Agility Tasmania

Agility Tasmania Overview Agility Tasmania is an affiliate of Agility, a global top 10 logistics Agility Sri Lanka provides freight forwarding and customs provider with more than 550 offices in over 100 countries. clearance, serving global apparel manufacturers and Agility Tasmania has offices in Launceston and Hobart, the other customers. northern and southern commercial centres of the island. It Agility India has offices in Mumbai, New Dehli, Chennai, is part of the Agility Australia network, which has offices at Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Baroda and major Australian ports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide Kolkata. and Perth). Agility India offers freight forwarding, warehousing It provides international freight forwarding services, haulage and distribution, customs clearance, project logistics, and documentation services, project management, customs and specialty logistics for pharmaceutical, chemical and consulting and clearing to a range of exporters and importers automotive customers. in agriculture, commodities, consumer goods, retail, manufactured goods, industrial equipment and other products. Contact information It is the customs broker for the Australian Antarctic Division, Brett Charlton handling personal effects, scientific equipment, core samples General Manager - Tasmania and other material departing and arriving on the Division’s Address: Level 2, 37-41 Tamar Street, aircraft and vessels. Launceston, Tasmania 7250 AUSTRALIA Agility Tasmania’s staff is led by industry veterans, each with Phone: +61 3 6334 8633 more than two decades of logistics experience. Web Site: www.agility.com Agility Tasmania’s Sri Lankan and Indian partners are Agility Sri Lanka, based in Colombo, and Agility India, based in Mumbai. Bear Moose Productions Overview Key facts • Global advertising potential. Living The Dram • Investment opportunities. A Tasmanian whisky odyssey • Cinematic journey throughout Tasmania and South Asia. Living The Dram is a new television production, set to showcase the success of Tasmanian whisky and fresh produce. • Produced by award-winning producers and director. It is being produced by two successful, award-winning Contact information producers. This will be a stunning cinematic journey; a feast for Trent Butler the eyes and it will leave the mouth watering! Director There is huge potential to have your brand at the forefront of this production. We are seeking partnerships with quality Address: 25 Derwent Avenue, Geilston Bay, investors, who are willing to capitalise on the global marketing Tasmania 7015 AUSTRALIA potential of this film, to showcase your brand and product Phone: +61 420 776 956 around the world. Email: [email protected] Once completed, this television production will be distributed Website: https://vimeo.com/172369913 to multiple countries and regions, by a Sydney-based international distribution agency, with this film being seen by millions of people, in multiple regions and countries. The basis of this television production is: • In the early 1800’s Tasmania was home to 16 distilleries and produced some of the finest whisky in the colony. Until one by one they were outlawed and shut down. Now nearly 200 years on, there is a spiritual revival. • Australia’s Godfather of whisky, Bill Lark is going on a journey of discovery, riddled with friends and laughs, from the Tasmania’s highlands, to Tokyo’s Harajuku, to explore the history and exciting new global industry that is fine Tasmanian whisky. • This six episode series follows Bill and his friends, as he travels around the beautiful island state of Tasmania, and ventures on a journey to Japan and south Asia, to explore a love of whisky. • Bill introduces us to the people and their whisky making process, that makes Tasmania’s whisky some of the best in the world. We’ll hear their personal stories; all as unique as the whisky they produce. • We’ll also enjoy the mouth-watering array of local produce and breathtaking locations, on this heartwarming adventure. Blundstone Australia Overview Key facts Blundstone Australia has been crafting boots since the 1800s, • Established in 1870. with a long and proud heritage spanning more than 145 years. • 100 per cent Tasmanian family owned business. The family-owned company has grown to become a global • Sold in 50 countries. leader in the manufacture of quality footwear, achieving success in 50 markets around the world. Contact information Renowned for its iconic elastic-sided boot, Blundstone Blundstone Australia Pty. Ltd. Australia also produces a large range of safety footwear, casual Address: 88 Gormanston Road, Moonah, boots and gumboots. Tasmania 7009 AUSTRALIA Its innovation in the field of research and development has Phone: +61 3 6271 2222 been recognised through several awards, including Best in Email: [email protected] Category at the prestigious Good Design Award, where judges commended designers for excellence in a project described as Website: www.blundstone.com.au the best of its kind in the world. The company’s research and design team searches the globe for the finest material and components – and the best partners – to create their products. Blundstone utilises world-leading Italian technology to manufacture its gumboot range in Tasmania, Australia, with a capacity to produce 400 000 pairs a year. Its leather products are manufactured in India, Vietnam, Romania, China and Mexico. Italy is one of the brand’s largest markets, where Blundstone’s casual boots are highly sought after for their understated style. There’s a prime opportunity for an astute distributor in India and Sri Lanka to join the growing Blundstone network and appeal to the affluent middle class with its high quality products. BSchool Executive Leadership Education Overview We have optimised executive leadership training so you can The Republica Education Group is seeking partnerships with acquire the skills you need to transform your organisation Indian universities and other educational institutions that and yourself. may be interested in partnering with our specialist vocational BSchool is a specialist executive education school that schools to deliver vocational courses in India and Tasmania. connects organisations with our faculty of top Australian BSchool is also seeking partnerships with Indian universities leaders in business, sport, non-profit, community services and other educational institutions to recognise and launch and government. Executive Programs in both India and Tasmania. Offering a range of leadership and management programs to Key facts the Australian corporate marketplace, BSchool is presently engaged with over 100 000 Australian managers and decision • Optimised education: A learning model that moves beyond makers. Our vision and commitment to management theory. It champions innovation and learning by doing. It development in Australia has attracted a high-calibre faculty encompasses powerful interactions between students and with expansive academic and senior managerial experience leading industry mentors such as Ricky Ponting, who pass on from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. their knowledge and share lessons from their successes and mistakes. Our programs are grounded in evidence informed managerial and leadership competencies, that are explored in a practical • Industry connected: BSchool has established itself as a context for maximum on-the-job applicability. The programs leader in industry education and has become a trusted are recognised with credits into leading Australian universities partner to many of Australia’s most iconic organisations such as the Masters of Leadership from Monash University. across public and private sectors. BSchool is presently engaged with over 100 000 managers and decision makers. BSchool is launching a unique five day residential Executive Leadership Program in Tasmania in 2017 where students will • Apply now: BSchool is launching a unique five day learn from Australia’s most successful leaders such as cricketer residential Executive Leadership Program in Tasmania in Ricky Ponting and get to experience Tasmania’s world heritage 2017 for middle to senior managers. For further information wilderness. We are inviting expressions of interest from Indian to see how your company can be part of this great businesses and corporations interested in participating in opportunity go to www.bschool.edu.au/exed and submit the program. your expression of interest. BSchool is part of the Republica Education Group, a leading Contact information Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) Provider. Lincoln Trainor BSchool is one of five specialist and industry-connected schools, which