- TeamWA receives uniforms ahead of WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show
- 74 Western Australians to compete in Australia's premier vocational skills event
- Championships from 12-14 June in Brisbane
- Competitors benchmark skills against the country's top regional talent
Young Western Australians are gearing up to showcase their skills on a national stage as they prepare to compete in the prestigious WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show.
Held from 12-14 June 2025, the National Championships and Skills Show is Australia's largest vocational education and skills excellence competition, bringing together the nation's most talented individuals to benchmark their expertise against industry peers.
The competition culminates in a medal ceremony on 15 June, celebrating the outstanding achievements of participants.
The 74-member team representing Western Australia were presented with their uniforms by Stuart Aubrey MLA representing Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson at a ceremony at Parliament House yesterday.
The presentation marks the beginning of their journey to Brisbane, where they will compete alongside top regional competitors from across the country.
TeamWA comprises apprentices, trainees and vocational students, including 30 students who will take part in the VET in Schools categories.
They will compete in categories including 3D digital game art, automotive technology, bricklaying and carpentry to cookery, cybersecurity, fitting, floristry, hairdressing, patisserie, and welding.
Medal winners may also be considered for selection in the 2026 Team Australia Skillaroos, to compete in the WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai in 2026.
To learn more about the competition, visit https://www.worldskills.org.au/ .
As stated by Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"Western Australia continues to lead the way in vocational education and training, and TeamWA's participation in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of our young professionals.
"Receiving their official uniforms marks the beginning of an exciting journey for these outstanding apprentices, trainees, and vocational students. I have no doubt they will do our State proud as they showcase their skills on the national stage.
"WorldSkills Australia provides an unparalleled opportunity for young Western Australians to benchmark their expertise against the country's best. Competitors gain invaluable experience that will shape their future careers and strengthen Western Australia's workforce.
"I wish all TeamWA competitors the very best as they prepare for the Championships in Brisbane."
