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Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Region

The Western Sydney & Blue Mountains region includes major metropolitan centres such as Parramatta, Blacktown and Penrith, extending west to the Blue Mountains communities of Katoomba and Springwood. Spanning growing urban areas and unique regional landscapes, vocational education and training supports learners and communities across the region.

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View the 2026 Western Sydney & Blue Mountains program.

2026 regional finalists and winners

Name Qualification Training Provider Employer
Jessica BartonCertificate III in BusinessWestern Sydney University The CollegeWestern Sydney University
Lowanna EllisCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareKARBEN Training SolutionsThe Learning Jungle
Aaliyah KearneyCertificate III in BusinessWestern Sydney University The CollegeWestern Sydney University

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderEmployer
Aaliyah KearneyCertificate III in BusinessWestern Sydney University The CollegeWestern Sydney University

Name Qualification Training Provider Employer
Jonathan KingCertificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)TAFE NSWAirbus Australia Pacific Limited
Joshua Murray-FitzpatrickCertificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber TechnologyTAFE NSWPeerless Joinery
Lara TamerCertificate III in HairdressingTAFE NSW Salon Kiin

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderEmployer
Joshua Murray-FitzpatrickCertificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber TechnologyTAFE NSWPeerless Joinery

Name Qualification Training Provider Employer School
Hollie CaseyCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianTAFE NSWServcoreNorthmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Kalan MarksonCertificate III in CarpentryTAFE NSWBradali Building ServicesCathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus
Ava SchofieldCertificate III in RetailMcDonald's Australia LtdMcDonald'sXavier College

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderEmployerSchool
Ava SchofieldCertificate III in RetailMcDonald's Australia LtdMcDonald'sXavier College

Name Qualification Training Provider Employer Host Employer
Amelia GrayCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareInternational Child Care CollegeLittle Angels Early Learning Centre-
Ruby LeaumaCertificate III in BusinessZeal Futures LearningZeal FuturesService NSW
Chantelle MisicCertificate IV in Project Management PracticeAustralian College of Commerce & Management ARCway CareersLinde Material Handling

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderEmployerHost Employer
Amelia GrayCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareInternational Child Care CollegeLittle Angels Early Learning Centre-

Name Qualification Training Provider School
Andre CauchiCertificate III in BusinessCatholic Schools Parramatta DioceseSanta Sophia Catholic College
Georgia El-KhouryCertificate III in BusinessCatholic Schools Parramatta DioceseCatherine McAuley Westmead
Ruby MollerCertificate II in HospitalityCatholic Schools Parramatta DioceseMarian Catholic College

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderSchool
Georgia El-KhouryCertificate III in BusinessCatholic Schools Parramatta DioceseCatherine McAuley Westmead

NameField of StudyEmployer
Umanda FerdinandoFinancial ServicesCatholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Andrew KerrManufacturing and EngineeringNSW Department of Education
Danielle NevinBusiness ServicesCatholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

Winner

NameField of StudyEmployer
Andrew KerrManufacturing and EngineeringNSW Department of Education

Name Qualification Training Provider Employer
Ashley LuscombeCertificate III in Individual Support ARC TrainingRogue Industries
Karen PortelliCertificate IV in Business NSW Health RTONepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Winner

NameQualificationTraining ProviderEmployer
Ashley LuscombeCertificate III in Individual SupportARC TrainingRogue Industries
2026 Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Regional Sponsors logos 2026 Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Regional Sponsors logos

2025 regional winners

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year – Katarina Ferkula-Cohen
  • Apprentice of the Year - Lochlan Leonard
  • School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Teagan Paviour-Smith
  • Trainee of the Year - Erin Lowry
  • VET in Schools Student of the Year - Summer King
  • VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Sky Van den Berge
  • Vocational Student of the Year - Andrew Hudson


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Contact details

For more information about the Western Sydney & Blue Mountains NSW Regional Training Awards, please contact:

Regional Liaison Officer (RLO) Lead:
Danielle Abraham
E: Danielle.Abraham@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0429 034 865

RLO Support:
Leon Esho
E: Leon.Esho5@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0457 094 053

Category:

  • Skills
  • VET

Topics:

  • VET

Business Unit:

  • Training Services
Page details

Last modified date
11/06/2026
Business unit contact email
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