Looking ahead to 2032

Queensland is a sports-loving state and this passion will be on full display during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The event will put Queensland at the epicentre of the sporting world and presents an opportunity for TAFE Queensland to encourage and support even more Queenslanders to reach their greatness.

We've stood at the heart of the sporting world before; TAFE Queensland played a pivotal role in the Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018) Commonwealth Games as an official Training Partner. TAFE Queensland developed a bespoke vocational education and training program for the 15,000 volunteers, delivering 360,000 hours of training to ensure volunteers across 200 different roles had the right skills to help bring the Games to life. Like GC2018, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will benefit our state's economy and create exciting business and social opportunities.

Whether you need elite athlete training, sports coaching, event management, or hospitality skills, whatever your training needs may be, you can trust TAFE Queensland to help you make great happen as we approach the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Academy of Sport

In partnership with peak sporting organisations and clubs across Queensland, Academy of Sport students have the opportunity to gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience to pursue a career in the sports industry.

Read about our Academy of Sport students

Leif kicks off a new career with Football Queensland

For Leif Charlton, football has always been more than just a game - it’s been a lifelong passion inspired by his grandad, a well-known West Australia referee and an avid Chelsea FC fan.

Don drives Academy of Sport ahead of Brisbane 2032

Don Harley brings his extensive sports industry expertise to TAFE Queensland's Academy of Sport.

Brisbane Bullets and TAFE Queensland Launch New Institute of Sport and Business

The Bullets have announced an exciting new venture with TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) to establish the Brisbane Bullets Institute of Sport and Business.

Dream Twice partnership

TAFE Queensland is proud to support the Queensland Academy of Sport's (QAS) athlete employment program, Dream Twice.

Partnership sets students up for cricketing careers

Queensland Cricket, in partnership with TAFE Queensland, will introduce an innovative cricket education partnership aimed at senior secondary and post-school students in 2025.

Jaz prepares for Touch World Cup

The countdown to the Touch World Cup has well and truly kicked in for TAFE Queensland student Jazmin "Jaz" Macdonald, who will be representing Papua New Guinea at the tournament.

Lily goes for goal with TAFE Queensland

Still in her mid-teens, TAFE Queensland Academy of Sport student Lily Punch is already preparing for a coaching career after pursuing her passion for playing professional football.

Beau kicks off his coaching career

After leaving high school with a passion for sport and a keen interest in AFL, Beau Robinson has begun studying to become a coach, thanks to TAFE Queensland's Academy of Sport.

Bianca builds sporting futures for her students

Bianca Whife has joined TAFE Queensland as an Academy of Sport Teacher, bringing over a decade of AFL player development, coaching and training to her role as a teacher with the Gold Coast College of Sport and Business.

Teigan changes the game with TAFE Queensland

After working in retail management and operations for over a decade, Teigan Cox heard a radio advertisement that changed her career trajectory for the better.

Bayley begins his career with the Broncos

Before coming to TAFE Queensland, Bayley Herwig worked part-time in a supermarket, dreaming about a career in the sports industry.

TAFE Queensland and The Brisbane Lions line up to kick goals together

The Brisbane Lions' world-class Brighton Homes Arena training facility is set to become a hub for aspiring sports administrators as the AFL club launches the Brisbane Lions Institute of Business & Sport program.

Partner with us

TAFE Queensland is one of the leading vocational education institutes with a track record of sporting excellence and supporting large economic events. Contact us today to see how we can work together in the lead up to 2032.

Student Stories from GC2018

Broadcasting to the world

For 24-year-old TAFE Queensland student Julia Marr, being a part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Host Broadcasting team was something she never dreamed of when commencing her Diploma of Screen and Media at TAFE Queensland in Coomera just one year ago.

Get Ready Snapchat game

Gaming has always been a passion for 35-year-old self-confessed tech nerd Matt McRae, but creating a Snapchat game for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) was something he never dreamed he would accomplish when he began pursuing a career in interactive and visual design just four years ago.

Designing his future

When Garnet Evans found his passion for interior design and decoration at TAFE Queensland, he never thought it would lead him to a design role for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Athlete’s Village - yet here he is.

TAFE Queensland Strategic Plan

The TAFE Queensland Strategic Plan 2023-2027 communicates the Board's vision, purpose, values and key enabling strategies that will shape the ongoing development of TAFE Queensland.