educate students online and across seven Head of School campuses around Australia. The five specialist schools in Address: 6 Palmer Parade, Cremorne, Republica are: Victoria 3121 AUSTRALIA • BSchool – Executive Leadership School Phone: +61 3 8899 6021 (www.bschool.edu.au/exed) Email: [email protected] • Tractor – graphic design, digital design and advertising Website: www.bschool.edu.au/exed (www.tractor.edu.au) • CG Spectrum – visual effects, animation and game design (www.cgspectrum.edu.au) • Beauty EDU – beauty therapy and specialist makeup (www.beautyedu.edu.au) • Mercer – interior decoration, styling and design (www.mercer.edu.au) Domaine Simha Overview SÜD POLAIRE Avant-garde, fine Tasmanian wine Antarctic dry, Tasmanian gin Founded at the edge of the world, Domaine Simha brought new Our spirit is formed by our natural environment; an archetypal heights to Tasmania’s fine wine landscape. These wines are highly wilderness of mountain, mist, and forest at the edge of the sought after by collectors and sommeliers in the world’s leading world. It is balanced by pristine Tasmanian rainwater swept restaurants. Domaine Simha offers a powerful proposition of across a vast expanse of Southern Ocean from Antarctica; the authenticity from some of the finest terroir in the world. Crafted by coldest, driest, windiest place on earth. hand in micro batches, only a limited number of barrels of Domaine Süd Polaire gin is micro-batch distilled and bottled by hand Simha are made. These artisan single vineyard wines are shaped in Tasmania. Each bottle is individually numbered. The purest ‘au naturel’ to reflect epic Tasmanian terroir. At the heart lies the heart of superbly smooth, triple distilled wine spirit make this pristine environment, sparkling air and 200 million-year-old-soil. an excellent martini style. Süd Polaire is vapour infused with 10 An avant-garde approach focuses on living wine relying on ancient organic botanicals for the highest quality. knowledge and intuition. Methods embrace harvesting by lunar These include aromatic juniper, fresh hand-cut lemon and cycle on fruit and flower days, whole bunch wild fermentation with grapefruit peel, Tasmanian Southern Ocean kombu, local foot pigeage, maturation in custom oak demi-muid oak and clay mountain pepperberries and leaves. amphorae with perfect natural balance. These are graceful styles Süd Polaire Antarctic dry with beautiful perfume, fine structure and superb ageing potential. Süd Polaire X expedition strength The house of Simha originates from Sanskrit for Lion. Domaine Süd Polaire Rare oak cask matured Simha wines take their names from historic royal titles like Rani, Rana and Raja. Süd Polaire Aurora glacier cut Based in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, Domaine Simha was Key facts established by expert winemaker Nav Singh and Louise Radman. • Excellent martini style. Born in Delhi India, Nav Singh studied to master the craft of viticulture and oenology in Australia and honed his skills in the most • Vapour infused, triple distilled purity. prestigious French chateaux. He has been recognised with countless • Organic botanicals. accolades and trophies, is a regular on the international wine show • Balanced with pure Tasmanian rain water. judging circuit and was been inducted as a Wine Australia • Micro-batch, individually numbered bottles. future leader. • Transcendent flavour, glacial cut, bracing Antarctic dry gin. Louise Radman is a multi-award winning brand identity and experiential marketing consultant, international show judge, former Contact information wine journalist, author and head of purchasing for Hyatt hotels. She Mr Nav Singh, Director sits on the Brand Tasmania Council and national executive board of Ms Louise Radman, Director Sommeliers Australia. Address: GPO Box 830, Hobart, We welcome you to visit us in Tasmania. The Domaine Simha wine Tasmania 7001 AUSTRALIA cellar is located on the waterfront at Brooke Street Pier in Hobart. Phone: +61 403 773 871 / +61 432 925 895 Key facts Email: [email protected] • Fine wine, limited allocations. Website: www.domainesimha.com • Avant-garde, natural approach. • Single vineyard terroir. • Crafted by expert winemaker Nav Singh. • Highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers. • Featured in luxury venues across Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Entura Overview Entura is one of the world’s most experienced specialist • Power engineering (substations, transmission and power and water consulting firms. As part of Hydro Tasmania, distribution, power systems, testing and commissioning, Australia’s largest renewable energy producer and water automation and Supervisory control and data acquisition manager, we are backed by more than 100 years of creating (SCADA); generator connection). energy and maintaining power and water assets. • Water infrastructure planning and optimisation. Contributing to the development, operation and maintenance • Dams (design and construction, upgrades, dam safety). of water and renewable power schemes over their • Supply infrastructure (irrigation schemes, pipelines, entire lifecycle has given us first-hand insights and a deep pumping stations). understanding of the real-life pressures of owning and operating assets, as has our experience in working closely with • Flood management. other asset owners to manage theirs. • Asset strategy, management and optimisation. Our strength comes from an ability to partner with clients to • Risk management and sustainability. deliver practical and commercially sound solutions across the • Climate resilience. whole lifecycle of power and water assets, helping them to • Data collection, monitoring, management and analysis. manage risks and achieve valuable outcomes. • Entura Clean Energy and Water Institute: short courses From strategy, planning, design and construction through to and customised training programs. An accredited training operation, maintenance, risk management and training, our organisation in Australia, we collaborate with the Asian full range of consulting services covers every aspect of major Institute of Technology, Bangkok (since 2012) and Universiti power and water projects. Tenaga Nasional, Kuala Lumpur, to deliver specialised We support governments, funding agencies and corporate courses in the south and south-east Asian region. clients across the Asia-Pacific region and Africa from offices in Australia, India and South Africa. Contact information Australia Key facts Tammy Chu • Present in India since 2005, our team has worked across Managing Director India (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya), Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia, the Address: 89 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, Philippines, Laos, Fiji, Australia, South Africa and Tasmania 7170 AUSTRALIA Papua New Guinea. Phone: +61 3 6245 4500 • The Indian Council of Power Utilities has judged Entura India Email: [email protected] as “best consultant/consultancy” in 2013. The Council is an autonomous organisation with representation from power India utilities from across the industry in India. Entura India was the unanimous choice of all jury members. Ajay Sharma Consulting services include. Director International Business Development • Hydropower (planning and acquisitions, development and Address: Unit 3A, 3rd Floor, Plot No. FC-24, Film CitySector- design, operations and maintenance, upgrade 16A, Noida, District Gautam Budh Nagar, and refurbishment). Uttar Pradesh-201301, India • Wind power. Phone: +91 120 403 3100 • Solar power. Email: [email protected] • Remote area power systems. Website: www.entura.com.au Fahan School Overview Key facts Set amongst spectacular grounds on a 6.2 hectare campus • Located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Sandy Bay, in the attractive Hobart suburb of Sandy Bay, Fahan School Tasmania, Fahan School boasts state-of-the-art facilities, is an independent day and boarding school for girls from impressive programs and enviable academic results. kindergarten to Year 12. • In 2015, 100 per cent of our Year 12 girls qualified for Fahan School is just a 10 minute drive from Hobart’s CBD and university entrance. An amazing 63 per cent of our students only a 20 minute drive from the Hobart Airport. achieved Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores Boasting state-of-the-art facilities and an enviable academic over 90 with 33 per cent of our girls achieving scores above record, Fahan School has held the highest percentage of 95. Fahan’s median ATAR score, for university entrance, was students in Tasmania gaining university entrance scores for 92.5 in 2015 and has consistently been higher than that of the past nine years. These results continue a tradition of other top performing academic independent schools in excellence at Fahan that complements its reputation as the the state. outstanding school for girls in Tasmania. • A recent survey of current parents revealed the top reasons The boarding house at Fahan accommodates girls, as full time for choosing Fahan School for their daughter were the boarders, from Years 9 - 12 and allows the students to build following: strong relationships with one another while fostering healthy 1. Size of school classes. study habits. “I enjoy being able to mix with students from 2. Academic excellence. overseas, interstate and local girls and explore Hobart with 3. The school’s reputation. friends on the weekend,” said Year 12 boarder, Phoebe Burbury. 