable to afford the course fees, so she took a gap year instead.

When she eventually applied for the Certificate IV in Visual Arts at Chisholm the following year, a staff member told her about the foundation and she was able to successfully apply for a scholarship.

She loved the course, which she has since completed, and has now started the Diploma of Visual Arts (Illustration) receiving assistance from the foundation once again. “I’m so grateful or I wouldn’t be able to do this,” she says. “I don’t have any help.”

With a talent for creating characters and designs, Natasha hopes to find work in concept design for film, TV or book covers. “I’ve done a few commissions privately,” she says.

The dedicated student has a six hour return trip via public transport to study at the Frankston campus, but she says it’s worth it. “I wanted to do this so I’m willing to put in the time,” Natasha says.

“I’m so grateful or I wouldn’t be able to do this. I don’t have any help.”

Read more:

• The generosity of our partners, sponsors and donors opens doors to education and opportunity. Read more about partnering with the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation.
• Read more about Diploma of Visual Arts.