From as long as she can remember, Tullalah wanted to work in childcare.

She was galvanised into action when she was in Year 10, doing work experience at a local childcare centre, while her family opened their home as foster carers. This inspired her to pursue a school-based apprenticeship in early childhood education and care.

Tullalah completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in 2017. She has followed this up with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. She works three days a week at Farrar Early Learning Centre as a part-time apprentice while spending two days a week at school.

Her advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career where VET is a pathway is ‘just go for it’.