Funded Courses
Funded & Subsidised Courses in Byron Shire*
Unlock new skills and opportunities with Byron Community College’s funded and subsidised courses. Our programs are designed to help you learn, grow, and achieve your goals—whether for personal development, career advancement, or fun skill-building.
Explore Our Courses
We offer a wide range of options across the Byron Shire, including Byron Bay and Mullumbimby:
- Full Qualifications – nationally recognised training to launch or advance your career
- Short Courses & Skill-Based Workshops – practical, engaging, and flexible learning
Thanks to NSW Government funding, many of our courses are subsidised (subject to availability), making them more affordable and accessible. Our programs are designed to be engaging, hands-on, and packed with valuable learning experiences.
See our full course selection below and take the first step towards your future with Byron Community College.
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
Advanced Floristry
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING 2 x Wed, 12th Nov - 19th Nov 2025 9.30am - 1.30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Expand your floristry knowledge even further with our Advanced Floristry course.
Art Therapy as a Self-Help Tool
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This course is now full.
Have you heard about the benefits of Art therapy and would like to experience the joy of art therapy for yourself? Are you wanting to explore your inner and outer world through delving into creative and healing processes?
Barista Training
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
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Making coffee is an art these days, in this course you will learn all you need to know about the history of coffee, different coffee beans, grinding, extracting, texturising milk, coffee styles and how to use a commercial coffee machine.
Digital Skills for Work
Digital Skills for Work
Unlock your Future
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
4 Aug to 4 Dec 2025
Excel Essentials
4 x Thu, 30 Oct - 20 Nov, 9:30am-12:30pm, Mullum, ACE funded*
Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed.
Floristry Intermediate
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING 2 x Wed, 29th Oct - 5th Nov 2025 9:30am - 1:30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Each week offers the opportunity to learn and create a different floral design ranging from professionally wired flower crowns to stunning, hand tied posies
Introduction to Floristry with Leena Martens
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING 2 x Wed, 15th Oct - 22nd Oct 2025 9:30am - 1:30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Interested in learning about floristry? This 2 day introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs.
Reflexology
2 x Sat, 25 October - 1 November, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
Through reflexology, by massaging the feet, you can access various parts of the body and find relief from many common ailments.
During this practical two day intensive, you will learn about the pressure points on the soles of the feet, and practice acupressure techniques and how to apply them.
This is a fun, hands-on workshop that will teach you valuable skills and have you walking away on cloud 9. You will practice and receive fabulous foot massages. This course is mainly experiential, so that you can apply your knowledge immediately.
Regenerative Agriculture
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NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING 6 x Mondays, 20th Oct-24th Nov 2025 9.30am - 3.30pm
The Farm, Byron Bay, ACE Funded $0*
Explore the many facets of Regenerative Agriculture through our exciting collaboration with The Farm. We will visit each of their expert tenants who specialise in all things soil, growing, integrating systems, value adding and a closed loop community. Each tenant focuses on regenerating the land, no waste systems and human and community health.
Sustainable Floristry with Leena Martens
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
Join our class in creating beautiful floral arrangements with a focus on environmental sustainability. Emphasising seasonal Australian-grown flowers, you will learn to celebrate the beauty and imperfections that nature offers. Discover techniques for arranging flowers using alternative containers and mechanics that promote sustainability.