4. School values and culture. Fahan School students are able to take advantage of the 5. Quality of staff. opportunities that exist for them in and around Tasmania. Contact information The girls participate in a wide range of exciting day trips and camps including local bushwalks, science focused trips to Maria Mary Marino Island, east coast outdoor education camps, excursions to the Marketing and Communications Manager Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Museum of Old and Address: Fisher Avenue, Sandy Bay, New Art (MONA), art galleries in Salamanca Place plus many Tasmania 7005 AUSTRALIA more local activities. Phone: +61 3 6225 1064 There are a wealth of opportunities that exist for Fahan Girls Fax: +61 3 6225 1263 and enrolments for future years are now open. Email: [email protected] Website: www.fahan.tas.edu.au Federal Group Overview Key facts Federal Group is a Tasmanian tourism leader. • Award-winning Tasmanian tourism operators. The company operates several award-winning businesses, • Luxury resort Saffire Freycinet voted World’s Best Boutique including: Hotel in 2014. • Saffire Freycinet, a luxury resort on Tasmania’s east coast, • Hobart’s newest waterfront hotel, MACq01, to open with stunning views of the Hazards Mountains. mid-2017. • Wrest Point, located on the Derwent River in Hobart and • Boutique gaming and entertainment venues in Hobart home to Australia’s first legal casino. and Launceston. • The Henry Jones Art Hotel, a dedicated art hotel that fuses • Unique destinations and experiences. history and modernity on its heritage site in Hobart. Contact information • Country Club Tasmania, an integrated gaming and golf resort nestled on 300 acres in Launceston. Kathryn McCann Federal Group started in Melbourne in 1885 and is the oldest Wrest Point Sales and Marketing Manager continually operating hotel group in Australia. This year the Address: 410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay, company is celebrating 60 years of operation in Tasmania, and Tasmania 7005 AUSTRALIA has a proud track record of acclaimed tourism developments Phone: +61 3 6221 1727 and service to the local community. Email: [email protected] Federal Group first came to Tasmania in 1956 after purchasing Websites: “Australia’s finest hotel”, the Wrest Point Riviera on the edge of the Derwent River in Hobart. Following an historic Wrest Point: www.wrestpoint.com.au referendum, Federal Group opened the country’s first legal Saffire Freycinet www.saffire-freycinet.com.au casino at Wrest Point in 1973, which still operates today. The Henry Jones Art Hotel www.thehenryjones.com Federal Group is committed to providing guests with uniquely Country Club Tasmania www.countryclubtasmania.com.au Tasmanian experiences, whether it’s the view from their room, MACq01 www.macq01.com.au (opening 2017) the service they receive, the food on their plate or the drink in their glass. Federal Group is proud to showcase Tasmania’s best and freshest produce, seafood, beer, wine and spirits. Each venue offers unique dining outlets, with menus by award-winning chefs. Federal Group is owned and operated by the Farrell family, who are committed to the long-term future of Tasmania’s tourism industry. The company is excited about the opening of its newest hotel on Hobart’s waterfront mid-2017. MACq01 promises guests an immersive cultural experience, telling the stories of Tasmania’s Indigenous, colonial convict and industrial heritage. Federal Group also recently announced plans for a $25 million luxury resort overlooking the world heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. The resort will be a sister property to Saffire Freycinet, which was named World’s Best Boutique Hotel in 2014 and TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best Luxury Hotel in Australia’ in 2016. Government Education and Training International Overview Key facts Government Education and Training International (GETI) • Tasmania is one of the highest quality and best value study Tasmania is a State Government organisation, operating within destinations in the world. the Department of Education, Tasmania. It is the central • TasTAFE currently has students from 28 different countries business unit representing Tasmanian Government education studying in campuses throughout Tasmania. and training providers to the world. • TasTAFE offers nationally accredited qualifications as well Serving as the international education office for Tasmanian as opportunities for commercial training and trans-national Government schools and TasTAFE, GETI manages the partnerships. recruitment and enrolment processes, as well as additional • Tasmanian Government schools offer small class sizes with student support services, for international students from a less than two per cent international students and accept diverse range of countries. enrolments from Year 7 - 12 in 15 government schools. TasTAFE is the government owned provider of vocational • Tasmanian Government school international enrolments education and training (VET) in Tasmania and the largest have increased by 33 per cent in the past 12 months. registered training organisation in the state. The Tasmanian Government’s International School program Contact information offers a choice of nine junior high schools (Years 7-10), and six Anne Ripper senior high schools (Years 11 and 12) across Tasmania’s three Director main cities - Hobart, Launceston and Devonport. Address: 77 Murray Street, Hobart, The education options represented by GETI include short- Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA term study and Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) attainment at government high schools and colleges (Year Phone: +61 3 6165 6100 7-12), and certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and English Mobile: +61 407 311 512 language qualifications through TasTAFE. Pathways to tertiary Fax: + 61 3 6233 7839 study are offered through both Tasmanian Government Email: [email protected] schools and TasTAFE. Website: www.study.tas.gov.au GETI Tasmania also has considerable expertise in connecting international businesses and government departments with flexible education and training development solutions, including offshore delivery of Australian qualifications and other trans-national education opportunities. Hansen Orchards Overview Key facts Hansen Orchards is a fourth generation family-owned and • Fourth generation family business. vertically integrated business growing, packing and marketing • Tasmania’s largest producer of cherries and apples. premium cherries and apples. They are located in the pristine • Significant investment into technology and human resources. environment of the Huon Valley in southern Tasmania, Australia. • Exporting to more than 15 countries around the world. Mother Nature has blessed Tasmania’s environment with clean air, pure waters and a pristine green landscape. The temperate • Premium quality targeting the top end of the market. maritime cool climate is absolutely ideal for growing large • Experienced in direct-to-retail supply premium cherries and firm, sweet red apples. (category management). Premium cherries Contact information Tasmania’s temperate maritime cool climate allows Hansen Baden Ribbon Orchards to grow premium cherries that are large, firm and sweet. Each cherry is hand-picked from the tree, packed fresh Address: 64 Basin Road, Grove, and sent by airfreight to our customers all around the world. Tasmania 7109 AUSTRALIA We have invested heavily into our business to ensure the Phone: +61 3 6264 0200 cherries our valued customers receive are of the highest Mobile: +61 407 354 205 quality imaginable. Over the past 12 months we have installed Fax: +61 3 6264 0250 70ha of rain covers and developed the revolutionary ‘Hansen Email: [email protected] 360o’ grading technology. A key component to the success of Website: www.hansenorchards.com.au our company is the investment into human