TAFE Outreach programs are closely aligned to the Federal Social Inclusion Agenda ensuring NSW education is accessible to people who face barriers to learning including geographical and social isolation, language and cultural factors, financial hardship, lack of educational confidence, being unaware of opportunities to learn, a disability or family commitments.

Social Inclusion Outcomes


Community and School Gardens have facilitated the community to work collectively on their projects, working as a whole and in small groups. This is an important step in achieving social inclusion.
Tools and training were provided equipping learners with the skills, confidence and information to bring their dreams to fruition. Ongoing support and achievable goals through viable pathways ensure these outcomes are sustainable.
The work of each group was presented and displayed in each different setting and each groups’ ideas were incorporated into one holistic garden. To do this each group negotiated and discussed the final plan, thus developing skills in public speaking and advocacy


Participants across the 6 projects have learned:
  • design drawing skills
  • creative design skills
  • problem solving techniques
  • public speaking skills
  • team building
  • leadership skills and presentation skills
These outcomes have been achieved whilst exploring the concept of lifelong learning together with gaining knowledge of the ‘green’ industry and different vocational and educational pathways into industry and business.

The gardens in each different location are becoming a space of peace and solitude for the whole community where they can grow their food, participate in community activities and give a voice to marginalised groups enabling participation.

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