WorldSkills Australia 
International
On your marks, get set…Go! Day one of competition kicks off!
The Skillaroos arrived on site bright and early today for day one of the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition. The air was thick with excitement and anticipation as the Skillaroos grappled with the nerves and realisation that the moment was finally…
Opening Ceremony
7:00pm local time marked the official kick off of the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition, the Opening Ceremony was held last night in the Samsung Arena at the Leipzig Messe. The arena was bursting with excitement and patriotic fans who were…
Competitor Familiarisation Day
Today was the first time competitors were allowed to access the competition site for their official category briefings and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of their skill area. The Skillaroos use the Competitor Familiarisation Day to become familiar with…
Welcome Reception and Competitor Excursion
Leipzig was alive with colour and excitement today as competitors from over 60 countries gathered in the city centre for the kick-off of the official proceedings of the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition. In true competition spirit, over one thousand competitors…
Skillaroos visit the Australian Embassy in Berlin
During their short time in Berlin the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were hosted for a traditional Australian morning tea at the Australian Embassy located in the city centre. Sue McQualter, Consul for the Australian Embassy in Berlin, passed on her…
The Skillaroos’ journey to Germany
On the 25th of June, an official farewell function for the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos was held at Sydney’s iconic Opera House. Included in the highlights from the evening was the address to the team from former Australian Rugby League…
Two weeks to go!
In eight days’ time, the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos will board a plane bound for Germany to compete in the ‘world games of skills’ – the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition, Leipzig. The competition will be their biggest career challenge to…