resources with our highly skilled employees forming a world class team. It is no coincidence that the Hansen Orchards cherry brands have a strong global following with our reputation growing every year. Hansen Orchards are the largest producer of Tasmania cherries with current annual cherry production at 2 000 tonnes. Premium apples Tasmania’s temperate maritime cool climate allows Hansen Orchards to grow highly coloured, sweet apples with a long shelf life. Hansen Orchards have also invested heavily into our apple business. We use the world’s best growing practices and have recently updated our packing facility to be state-of-the-art. Hansen Orchards have worked closely with our valued international customers to develop successful programs with our premium varieties Royal Gala, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Red Fuji and Tiger Fuji. In June 2016 Apple and Pear Australia Ltd awarded Hansen Orchards the title of Exporter of the Year. Current annual apples production: 6 000 tonne Incat Overview Incat, by deadweight, has built 60 percent of the world’s high The advantage of lightweight construction can be a bonus speed ferries with capacity over 750 tonnes. whether it is for high speed or with lower installed power and Sitting at the cutting edge of environmentally friendly craft, lower speed for an economical fuel saving operation. Incat provides optimal lightweight ship solutions for ferry Talk to our team about what Incat can offer for your operators, special service providers and militaries. transport service. From fast, flexible and efficient vehicle-passenger ferries to Incat takes ownership of your specific needs, ensuring on-time high-speed military support vessels, crew ships and dynamic delivery of the right ship for the right job. platforms, Incat sets the global benchmark in aluminium ship technology. Contact information Incat’s shipyard is on Prince of Wales Bay near Hobart, Ms Kim Clifford Tasmania, Australia. The facility incorporates more than Address: 18 Bender Drive, Derwent Park, 70,000 square metres of undercover production halls, with Tasmania 7009 AUSTRALIA two dry-dock areas capable of accommodating up to six Phone: +61 3 6271 1333 vessels under construction. Email: [email protected] A reputation for quality and excellence in production is Website: www.incat.com.au supported by an experienced and dedicated workforce. With four building halls, extensive wharf facilities, a slipway and two dry-dock areas, Incat boasts innovative production facilities to construct, launch and deliver small craft through to larger ships of 150 metres length and of panamax beam. With Incat vessels proven in regular service, we have achieved an excellent reputation for safety, speed, reliability, efficiency and ride. These factors, and importantly passenger comfort, are paramount to us in designing and constructing the world’s best fast ships. Applications are diverse; whether commuter ferries, large passenger and freight ships, military and coastguard craft, or workboats for the offshore industry; whether it’s for calm waters or heavy seas, the Incat product offers optimum transport solutions. Independent Schools Tasmania Overview Independent Schools Tasmania (IST) represents and supports The Tasmanian independent schools offer a number of 32 independent schools throughout Tasmania. advantages for overseas students in comparison to similar Independent schools are a significant, large and growing schools in Australian mainland cities, while providing the same component of the Australian schooling system. They have quality education: a reputation as providers of quality education and are • Significantly lower tuition fees. recognised for their leadership and innovation in school • Less disruption to study with smaller and safer city education. environments. Independent schools demonstrate best practice, providing • Improved English language proficiency through smaller excellent outcomes for students and choice for families. enrolments of overseas students. Survey research shows that the main driver of school choice is • Diverse home countries encouraging multi-cultural student the desire of parents to match the school with the individual engagement. needs of the child and the values of the family. • Easy access to world heritage areas and outdoor activities. Other reasons parents choose an independent school for their • Close links and pathways with the University of Tasmania. children include academic outcomes, particularly at Year 12, quality teaching, a supportive caring environment, the physical Contact information environment and facilities, the content of the curriculum, Tony Crehan quality leadership and extra-curricular opportunities. Executive Director IST The independent school sector has considerable involvement in providing education opportunities for overseas students, Address: PO Box 616, Sandy Bay, mainly at the secondary level. More than 6 300 overseas Tasmania 7006 AUSTRALIA students attended independent schools in Australia in 2015. Phone: + 61 3 6224 0125 While the majority of Tasmania’s independent schools engage Fax: + 61 3 6224 0174 in partnerships with schools in other countries for student Email: [email protected] exchange and global collaboration, six independent schools in Website: www.ist.tas.edu.au the cities of Hobart and Launceston attract overseas students as boarders in their secondary school cohorts. Lark Distillery Overview Contact information Lark Distillery was established in 1992 and was the original Toni Kibbey single malt whisky distillery in Australia. Address: 14 Davey Street, Hobart, Our founder rallied to have the laws changed to allow Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA boutique distilleries to operate. Since then over 20 new Phone: +61 3 6231 9088 distilleries have opened in Tasmania alone. Email: [email protected] Bill Lark realised that everything you need for a world class Website: www.larkdistillery.com.au whisky was in Tasmania – rich fields of barley, an abundance of wonderfully pure soft water, highland peat bogs and the perfect climate bring all the ingredients together in a marriage of science, art and passion. Today Lark Distillery is one of Australia’s leading distilleries, producing high quality premium spirits using traditional time honoured spirits. Lark Distillery now also owns the prestigious Overeem Whisky Distillery, a small boutique distillery which focuses only on single cask releases along with Forty Spotted Rare Tasmanian Gin. Launceston Church Grammar School Overview Launceston Church Grammar School is a co-educational Anglican Launceston Grammar School has a long and proud heritage school with boarding facilities from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. and an outstanding academic record. Our present students It was founded in 1846 and is one of Australia’s oldest continually look to the future as the time when they will be leaders in the operating schools. We are proud to rank in the top 10 of all global community. Australian schools, based on the number of alumni who have received a top Order of Australia honour. Key facts Launceston Grammar has long welcomed international students. We see the bigger picture Our international student graduates have successfully entered • Our students are informed and involved participants in the key universities across Australia as well as in Tasmania. They have global community. been very well represented in the Launceston Grammar list of • We nurture and encourage the academic, spiritual, physical academic achievement. A number of our students have finished in and social dimensions of students. the top 100 in the state. • Our students develop into confident, creative, responsible and Launceston Grammar has a world-class boarding facility, with sensitive people, their academic future is assured and their structures designed to support international students. ongoing contribution to the community will be significant. This includes: We challenge tomorrow’s thinkers • Separate residences for boys and girls. • We have a distinguished reputation for providing • A senior tutor responsible for the daily operation of each outstanding education. residence. • We provide a learning experience that draws on each • Outside of formal class time, all boarders are supervised by student’s innate qualities, and their capacity for hard work. tutorial staff. • We provide a comprehensive and contemporary range of • Structured daily program for time outside the classroom, to academic subjects, designed to capture a student’s curiosity provide a balance of study, recreation and sleep. and instil a life-long enjoyment of learning. • A Health Centre that coordinates medical, physiotherapy, We