In 2026, we have two categories:
Take a photo on your phone or camera that shows what SWTAFE means to you. It could be something that inspires you in your course, why you chose your career path, a fun moment in class, time spent with friends, or what a typical study day looks like.
It's completely up to you – be creative and tell your story your way.
Whether you study on campus, on the job, on placement, or online, everyone's experience is different and worth sharing.
The competition is open to all currently enrolled students.
Prizes
Show us your friendships at SWTAFE and you could win a morning or afternoon tea for your class (on-campus students only).
Take a photo on your phone or camera that captures your friendships. It could be in class (with your teacher's permission), or while spending time together around campus – like in the cafeteria, library or student lounge.
Your photo can include your whole class or just a couple of friends. It's up to you – be creative and show what friendship at SWTAFE means to you.
Prize
A morning/afternoon tea for your class if you study on campus.
Competition opens on Monday 20 July 2026 and closes on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
To submit your entry, email communications@swtafe.edu.au and include:
Please note: there is a maximum of three entries per student. Ideally, photographs should be saved as high-resolution JPEGs (up to 5mb).
Winners will be notified on Monday 10 August.
Exhibition opening will be held at 12pm on Wednesday 19 August in the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre, Level 2. Finger food provided.
12–2.30pm, Friday 31 July 2026, Library Maker Space, Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre.
This year, we're offering a FREE photography workshop. Come along and chat to SWTAFE team members Nathan Pye, David Keating and Karen Graham. They will give you some practical tips for using your camera/phone, and how to take quality photographs.
The SWTAFE photography competition is open to all currently enrolled students. By entering the competition, you hereby accept these terms and conditions.
To enter, you must email your entry to communications@swtafe.edu.au, clearly stating the category you are entering (individual or group), your full name, course you are studying, and your phone number.
Any photograph submitted must be one that you personally took and you must obtain permission of any people featured. Please remember the values of SWTAFE in choosing an appropriate image to upload.
Entries will be judged by the following people:
Judging criteria
For further information or questions please email communications@swtafe.edu.au.
Photo credit: SWTAFE photography competition 2025 winners and special mentions
