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The Heart of TAFE 2026 Photography Competition is open from 1 May 2026!
The Australian Education Union's annual national photography competition is now open! It's your time to shine and showcase the life-changing role of Australia’s world-class TAFE system. Whether it's the vibrant learning facilities, diverse student community, or expert hands-on training, we want to see your unique vision.
For more details visit the Australia Education Unions website(opens in a new tab) .
Entries close: 3pm, 22 July 2026
Open to currently enrolled TAFE students
Major Prize: $5,000 + a trip to Canberra
Additional prizes up for grabs
Entry is free! don’t miss your chance to be part of this national showcase!
2025 National Winner: “The Heart of Philomathēs” by Valerie Walker, South Metropolitan TAFE, Murdoch, WA
2025 Vic Winner "The Flame of Dreams" by Jason Yuyang Liu, SuniTAFE Mildura
2025 TAS Winner "World Class Learning" by Otillo Dreag Danniell Domingo, TasTAFE Clarence
2025 SA Winner: “The Dancer's Soul” by Anni Slee, Adelaide College of the Arts
2025 QLD Winner: “La Rose Noir Patisserie Competition” by Kyla Merielle Dagsaan, TAFE Queensland Townsville (Pimlico)
2025 NT Winner: “SA Kitchen Where Dreams Begin” by Thái Sơn Nguyễn, CDU Alice Springs
2025 NSW winner: “Blue” by River Zhu, Meadowbank TAFE and Design Centre Enmore
2025 ACT winner 'Cas' by Heather Hodgson, CIT Reid and Woden