Lucy Thompson

Since 1910, Open Colleges has been helping people from all walks of life to launch, change or accelerate their careers. Over this time, they have been at the forefront of distance and online learning in Australia. Over the last 100 years, they have enrolled more than 700,000 students. As innovators and market leaders, they are setting new standards in terms of quality, innovation and student support in online learning. We focus on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Their unique learning model provides their learners with ultimate control - to study anywhere, anytime and at their own pace. Their online campus - OpenSpace - provides leaners with 24/7 access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. At Open Colleges, they put their students at the centre of everything that they do. They measure their success in the success of their students. Today, they deliver over 150 vocational and professional courses spanning diverse disciplines and industries. they are Australia's largest, leading private distance education provider. Through their various colleges, partner organisations and TAFE partnership they offer an extensive range of nationally recognised and government approved qualifications. With unprecedented take-up of online learning in Australia, they have an exciting future and will continue to be the pioneer in open learning in Australia.