Abbie Lee enrolled with Atwea College in 2020 and completed a pre-vocational program in Aged Care. Following the successful completion of this program, Abbie continued her studies and went on to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) in February 2021. Those who worked directly with Abbie told us that as a student, and person “Abbie has a deep level of understanding and appreciation for people in the later stages of their life”.

She was an early school leaver and young mother, so her training in the aged care industry was delayed. Abbie supported her young family for a number of years before she had the opportunity to study again, but she didn’t let that stop her. She obtained employment in the aged care industry at RFBI Kurri Kurri Masonic Village before she even completed her studies and has been able to turn this opportunity into a new career.

Congratulations to Abbie who won the Community Colleges Australia Student of the Year 2021 Award. We commend you for your courage and commitment to taking steps to better your life.

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