This week, Evan and Gemma attended the Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success (STARS) Conference in Cairns. As first-time attendees, they immersed themselves in a range of workshops, connecting with colleagues across the sector and exploring innovative approaches to student support.

On May 21, 2025, the MidCoast region of New South Wales experienced a catastrophic flood event that left another indelible mark on our community. Much sooner that any of our residents would have wished for, our community found itself once again finding its feet in the wake of tragedy.

On April 10, 2025, the PCYC Taree came alive with colour, movement, and music for Youth Arts Festival 2025 (YAF25) — an action-packed celebration of self-expression and skill-building during Youth Week.

From the moment doors opened at 10am, the energy was electric. Local young people flocked to the event, eager to dive into a day of hands-on workshops, creative discovery, and community connection — and YAF25 certainly delivered.

Each year, excitement builds as mullet season approaches. To mark the occasion, TUC recently hosted a community gathering, where mullet fillets hit the BBQ, served up with generous helpings of lemon wedges, chips, and salad.

TUC is proud to announce the University of New England (UNE) as a Major Sponsor for CareerQuip 2025, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and shared commitment to creating meaningful education and employment pathways for MidCoast locals.

The EduVenture team were excited to host UoN and ANU ambassadors last week and got to hit the road to visit schools.

Taree Universities Campus were delighted to participate in TasteFest on the Manning last Saturday. The weather was perfect and this brought in a large crowd.

TUC is excited to welcome Manning Base Hospital staff to its newly renovated space at 2 Pulteney Street, fostering new opportunities for collaboration between healthcare professionals and the region’s growing cohort of nursing and health students.

Our Celebration of Student Success was a night to remember, honouring the incredible achievements of our graduating students. With inspiring speeches, a stunning riverside backdrop, and a strong sense of community, we came together to recognise the power of education in the MidCoast. Read more about this unforgettable evening.

Taree Universities Campus (TUC) was buzzing with energy these school holidays as kids of all ages took part in a range of exciting activities every Tuesday and Thursday. From creative workshops to movement-based fun, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

TUC has successfully secured $30,915 in funding for the revival of “Live ‘n Loud” to provide workshops and music events with a focus on a Youth Music Festival.

Relive Beats on the Bank 2024, a vibrant Taree music festival featuring local talent. Hosted by TUC with headspace Taree & MidCoast Council, it was a celebration of community spirit, live music, (and a dee-lishus festival feed!)

Year 9 students from Chatham and Wingham High Schools had an exciting opportunity to experience university life firsthand during a visit to the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan Campus.

The hackathon was a district wide collaborative effort to support local koala populations. Hosted at Taree Universities Campus, aimed to connect our youth with country and inspire them to think big when it comes to the future of koala conservation across the MidCoast region.

Taree Universities Campus celebrated the opening of its Art Foyer, with over 50 community members attending.

Local High School students enjoyed a day out at Taree TAFE this Term with TUC. Students were lucky enough to see TAFE in action, learn about the huge variety of courses on offer and to hear a bit more about opportunities such as the YES program and SBAT programs.

TUC is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Paulson as the new Chair of the TUC Board, following the leadership of outgoing Chair Dr Alison McIntosh. In addition, TUC is excited to welcome Michael Roohan, who recently joined the Board and has taken on the role of Treasurer.

TUC celebrates local youth talent at the MidCoast Youth Awards 2024, proudly sponsoring the new Team Award and nominating the Entrepreneur Award winner. Read more about the inspiring achievements of Gloucester Gymnastics and Chelsea Harvey in our community.

The 2024 NCRRRE in Coffs Harbour highlighted "Growth Through Equity," focusing on collaboration between education and local communities. TUC staff presented projects and received the ‘Community Centric Award’ for CareerQuip. TUC Board Chair Alison McIntosh also shared insights on Regional University Study Hubs.

During NAIDOC, Taree Universities Campus (TUC) had the privilege of participating in and contributing to a series of meaningful events that celebrated and honoured the rich cultural heritage of our region.