embrace the world optical, pathologist and dental appointments. • We encourage a global perspective by inviting international Launceston Grammar is dedicated to assisting all international students to study and share their knowledge students with all matters relating to their welfare and progress. and experience. Our International Students’ Coordinator oversees the academic • We teach international understanding through the academic programme and liaises closely with Boarding House, pastoral and studies of citizenship, geography, history and the study of academic staff. The Coordinator counsels and assists students languages other than English. in practical and pastoral matters and helps prepare international • Launceston Grammar’s success with the education of students for all aspects of our broad school programme. international students is such that family and friends of past Launceston Grammar offers the following additional international students make direct enquiries for enrolment support services: for their children. • Pastoral Care Programme – for intellectual, emotional and social development. Contact information • Chapel –weekly Chapel Service as part of the school’s Stephen Norris programme. Headmaster of Launceston Church Grammar School • Careers education and counselling – develop the knowledge, skills Address: 36 Button Street, Mowbray, and attitudes that enable our students to become independent Tasmania 7248 AUSTRALIA and informed decision makers about future opportunities for Phone: +61 3 6336 6000 tertiary study and employment. Fax: +61 3 6336 5982 • Co-curricular activities – to extend, challenge and expand their Email: [email protected] experiences to develop existing skills and find new passions, whilst also increases a student’s sense of belonging, friendship Website: www.lcgs.tas.edu.au group and level of engagement. Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Overview Robert Pennicott and his team of passionate local guides have The company also donates directly to a range of conservation, been sharing Tasmania with travellers since 1999. Over its 17 humanitarian and community projects. The Pennicott year history, the company has won multiple awards including Foundation has been established as the flagship for these 12 Australian Tourism Awards and 25 Tasmanian important philanthropic activities. Tourism Awards. To date $160 000 has been contributed towards coastal Pennicott Wilderness Journeys operates six incredible conservation projects undertaken by the Tasmanian Parks and wilderness experiences: Wildlife Service. • Bruny Island Cruises, The business is 100 per cent carbon offset and an Advanced • Tasman Island Cruises, ECO Tourism Certified Operator. It is assessed annually by EarthCheck and exceeds world’s best practice standards for • Bruny Island Traveller, efficient fuel, energy and water use. • Iron Pot Cruises, • Tasmanian Seafood Seduction, and Key facts • Three Capes Track. • Winner of 12 Australian Tourism Awards. Bruny Island and Tasman Island Cruises showcase the • Family owned and operated. spectacular coastal scenery and wildlife of Bruny Island and the • Full day and half day eco tours of southern Tasmania. Tasman Peninsula. Bruny Island Traveller is a land-based gourmet food tour of Contact information Bruny Island departing from Hobart. Iron Pot Cruises is a half Olivia Grimsdale day tour exploring Hobart’s waterways and maritime history. Sales and Marketing Manager Tasmanian Seafood Seduction is a full day cruise gathering and Address: Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart, tasting Tasmanian’s freshest seafood. The sixth experience is Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA the exciting new Three Capes Track. Pennicott Wilderness Phone: + 61 3 6234 4270 Journeys is working in partnership with the Tasmanian Parks Email: [email protected] and Wildlife Service to deliver walkers to “one of the world’s hottest new experiences” as named by Lonely Planet. Website: www.pennicottjourneys.com.au Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is genuinely dedicated to operating sustainably, in harmony with the environment and local community. In 2011, Robert circumnavigated Australia in a 5.4 metre inflatable dinghy, raising $300 000 for conservation and to assist Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio from the world. The Pentagon Group Overview Key facts Pentagon Group is an Australian boutique investment and We provide the following through our associates. project management firm that specialises in residential real • Project plan and strategy. estate, hotel management, and retail services including whole • Financial assessment and financing your investment. operations management. We have been actively involved in the Australian real estate market for nearly 10 years. Our • Property purchase. stakeholders have a combined annual turnover of more than • Project management. AUD$30 million. We have a solid team of business associates, • Ongoing advice and portfolio growth. many of them professionals whom are known experts within their respective areas. Contact information Through the years, The Pentagon Group’s reputation as one Pratik Sarasavadiya of the trustworthy investment portfolio management firm has Director, Pentagon Group; Franchise Owner, grown in Australia and abroad. Quest Launceston Serviced Apartments In 2012, Pentagon Directors Pratik Sarasavadiya and Vijan Address: 16 Paterson Street, Launceston, Patel established our Tasmanian subsidiary, FKS Investment Tasmania 7250 AUSTRALIA Vic Pty Ltd (FKS). We have cultivated strong relationships Mobile: +61 425 401 843 with key players across the industry, and we continue to strive Email: [email protected] for success. We strongly believe these mutually beneficial relationships enable us to advance the causes of our clients, employees, executives and stakeholders. Vijan Patel FKS has undertaken a number of collaborative business Managing Director, Pentagon Group; Franchise Owner, ventures across Tasmania. Our key projects include leading Quest Launceston Serviced Apartments supermarket, IGA Ravenswood, and the renovation and Address: 16 Paterson Street, Launceston, management of Quest Launceston Serviced Apartments. Tasmania 7250 AUSTRALIA Quest offers accommodation in a magnificently restored Phone: +61 3 6333 3555 heritage building located in the heart of Launceston, Tasmania’s Mobile: +61 433 844 245 northern capital. It is close to the restaurant precinct, city mall and only minutes from the renowned Cataract Gorge and Fax: +61 3 6333 0566 River Cruise Terminal. Email: [email protected] or Man on the move. The man in retail operations, Pratik [email protected] Sarasavadiya is a manager with vision. Pratik’s smart watch on Website: www.pentagongroup.com.au market movement has helped fortify the group’s future and maximise growth. Pratik was originally from India and is now a proud resident of Tasmania, which he believes offers great potential for business opportunities. Vision with action. Vijan Patel is known as the man who can crack any deal in retail and property development projects, which operate in Tasmania. His strong commitment and persuasion has helped the company reach great heights in the world of properties. We will be with you from start to finish at each step of the process. Reid Fruits Overview Key facts Reid Fruits is a premium fresh cherry producer focused on • Winner of the Tasmanian Exporter of the Year 2014 producing premium cherries for global cherry connoisseurs. and 2015. Celebrating our 160 year anniversary in 2016, Reid Fruits has • Finalist 2016 Produce Marketing Association Marketer of the undergone significant growth since 2000 when the company Year Australia and New Zealand. moved location to the pristine Derwent Valley in • Exports 77 per cent of total crop to over 20 different southern Tasmania. countries around the globe. Now growing over 1 200 tonnes of premium fresh cherries • One of the largest Australian cherry exporters by volume annually Reid Fruits exports cherries from mid-December and value. through to late January. • Increased exports by over 150 per cent from 2014 volumes. Reid Fruits specialises in high value packaging suitable for festivals and gift giving and the ‘Gold Kangaroo’ range of • Production is expected to double from 1 000 tonnes premium packaging is known across Asia as the premier in 2015 to 2 000 tonnes by 2020. southern hemisphere cherry brand. Contact information Reid Fruits is currently developing a new orchard in the Lucy Gregg southern midlands of Tasmania at an elevation of 450 metres which will enable cherries to be grown into mid-February Marketing and Business Development Manager, Reid Fruits and the ability to harvest the last cherries for the southern Address: 810 Glenora Road, Plenty, hemisphere season. Tasmania 7140 AUSTRALIA The company has recently installed modern packing and Phone: +61 408 977 725 grading equipment which electronically sorts cherries based on Email: [email protected] colour, size, firmness and blemish. Website: www.reidfruits.com Reid Fruits is dedicated to developing export markets and working with importers for long term strategic relationships. With a passion to please the end consumer Reid Fruits is focused on producing and packing premium quality fresh cherries. Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology (RGIT) Australia Overview Education, training and employment for international students. International students can select from the following courses: Caring for our International students, RGIT Australia is the • Commercial cookery answer to vocational education in Australia. With a founding • Patisserie principle of delivering excellence in training, RGIT is proud to • Hospitality operations offer a learning environment that pays particular attention to student welfare and fosters equal opportunity education. • Information, digital media and technology RGIT’s experienced trainers deliver a wide range of certificate, • IT networking diploma and advanced diploma courses for international and • Software development domestic students, with pathways to university and exciting • Business employment opportunities. • Leadership and management With over 1 200 students from more than 35 different • English Programs (ELICOS) countries, RGIT Australia’s campuses in both Melbourne and To download the International Student Prospectus, Hobart provide a vibrant cultural experience. please visit www.rgithobart.edu.au Conveniently located in Hobart’s CBD, international students Choose your future. Choose RGIT! in Tasmania can enjoy a quality lifestyle while learning and living in a safe place with fresh air, pure water, beautiful scenery, Key facts abundant wildlife, nature-based activities and a thriving • Nationally recognised qualifications. cultural scene. • Flexible learning. The Hobart campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated trainers who are experts in their field and • Special promotional fees. passionate about their subjects. Trainers work closely with • Pathways to university. industry to keep abreast of all the latest trends in order to • Employment opportunities. deliver inside knowledge that gives students an edge. RGIT’s Mission is: ‘to deliver qualifications and vocational Contact information training that enable individuals to develop authentic skills, Johnpaul Palissery knowledge and competencies required to enhance their Address: 162 Macquarie Street, Hobart, employability and career opportunities.’ Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 3 6217 9000 Mobile: +61 420 794 982 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rgithobart.edu.au SmartCity Vocational College Overview Key points: SmartCity Vocational College offers Australian accredited and • Set goals and plan professional development. internationally recognised Diplomas in Business and Leadership • Learn how to identify and evaluate marketing opportunities. and Management. • Discover how to ensure customer service. SmartCity helps break down barriers so students can get to • Master projects from planning to completion. where they want to be and makes it easy for people to get their education in their world and on their terms. • Understand risk assessment practices. It is the goal of SmartCity for students to feel confident that • Plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to they’re getting the best guidance. Part of that guidance is giving unpredictable problems. students opportunities to discover effective ways to fast-track • Identify, analyse and synthesise from a variety of sources. their career and achieve their dreams. Contact information SmartCity is with people every step of the way as they Richard Thomas uncover the skills and qualifications they need to take their life to another level. Director International Studies SmartCity has helped thousands of people across Australia Address: Level 1, 242 Liverpool Street, Hobart, improve their education and their hopes for their future. Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA A Diploma of Business with SmartCity will help students build Phone: +61 3 6231 5521 their future on their terms. Email: [email protected] Whether they’re ready to climb the corporate ladder or strike Website: www.smartcitycollege.edu.au out on their own, a Diploma of Business with SmartCity can help students discover a plan for success and identify the right opportunities for them. A Diploma of Leadership and Management help students use initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their work and the workload of others. SmartCity will help them build upon their communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements St Michael’s Collegiate Overview Delivering a world class education in a unique corner of the globe. Collegiate boarders enjoy contemporary facilities including St Michael’s Collegiate is an Anglican day and boarding school access to the heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, set in the picturesque capital city of Hobart. As a specialist in Performing Arts Centre, music and dance studios, student girls’ education, Collegiate offers an outstanding education for centre and library. girls from the early learning years through to Year 12. Collegiate provides exceptional support for international The school’s well-deserved reputation for academic excellence students through our Head of English as an Additional stems from its remarkable teaching and learning framework Language (EAL) and Coordinator of International Students, that develops natural curiosity and challenges girls to be Mrs Leah Rosebrock, the 2015 Study Tasmania International forward thinkers and problem solvers. Education Shine Awards Teacher of the Year. Graduates from Collegiate are accepted into universities Collegiate is proud to be a member of the Council of around Australia and across the globe. In 2015, two of the International Schools (CIS), demonstrating its commitment three perfect Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) to upholding the highest possible standards in international scores of 99.95 achieved in Tasmania were attained by education. Collegiate students. Key facts Collegiate offers a multifaceted curriculum providing unique • Exceptional learning opportunities for girls. learning opportunities to help each student build the skills and knowledge required to flourish and to be set for life. The • Outstanding academic results. school aims to empower each individual student to find her • 125 year history of excellence. own niche and girls are supported to explore their passions • Strong relationship with the University of Tasmania. and talents. Collegiate is known for its unique blend of artistic, sporting, Contact information and outdoor educational experiences that are combined to Mrs Amanda Mackinnon develop self-belief, courage, leadership and resilience. Head of Marketing and Communications Collegiate’s boarding house offers a warm family-like Address: PO Box 215, Sandy Bay, environment for up to 45 students. International boarders are Tasmania 7006 AUSTRALIA welcome to study at Collegiate from Year 7. Phone: + 61 3 6211 4911 Currently the boarding house is home to girls from across Mobile + 61 427 076 802 Tasmania and other states of Australia, China, Hong Kong, Fax: + 61 3 62114955 Japan, Singapore, Spain and South Africa. Email: [email protected] Website: www.collegiate.tas.edu.au Tas-Saff Overview Key facts Trading as Tas-Saff, Tasmanian Saffron Pty Ltd, founded in Products: 1990, is the first and only commercial network of saffron • One gram jar of Tas-Saff Australian saffron threads growers in Australia. $AU45.00 each. Tas-Saff are the pioneers of saffron growing in Australia and • One gram jar of Tas-Saff Australian saffron threads in were the first to acclimatise saffron corms to the southern handmade Tasmanian oak box $AU85.00 each. hemisphere climatic conditions. • 100mg bottle of Tas-Saff Australian saffron threads Today, multi-award winning Tas-Saff premium grade saffron $AU7.95 each. is available through wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and specialist fine food purveyors throughout Australia. Current capacity: Our network of Australian saffron growers are passionate and • 10 000 one gram jars of Tas-Saff Australian saffron threads. dedicated to producing the best quality of saffron available in • 50 000 100mg bottles of Tas-Saff Australian saffron threads. the