RPL for Women

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Women’s Career Grants
RPL for Women
Apr 9, 2026

Women’s Career Grants

Churchill Team
Women’s Career Grants provides up to $4,999 of funding for women in Queensland who wish to return to work after a break....
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Graduate Story: Kerrie Barnes – Learning by Doing, Leading with Authenticity
RPL for Women
Jan 29, 2026

Graduate Story: Kerrie Barnes – Learning by Doing, Leading with Authenticity

Churchill Team
Senior risk and compliance professional Kerrie Barnes shows how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can turn decades of real-world experience into nationally...
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From the Frontline to the Forest
RPL for Women
Jul 17, 2025

From the Frontline to the Forest

Churchill Team
Cheryl turned 27 years of frontline policing into national qualifications with RPL, and a new career on the Kokoda Trail.
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Summit Mindset: Grit, Growth and Grace
RPL for Women
Jun 25, 2025

Summit Mindset: Grit, Growth and Grace

Churchill Team
Discover how Alexis Diachkoff’s summit mindset turned life experience into leadership and qualifications through RPL!
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An Unconventional Career Change Story
RPL for Women
Jun 12, 2025

An Unconventional Career Change Story

Churchill Team
Amanda's story is a powerful example of an unconventional career change—one that didn’t involve changing jobs, but rather rediscovering the value of...
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Formal Recognition: Kidney Failure to Career Success
RPL for Women
May 27, 2025

Formal Recognition: Kidney Failure to Career Success

Churchill Team
For Trudie, a highly skilled program manager in the healthcare sector, the challenge wasn’t gaining experience—it was gaining formal recognition for the...
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Courage to Pursue Meaningful Work
RPL for Women
Apr 29, 2025

Courage to Pursue Meaningful Work

Churchill Team
For Angela, the biggest challenge wasn’t gaining experience—it was regaining self-belief, and the courage to pursue meaningful work.
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Accidentally Qualified and Digitally Transformed
RPL for Women
Apr 8, 2025

Accidentally Qualified and Digitally Transformed

Churchill Team
When Carina Bancroft first joined Churchill Education 10 years ago, she never imagined she'd become 'accidentally qualified' in so many areas!
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Why Investing in RPL Was the Best Decision for My Family’s Future
RPL for Women
Mar 5, 2025

Why Investing in RPL Was the Best Decision for My Family’s Future

Churchill Team
Superintendent, Coach and Consultant, Amy-Lee Pople, has always been driven by a strong work ethic, a thirst for knowledge, and a passion...
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The Queen of RPL: Empowering & Advocating 
RPL for Women
Nov 14, 2024

The Queen of RPL: Empowering & Advocating 

Churchill Team
Educator and leader, Joyce Paliza-Benda, is known to her colleagues as The Queen of RPL! Unlike many of our clients, Joyce has known...
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Came for a Diploma, left with a Graduate Diploma!
RPL for Women
Sep 24, 2024

Came for a Diploma, left with a Graduate Diploma!

Churchill Team
After over 20 years working in the education space, Claire Bigelow knew that she had amassed some amazing skills. What was surprising,...
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Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership In Service To Others
RPL for Women
Aug 28, 2024

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership In Service To Others

Churchill Team
Strategic leader and program developer, Julieann Dupen, discusses overcoming adversity, building resilience, discovering her calling and achieving a Graduate Diploma of Strategic...
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Moving Up in WHS with Qualifications That Match Experience
RPL for Women
Feb 20, 2024

Moving Up in WHS with Qualifications That Match Experience

Churchill Team
WHS professional, Caitlin Seaha, discusses 15 years in WHS, setting up her own consultancy, achieving a higher level and unexpected bonus qualification,...
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Turning Defence Service into National Qualifications
RPL for Women
Dec 8, 2023

Turning Defence Service into National Qualifications

Churchill Team
Training Operations Manager and former Military Medic, Michelle 'Pep' Lambert turned her defence service into national qualifications to achieved a Diploma of...
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WHS & Project Management Qualifications = Career Recognition
RPL for Women
Nov 14, 2023

WHS & Project Management Qualifications = Career Recognition

Churchill Team
30-year-old WHS professional, Michelle Worth recently achieved WHS and Project Management qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning.
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Turning Project Management Experience into a Diploma
RPL for Women
Oct 3, 2023

Turning Project Management Experience into a Diploma

Churchill Team
HSEQ compliance expert and business owner, Symone Mercer, turned her career experience into a Diploma of Project Management through the Recognition of...
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Career Pivot & Recognition for Unconventional Progression
RPL for Women
May 10, 2023

Career Pivot & Recognition for Unconventional Progression

Manny More
Talent partner and director Elise discusses her career pivot and achieving two of our top qualifications through RPL.
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IWD 2023: The Wonderful Women of Churchill
RPL for Women
Mar 8, 2023

IWD 2023: The Wonderful Women of Churchill

Manny More
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity. Here's what that means to the wonderful women of Churchill...
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Work-Life Balance for Working Mothers
RPL for Women
Feb 14, 2023

Work-Life Balance for Working Mothers

Manny More
Senior Constable and scholarship recipient, Jaimie achieved 2 top diplomas through RPL. This is a story about work-life balance for working mothers.
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Drive It Like You Stole It: Life Advice From Tarran 
RPL for Women
Nov 23, 2022

Drive It Like You Stole It: Life Advice From Tarran 

Manny More
Leadership coach Tarran achieved our top qualification through RPL. Tarran shares what it means to her, and some heartfelt life advice for...
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Career Progression for Working Mothers
RPL for Women
Aug 31, 2022

Career Progression for Working Mothers

Manny More
Project Officer & Business Improvement Expert, Lisa discusses career progression for working mothers and gaining qualifications though RPL.
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Break The Bias: Show The World Your True Value
RPL for Women
Mar 8, 2022

Break The Bias: Show The World Your True Value

Manny More
The theme for IWD 2022 is Break The Bias. The following graduate story is a perfect example of showing the world your...
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Top 4 RPL Qualifications for Women
RPL for Women
Jun 9, 2021

Top 4 RPL Qualifications for Women

Manny More
Discover the top 4 RPL qualifications for women. Maximise your career experience and the world is your oyster.
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Recognising Transferrable Skills Opens Industry Doors
RPL for Women
Mar 25, 2021

Recognising Transferrable Skills Opens Industry Doors

Manny More
Principal mining investigations officer, Royal Australian Air Force reservist and former Queensland police officer Tracey Pelling, recently turned her extensive career experience...
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