The Byron Bay Herb Nursery continues to create constructive pathways to achievement with 11 students from Byron Bay Herb Nursery’s disability support program, along with three staff members, having graduated with a Certificate II in Horticulture.
The students completed their training through TAFE NSW Wollongbar, with the course delivered on site at the nursery with horticulture teachers Hugh Monk and Lisa Barnes. The training was tailored to support learners with a range of disabilities, enabling them to gain a formal qualification.
Hard work and opportunities
‘The commitment and enthusiasm shown by these students has been outstanding. It has been rewarding to see their skills, confidence and knowledge grow throughout the course.
‘This qualification recognises the hard work they have put in and will help create new opportunities for their future,’ said Mr Monk.
Since 1992, Byron Bay Herb Nursery has been committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, combining practical workplace experience with opportunities for skills development and training.
‘We are incredibly proud of our graduates and what they have achieved. Access to this training has allowed our employees to gain a nationally-recognised qualification while building confidence and independence. This collaboration shows what is possible when community organisations and education providers work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability,’ Dean McLeod, Open Employment Liaison Officer Byron Bay Herb Nursery, said.
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