world today. • 1 000 handmade Tasmanian Oak boxes. Tas-Saff saffron is guaranteed pure and unadulterated, • Production is expected to grow ten-fold within the next sustainably cultivated and processed for optimum quality. five years. The saffron we produce is in compliance with our HACCP programme and undergoes testing for residual or microbial Export: contamination annually ensuring the cleanest possible saffron. • Currently exporting to Hong Kong. Tas-Saff saffron is grown in one of the World’s proven • Previous exports to India, Singapore and US. cleanest environments. • Tas-Saff wishes to increase exports to India, Hong Kong, Our saffron is produced without the use of chemicals and uses Singapore, China, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. only organically certified fertilisers and bio-inoculants. Approximately 220 000 flowers are hand-picked and Contact information processed to produce one kilogram of saffron. The correct Ms Nicky Noonan amount of moisture is extracted during the dehydration Director process ensuring a moisture content of less than 12 per cent. Address: 155 Dillons Hill Road, Glaziers Bay, Tas-Saff saffron is free of any part of the flower besides the Tasmania 7109 AUSTRALIA stigma and necessary part of the connecting pistil so as to Phone: +61 3 6295 1921 keep the stigma whole. 100mg of Tas-Saff saffron is sufficient Fax: +61 3 6295 1102 to colour, flavour and add aroma to a dish serving four to six people. Mobile: +61 3 407 824 324 ISO 3632-2 testing carried out by the University of Tasmania Email: [email protected] has shown all Tas-Saff growers not only meet but far exceed all Website: www.tas-saff.com.au the requirements for an Extra Category One quality rating. Unlike bulk saffron producers, we are able to pick and process the saffron flowers on the day of their emergence ensuring we meet the very best in quality standards. For the best presentation and storage, Tas-Saff saffron is sold in re-useable glass bottles or jars with high quality tamper proof packaging. Tas-Saff has received endorsements from many chefs including British 3 star Michelin chef, Clare Smyth. Tasmanian Whisky Producers Association Overview Tasmanian whisky has gained a recent global reputation as Tasmania’s premium whisky products are typically available in producing some of the best whiskies in the world. Tasmania is an 500ml (and some 700ml) bottles and retail on average for around island, it is Australia’s southern-most region, and it is renowned $AUD165/bottle, with some products available more cheaply, and for clean water, natural beauty and the quality and diversity of its rare releases between $AUD400-1 000 per bottle. local food and beverages. The whisky industry in Tasmania has reached a level of market The Tasmanian whisky industry is relatively new, with the first maturity that indicates that it is ready for growth. Tasmania’s legal modern-day distillery established in 1992 by Bill Lark. Today, whisky producers invite you to visit Tasmania for a rich, personal the industry consists of more than 20 distilleries - 12 of these are and valuable experience of the Tasmanian distilling industry. producing high-quality Tasmanian whisky, and more producing products such as gin and vodka infused with elements of the Key contacts local region. Tasmanian Whisky Producers Association – www.twpa.org.au Tasmanian whisky is recognised globally as a high-value, Tasmanian Whisky Trail – www.taswhiskytrail.com premium product. Production levels are considered quite low in Drink Tasmania – www.drinktasmania.com.au comparison to other prestige markets. The Tasmanian industry Tasmanian Whisky Academy – www.whiskyacademy.com.au produced in order of $AUD20 million of whisky in 2015 with most product sold domestically and small volumes exported by Key facts some producers (Lark Distillery, Hellyer’s Road Distillery, Sullivans • Tasmania produces high-quality, award-winning bespoke Cove and Nant Distillery) to select international markets. whiskies that are recognised globally. In the next three to five years, the Tasmanian whisky industry will • The estimated production value of the industry was grow. A number of the region’s distilleries have plans to treble $AUD20 million in 2015. production and the businesses understand the opportunity • Production levels are currently quite low, but planned available within international markets. Tourism experiences of growth in the next three to five years by a number of key Tasmanian distilleries continues to expand and the industry has Tasmanian whisky distillers may create opportunity. responded by creating opportunities for international visitors to meet distillers, visit distilleries, hear the story, learn the craft and • Current whisky export includes limited quantities to select to taste and purchase product as part of the experience. markets by distillers including Lark Distillery, Hellyer’s Road Distillery, Sullivans Cove and Nant Distillery. Most of the bigger distilleries offer tours and tastings of their product. Visitors to Tasmania can take part in events such as • Other distilled products available from Tasmania include fine Tasmanian Whisky Tours offering intimate in-distillery tours and quality gin, vodka and fortified spirits. experiences, and the Tasmanian Whisky Academy offers an • Within India, Hellyer’s Road whisky is available through Introduction to Distilling course for people wanting to learn the Vault Fine Spirits. art of Tasmania’s hand-crafted whisky. • The Tasmanian whisky industry invites visitors to take Tasmanian whiskies continue to be recognised on the world advantage of intimate tourism experiences available. stage. In 2015, Sullivans Cove Distillery was recognised by the World Whisky Awards as the best craft distiller in the world, Contact information Nant Distillery received gold and silver for its single malt at the Robbie Gilligan World Spirit Awards, Lark was named Best Australian Distiller President, Tasmanian Whisky Producers Association and in 2016 Shene Estate claimed gold at the International Address: PO Box 500, North Hobart, Whisky Awards in Chicago and Redlands Distillery gained silver. Tasmania 7002 AUSTRALIA Tasmanian whiskies are traditionally produced in a single-malt Phone: + 61 448 090 094 style, although there is artisanal variation and choice. Email: [email protected] The industry’s economic value includes its contribution to employment, and the downstream benefits to tourism, suppliers Website: www.twpa.org.au and those that service the industry. Its export value is yet to be fully explored but includes limited export to markets such as China, India, the United States and Europe. TasTAFE Overview Key facts TasTAFE is the public provider of vocational education • TasTAFE delivers training to over 28 000 students each year and training (VET) in Tasmania and the largest registered and is well placed to provide economic and social benefits training organisation in the state. TasTAFE is proud to deliver through the provision of accredited, vocationally-based more than 370 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications and skills sets. qualifications from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level, • TasTAFE students include people already engaged in the to short courses and vocational education programs at 13 workforce, those preparing to enter the workforce, and campus locations across Tasmania. employers to assist them in meeting their workforce and Being government owned brings many benefits to our development needs. students such as modern campus educational infrastructure, • TasTAFE is Tasmania’s largest provider of training for qualified and registered teachers and contemporary training apprentices and trainees and has built strong relationships facilities. To be registered by the Tasmanian Teachers with a diverse range of industry clients. Registration Board, TasTAFE teachers have to meet higher • TasTAFE also offers commercial training to businesses and standards than trainers and assessors in other registered industry nationally and internationally in countries including training organisations. Our teachers are well-qualified and are China, Kuwait and the Philippines. experts in their teaching discipline, so that students who study at TasTAFE learn the skills they need from people who have Contact information the industry experience. Lori Hocking Our range of qualifications and short courses are developed Executive Manager Education Services together with our industry partners and are designed to meet Address: c/- GPO Box 2015, Hobart, current and future industry needs. After completing a TasTAFE Tasmania 7001 AUSTRALIA qualification or skillset our students leave with skills that are