Our trainers

Meet our trainers who inspire students of all ages to achieve their very best.

Many of our staff have years of industry experience, so you learn real world skills and knowledge to start or advance your career!

Stories by course area...

Helen Uliando

General Education

As a teacher at CCG for 15 years, Helen has helped hundreds of people turn around their lives and career opportunities.

“I love working at CCG. I began as a volunteer with no thought of working here at first. As soon as I was invited to take some CGEA classes I was hooked.Many of the people who have passed through our Foundation Studies or ECG College are now productive members of our community.”

“Tamika has done Real Estate and made a success of that. Grace has become a happy nurse and is now working in Aged Care. David is doing a bakery apprenticeship. Tom is a farming assistant and loves it.”

“Cassie, who was Student of the Year in Horticulture in 2014 began in CGEA and honed her skills. Zoe also began with us and is now an apprentice with the Shire’s horticulture team. Maddy did CGEA and is now doing a Certificate in Koori Health Education. Daniel is a supervisor at Korumburra Milk factory. Carla, Darryl, Adam, Ashley, Scott, Mike, Rhiannon, Toby, Peter, and so it goes on. So many speak about CCG and ECG. We have made a difference.”

Shar McMillan

General Education

Shar is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people who most need it.

She brings an extensive background in project management of innovation and entrepreneurship programs specifically targeting disadvantaged youth and early school leavers.Shar worked for 15 years for RMIT University in project management, education research, student mentoring, youth business entrepreneurship and more.

“I believe the strength of CCG’s General Education program is the individual focus given to each and every person to support them to achieve their potential. It is a very relaxed and supportive environment that encourages people to build skills, confidence and self esteem step-by-step.

“We are here to help and genuinely want to. It is so rewarding to be a part of each person’s learning journey and to support their development which can improve their life opportunities and self worth.”

Shar is also a Therapeutic Carer/Foster Carer with Anglicare Victoria.

Jacqui Creed

Bianca Bellio

Narelle Cullen

General Education

Narelle has 35 years of experience in the community services sector in children services, child protection, disability, youth, koorie services and more.

She’s been in the training sector for eight years and has delivered courses for CCG for three years now in the Foundation, Community Services and Hospitality fields.

“I love working at CCG because of the community ethos of our College. I enjoy participating in the growth, challenges, successes and providing opportunities for students to explore their options and reach their full potential.”

“The best part is going home at the end of the day, truly knowing you’ve had a positive impact on someone else’s life that will result in creating a fulfilling and rewarding life for them.”

Alison Edebohls

Trish Baker

Yvonne Clothier

Samantha Venn-Tomkins

Susan Morgan

Nirmala Roga

Jennifer Lewis

Nicole Gillard

Rhonda Tregent

General Education

Rhonda brings 25 years of experience in a variety of community-based organisations as a trainer and community development worker.

She has worked with adults, disengaged youth, people with mental health issues and disabilities. Rhonda has been with Community College Gippsland for five years training in Foundation studies and Community Services and also brings experience in teaching First Aid and Workplace Health and Safety.

“For me it’s not a job, it’s a passion. I love watching my students grow in confidence and help re-ignite their enjoyment of learning. Quite often students come here with no direction and it is rewarding to be a part of their personal development and learning journey.”

“The quote I live by is, ’Be the change that you want to see in the world.’ I lead by example with my students, showing that they can make a difference.”

Des Hughes

Equine

For Des Hughes harness racing and helping others to train for careers with horses has been a life passion.

Des was the driving force behind the establishment of the Gippsland Harness Training Centre at Warragul almost 20 years ago when training for newcomers to the industry was virtually non-existent.

The fully operational racing stable trains students to gain accredited skills to work in careers with horses and has shaped the racing careers of hundreds.

"You can go to any harness race meeting in Victoria and you’ll see graduates of our Centre working as drivers, trainers, and stable hands. I’m proud to be a part of that," Des said.

In 2014 Des received a Distinguished Service Medal at the Gordon Rothacker Medal night for the harness industry in Melbourne.