Part of Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE)
About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE
Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE) is the legal entity established to support vocational education and training across Northern Victoria.
From 1 January 2026, NVITAFE operates as the governing body for GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE, providing a single statutory, governance and operating framework while local high-quality education and training delivery continues through the existing TAFEs.
Why NVITAFE was established
The establishment of NVITAFE responds to the opportunity to strengthen vocational education across Northern Victoria through closer alignment and shared capability.
The focus of NVITAFE is to support high-quality, locally delivered training while strengthening the system that sits behind it.
By bringing GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE together under one legal entity, NVITAFE delivers the following benefits:
Equity of access to education
The amalgamation means GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will be able to offer consistent and equitable education and training options to more students across a larger geographical footprint.
Expanded courses and pathways
Students will benefit from a broader range of courses and pathways, meaning they can pursue many different academic and career goals with greater flexibility and support.
Economies of scale to benefit all
GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will be able to share the cost of resources to operate more efficiently. Further, a combined entity can draw upon the strength and expertise of both to deliver high-quality education services more effectively to the region.
Specialisations and industry partnerships
Together, GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will grow our specialisations, strengthen industry partnerships, and operate with more agility, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical experiences that align with the needs of industry and employers.
What's changing - and what's staying the same
What's changing?
- More resources and more expertise
- A single legal and governance entity from 1 January 2026
- Greater alignment across systems, policies and reporting
- A clearer external interface for government, regulators and partners
What's staying the same?
- High quality education and training
- Local campuses and delivery models
- Teaching teams and student support services
- The GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands during the transition
Our TAFEs
NVITAFE operates across two established TAFEs, each with strong local identities and community connections.
Serving communities across the Goulburn Ovens region, GOTAFE delivers a broad range of vocational education and training programs aligned to regional workforce needs.
Visit GOTAFE website
Wodonga TAFE delivers industry-focused training across north-east Victoria, supporting learners, employers and communities through strong local partnerships.
Visit Wodonga TAFE websiteWant to know more about NVITAFE and the amalgamation of GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
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