currently in demand within their chosen field of study. As a Phone: +61 3 6165 6596 prospective employee, these practical, hands-on skills can Mobile: +61 413 001 334 provide a job-seeking advantage in the search for a fulfilling Email: [email protected] career or as a pathway to further study. Website: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au TasTAFE’s courses focus on applied learning that includes hands-on, practical activities such as building or developing products and services, working in simulated work environments, undertaking work placements in industry and taking on real projects within the community. In addition to delivering our educational programs across Tasmania, we also offer online and flexible delivery including workplace, self-paced and evening classes. TasTAFE also delivers its programs interstate and internationally. The Friends’ School Overview Leading-edge school on the quiet rim of the world. We enrol students from many different countries, which Our school ensures our international students can maximise their opportunities to be fully immersed in our community and For almost 130 years, The Friends’ School has recognised the improve their English. importance of our students holding a strong global perspective and we see great value in welcoming students from We are based in Hobart, Tasmania, which has a worldwide different cultures. reputation as a clean, safe and beautiful capital city, making it the perfect study destination. As a Quaker school our fundamental values are based on the intrinsic worth of each person, the recognition of ‘that of Key facts God’ in everyone, the desirability of simplicity, and the need to • International Baccalaureate Diploma or Tasmanian establish peace and justice. Certificate of Education. Students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 at Friends’ have the • Boarding and Day School. option of completing either the Tasmanian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. • Three per cent of the student cohort are international students The Friends’ School consistently obtains outstanding results, • Co-educational 1 300 students in whole school. in 2015: • 59 per cent of our Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of • 11 per cent achieved Australian Tertiary Admission Rank 90 or above, placing them in the top 10 per cent (ATAR) scores placing them in the top one per cent throughout Australia. throughout Australia. Contact information • 37 per cent received an ATAR of 95 and above, placing Jennifer Scharkie them in the top five per cent throughout Australia. Address: 23 Commercial Road North Hobart, • 59 per cent achieved an ATAR of 90 and above, placing Tasmania 7000 AUSTRALIA them in the top 10 per cent throughout Australia. Phone: +61 3 6210 2224 • 17 Friends’ School students were in the top 100 Tasmanian students. Fax: +61 3 6210 8209 • The Friends’ School IB average result was 35.41 compared Email: [email protected] to the world average of 30.98. Website: www.friends.tas.edu.au As a learning community we are concerned for the academic, cultural, physical, social, spiritual and emotional development of each person in our care. Our pastoral care system is very strong, as we recognise that students must have a balanced approach to life to achieve good academic outcomes. We have over 1 300 students across three campuses and are registered to accept international students from Years 4 to 12. The Hutchins School Overview Building good men. Hutchins has a reputation for excellence and an outstanding The Hutchins School is an Anglican day and boarding school academic record including 23 Rhodes Scholars. Our students for boys from pre- kindergarten (three years of age) to Year consistently rank in the highest academic achievers both in 12. Hutchins has a commitment to high quality education and Tasmania and nationally. Hutchins is an accredited member provides a supportive learning community that works together of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a founding to build character in boys. Hutchins is focused on international member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC). mindedness, and providing students with the knowledge, skills We invite you to come and explore the opportunities we and abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens. provide for boys to become their best. The Hutchins School is one of Australia’s oldest and most Key facts prestigious schools. Hutchins was founded in 1846. Proud of its heritage, Hutchins has a tradition of producing good men • One of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious schools. distinguished in all fields of endeavour, from academia, politics, • Distinguished alumni including 23 Rhodes Scholars. and law, through to sport and the arts. • World-class boarding facility. Our main campus is located just five kilometres from Hobart’s • International partners include the Doon School and city centre. The Hutchins School has modern classrooms, Mayo College. state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories, three libraries, high-speed broadband connection, a Performing Arts Contact information Centre, a chapel and extensive sporting facilities. Mr Warwick Dean In 2012 the school’s boarding facility, ‘Burbury House’, Headmaster underwent a full refit and refurbishment to world-class Address: 71 Nelson Rd, Sandy Bay, standards. Students enjoy spacious, attractively furnished Tasmania 7005 AUSTRALIA rooms and bathrooms and welcoming leisure areas, including a theatre room and games room, kitchenette and music Phone: +61 3 6221 4200 rooms. Boarders are very fortunate to enjoy a genuine family Fax: +61 3 6225 4018 atmosphere in the House. Email: [email protected] Website: www.hutchins.tas.edu.au/ University of Tasmania Overview Key facts The University of Tasmania is one of Australia’s oldest and There are a number of great reasons why our students and most respected universities, with world-leading expertise in researchers choose to study and work at the University of many fields of study. Tasmania including: At the University of Tasmania students can choose from • Ranked in the top 2 per cent of research universities hundreds of course work and research degrees in disciplines worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015) ranging from more traditional areas like medicine, law, -- Top 300 in 2015 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. engineering, arts and business through to niche programs like -- 305 in 2015 Academic Ranking of World University maritime engineering, maritime and logistics management, (ARWU) rankings. agriculture and food science, environmental management, economic geology, and marine and Antarctic studies. -- 379 in 2015 QS rankings. We also just happen to be located in one of the most stunning • A safe, affordable, regional study destination. and fun parts of the world. • Affordable fees and generous scholarships for international Founded in 1890, we’re Australia’s fourth oldest university. students, including the Tasmanian International Scholarship And we’ve put those years’ of experience to good use. We’re (TIS) Scheme – Australia’s best international Australia’s premier university for teaching and research scholarship program. excellence having received more teaching awards than any • Accessible lecturers and small class sizes. other Australian university. • Internships and comprehensive career development and We’re also located in the only state in Australia to have made employment services. Lonely Planet’s Top 10 must visit destinations. What’s more, • Excellence in learning and teaching. The University of Tasmania is not only one of the most affordable places to live Tasmania is Australia’s premier university for teaching in Australia, our campuses are based in some of the nation’s excellence, receiving more teaching awards than any other safest, friendliest and most fun cities. university since 2012. Through our international scholarship program we’ve been making our world class education more accessible to Contact information students from around the world. The Tasmanian International Mr Vignesh Vijay Scholarship (TIS) provides commencing international students Country Manager – India with a 25 per cent reduction in registered tuition fees for the Address: Private Bag 38, Hobart, duration of your course (students must maintain an acceptable Tasmania 7001 AUSTRALIA academic performance). Phone: +91 99 62 170 785 (India) So if you want a study experience that is different from any other, Email: [email protected] or a research environment that is encouraging, collaborative and full of possibilities, think the University of Tasmania. Website: www.utas.edu.au We are open to talent.