WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Team Australia
WorldSkills Australia Announces Skillaroos Team for Lyon 2024
WorldSkills Australia is pleased to announce the 2024 Australian Team, who will represent the country at the 47th International Competition, taking place in the French city of Lyon in September.
The contingent of 33 young apprentices, trainees, and students (known as the Skillaroos) is the largest the organisation has sent overseas since Lyon last hosted in 1995. The WorldSkills Australia delegation of competitors, trainers, officials, and team management, is the largest ever sent to an International Competition.
The 47th International Competition is set to be the biggest skills competition ever, with over 1,500 Competitors from 75 countries set to compete in 59 skills. More than 250,000 visitors are also expected to attend the event, which will run from September 10th to 15th.
Worldskills Australia’s participation in the International Competition aims to benchmark Australian skills excellence against global standards.
Team Australia members represent the best in their fields, which include Plumbing, Carpentry, Baking, Industry 4.0, Cyber Security, and Fashion Design.
The journey for selection has spanned two years, beginning with a regional WorldSkills competition in 2022 that involved more than 3,000 competitors. Winners from each region then competed in the National Championships in 2023, with medallists being eligible for selection in Team Australia that will travel to France.
Each Skillaroo will be accompanied by their Expert who have overseen their training and preparation to compete on the global stage, meaning the contingent wearing the green and gold will number close to 75.
More details on the Skillaroos 2024 team, including competitor profiles, can be found at www.worldskills.org.au/competitions/lyon-france.
WorldSkills Australia thanks its industry and TAFE partners who have supported the Skillaroos on their journey and enabled them to achieve their dreams of competing on the world stage.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon. Brendan O’Connor MP
“I want to congratulate everyone on making the Australian team for WorldSkills and I wish them the best of luck competing in France later this year.”
“The team travelling over to Europe in September is an incredibly talented bunch, and I look forward to following their progress.”
“The Albanese Government is proud to be supporting the Skillaroos. By representing Australia in France, you become part of our nation’s rich competitive story – of a small country that always shines on the international stage.”
“I saw the high quality of competitors at the WorldSkills National Championships in Melbourne in August, and I’m excited to watch the Skillaroos take that excellence to the world.”
Quotes attributable to WorldSkills Australia CEO, Trevor Schwenke
“Congratulations to every Skillaroo on their selection. We’re incredibly excited to be sending our biggest team ever to Lyon and look forward to the fierce but friendly competition that the International Competition brings.
“The calibre of talent in this team is second to none. Their skills, positive attitude and professionalism is inspiring and we wish them all the best when they head to France and fly the flag for Aussie skills.”
“We have team members who have made sacrifices in their personal lives and had to overcome adversity to be crowned the best in their skill and profession. As hopeful as we are that the team will bring home gold, they’re already winners.”
Quotes attributable to WorldSkills Australia Chair, Kevin Harris
“WorldSkills Australia would like to thank everyone who has made it possible to send our largest team ever to the 47th International Competition. The collaborative support from Federal and State governments, TAFE Organisations and Industry Partners is a great reflection of the importance Australia places on skills.”
Introducing the 2024 TEAM AUSTRALIA….
01. Industrial Mechanics
Competitor | Michael Bowen
Expert | David Baldwin
04. Mechatronics
Competitors | Magnus Andersson & Will Vestergaard
Expert | Damien Sinclair
10. Welding
Competitor | Harrison Field
Expert | Mark Williams
12. Wall & Floor Tiling
Competitor | Jacob Dixon
Expert | Liam Cochran
15. Plumbing & Heating
Competitor | Sebastian Battista
Expert | Patrick Keating
18. Electrical Installation
Competitor | Dylan Redman
Expert | Todd Bell
20. Bricklaying
Competitor | Ethan Everett
Expert | Andrew Hosking
22. Painting & Decorating
Competitor | Antoinette Jackson
Expert | Steven Balliga
24. Cabinetmaking
Competitor | Lewis Italiano
Expert | Nick Johnston
26. Carpentry
Competitor | Trey McAuley
Expert | Allen Hill
27. Jewellery
Competitor | Mitchell Rigney
Expert | Joythi Collins
28. Floristry
Competitor | Naomi Aguirre
Expert | David Berger
29. Hairdressing
Competitor | Hannah Gerritsen
Expert | Donna Demaria
30. Beauty Therapy
Competitor | Jasmine Cecchini
Expert | Naomi Zadow
31. Fashion Technology
Competitor | Sari Conte
Expert | Donna Kirby-Drain
33. Automotive Technology
Competitor | Ross Colquhoun
Expert | Kirk Trease
34. Cooking
Competitor | Abbey Kuhnell
Expert | Ianthe Smith
35. Restaurant Service
Competitor | Elliana McRae
Expert | Deborah Smith
36. Car Painting
Competitor | Kynan Bonanno
Expert | Bradley Franklin
Compatriot Support Expert | Paul Polverino
38. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Competitor | Bailey Loenneker
Expert | Carl Balke
39. IT Network Systems Administration
Expert | Troy Pretty
40. Graphic Design Technology
Competitor | Nellie Holder
Expert | Brendan Hibbert
41. Health & Social Care
Competitor | Neave O’Reilly
Expert | Anne Macleod
41. Construction Metal Work
Competitor | Joseph Cramp
Expert | Michael Schnackenberg
41. Bakery
Competitor | Lestatt Hammond-Hurst
Expert | John Reminis
48. Industry 4.0
Competitors | Randy Gunawan & Disha Anchan
Expert | Anu Mehta
49. Heavy Vehicle Technology
Competitor | Thomas Bevan
Expert | Raman Badekar
50. 3D Digital Game Art
Competitor | Star Van Wageningen
Expert | Ryan Goggin
53. Cloud Computing
Competitor | Dylan Armstrong
Expert | Elankayer Sithirasenan
54. Cyber Security
Competitors | Lachlan Gelavis & Kai Baharthah-King
Expert | Sawan Singh
57. Additive Manufacturing
Competitor | Gervase Voss
Expert | Vettrivel Chinnadurai
Team Management
CEO of WorldSkills Australia | Trevor Schwenke
Official Delegate & Chair of the WorldSkills Australia Board | Kevin Harris
Technical Delegate & General Manager of WorldSkills Australia | Brigitte Collins
Team Leader | Rachel Sullivan
Team Leader | Matthew Barrett
Team Leader Assistant | Matthew McGlashan
Technical Delegate Assistant | Troy Everett
Expert Mentor | John Shiel
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