Welcome to Real Stories where we showcase inspiring real life stories from people all over Australia. Here you can read about people who have enriched their lives through education and training. Find out how they got to where they are now and the obstacles they overcame.

Alison

Alison’s passion for education and working with children, has led her to a fulfilling career working in Indigenous communities. Read Alison's story to find out the path she took to get there.

Daniel

Daniel is undertaking a school-based traineeship so that he can work in the field that he loves. Autism didn’t slow his passion for horticulture, and his employer, the Bickleigh Vale Farm SA, has never seen such an enthusiastic and committed young worker. Read more to follow Daniel’s journey.

Michael

A young Victorian man has been able to build a successful career by mixing two usually opposing passions – fire and cars. Find out how Michael managed to make the most of his interests.

Russell

For Russell, doing an apprenticeship was one of the most challenging and rewarding achievements of his life. After deciding that university was not for him, he didn’t give up and pursued an apprenticeship instead. See what challenges he faced and how he overcame them.