Connect 'n' Grow - RTO 40518

What Connect 'n' Grow - RTO 40518 does

Connect 'n' Grow (RTO 40518) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation, founded in 2012 and operating as a subsidiary of UP Education Australia Pty Limited, that delivers nationally recognised vocational education and training qualifications in Health and Community Services to secondary school students across Queensland and South Australia. The company partners with over 100 secondary schools via signed Third Party Agreements under an auspice-delivery model, delivering Certificate II and III qualifications in Health Support Services (HLT23221, HLT33115) and Community Services (CHC22015, CHC32015), supplemented by School-Based Traineeships, the QCAA-verified S.E.L.F. Program, the Teacher Accelerated Program (TAP), the Deadly Start Program with Queensland Health, school holiday intensives, and free Hands Up for Health outreach sessions. Headquartered in Townsville with operational Health Training Hubs in Brisbane (Windsor), the Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba), Cairns, and a TAFE Elizabeth Campus site in South Australia, the company employs Expert Health Trainers — practicing clinicians including doctors, nurses and physiotherapists — who deliver school incursions and clinical assessment support.

The underlying delivery platform is the CnG Hub, a cloud-based Canvas Learning Management System accessible 24/7 and integrated with Education Queensland's QLearn, providing course content, integrated SpeedGrader for teachers, and student progress tracking. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: Queensland Government-subsidised training under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Initiative at $599 per student per qualification for Skills Assure Supplier-funded participants, an annual School Support Fee of $1,650 per school covering IT software licensing, incursions, professional development and industry support, fee-for-service Health Campus Training at $1,098 per participant, regional/remote pricing for South Australian programs ($150-$400 per student), the S.E.L.F. Program at $70 per student plus a $1,000 per-school annual licence, and the Teacher Accelerated Program at $450 per dual qualification. Distribution combines channel partnerships with schools, direct-delivery campus training at owned Health Training Hubs, enterprise field sales to healthcare employers (aged care, hospitals, allied health providers such as Queensland Health, Wesley Mission Queensland, Rockpool Aged Care, and Pitter Patter Physio) for traineeship hosting, and the First Nations Deadly Start pipeline anchored in Queensland's public hospital system.

Name

Connect 'n' Grow - RTO 40518

Legal name

Connect 'n' Grow (UP Education Australia Pty Limited)

Website

https://connectngrow.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connect 'n' Grow (RTO 40518) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised Certificate II/III qualifications in Health and Community Services to secondary school students across Queensland and South Australia, via 100+ partner schools, four Health Training Hubs, and government-subsidised VETiS programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual World Language & Electives Providers (K–12) (EDAJADAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Health support services
• School-based traineeships
• Community services training
• Registered training organisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Townsville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. VETiS Government Funding: Queensland Government-subsidized training under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Initiative. Approved as a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) to deliver funded qualifications. Students access one subsidized qualification while at school.
2. School Support Fee: Per-school annual fee covering IT software license (Canvas), school incursions, professional development, customer support, and industry support. Priced at $1,650 per school.
3. S.E.L.F. Program Licensing: License fee of $1,000 per school per year plus $70 per student for the resource book. QCAA-endorsed program providing 1 QCE credit.
4. Fee-for-Service Training: Fee-for-service pricing for students not accessing VETiS subsidy or for programs outside Queensland. Includes Health Campus Training at $1,098 per participant.
5. Teacher Accelerated Program (TAP): Upskilling program for teachers to obtain industry qualifications required to deliver VET in Schools programs. Priced at $450 per teacher for dual qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Connect 'n' Grow is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40518) that delivers nationally recognised Certificate II and III qualifications in Health Support Services and Community Services to secondary school students in Queensland and South Australia. Programs are delivered through partner schools (VET in Schools), dedicated Health Training Hubs, school-based traineeships with healthcare employers, and school holiday/summer intensive programs. The company also offers the QCAA-endorsed S.E.L.F. life skills program, the Teacher Accelerated Program for educator upskilling, and the Deadly Start traineeship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in partnership with Queensland Health.

Product overview

Connect 'n' Grow is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40518) providing vocational education programs for secondary school students in Health and Community Services. The company's product portfolio is structured as a platform-based offering built on the Canvas Learning Management System (CnG Hub), supplemented by multiple certificate qualifications and supplementary programs. Core qualifications include Certificate II and III programs in Health Support Services (HLT23221, HLT33115) and Community Services (CHC22015, CHC32015), available in both Queensland and South Australia. These are delivered through integrated delivery modes including VET in Schools, School-Based Traineeships, Health Campus Training, and School Holiday Programs. The company also offers the QCAA-endorsed S.E.L.F. Program, the Teacher Accelerated Program for educator upskilling, Professional Development Days, the Deadly Start Program for First Nations students, Hands Up for Health presentations, and School Incursions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services
• HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance A one-year program reflecting the role of workers who provide assistance to health professional staff for client care, including skills in medical terminology, infection control, and individualised support. Available in Queensland and South Australia.
• CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services A qualification providing foundational understanding of community services industry skills required for work within aged care, disability, and health sectors. Available in Queensland and South Australia.
• CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services An entry-level community services qualification reflecting the role of workers who support individuals through provision of person-centred services in community settings. Available in Queensland and South Australia.
• S.E.L.F. Program (Students Exploring Life's Foundations)
• School-Based Traineeships
• Teacher Accelerated Program (TAP) A professional development program enabling teachers to obtain industry qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), online assessment, and practical assessment to deliver VET in Schools programs. Priced at $450 per teacher for dual qualifications.
• Professional Development Days Industry-led professional development sessions for teachers providing the industry and VET currency required to deliver qualifications, delivered across multiple Queensland regions.
• School Holiday & Summer Intensive Program Intensive healthcare training programs delivered during school holidays, allowing students to complete certificate qualifications without affecting regular school curriculum, with online self-paced studies followed by interactive workshops.
• Health Campus Training Campus-based training at Connect 'n' Grow facilities in Windsor, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, and Cairns for students completing Certificate II and III qualifications in Health and Community Services.
• Deadly Start Program A school-based traineeship partnership with Queensland Health's Equity Strategy providing culturally supportive pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter healthcare careers including nursing, midwifery, oral health, and allied health, delivered over 18 months.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Major partnership for the Deadly Start program under Queensland Health's Equity Strategy. CnG is the training provider partnered with Queensland Health to provide culturally supportive pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter healthcare careers including nursing, midwifery, oral health, and allied health. Training scheduled across multiple Queensland locations.
• Wesley Mission QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing traineeship pathways for students completing health and community services qualifications. Students can enter traineeships through this partnership upon completing Certificate II programs.
• Rockpool Aged CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAged care industry partner providing workplace training opportunities for school-based trainees. Students gain experience in residential aged care settings as part of their qualification.
• Seed Foundation AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished to provide holistic career pathway wrap-around support to young First Nations peoples on their education and employment journey in the health and social service sector. Works closely with First Nations students enrolled in Connect n Grow programs offering support, mentoring, pathway planning, and job readiness preparation.
• Seed Employment (GTO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup Training Organisation established in 2019 to help meet growing demand for trained and skilled Health and Social Services employees. Provides support, mentoring, and job placement services for senior school students and young adults pursuing healthcare careers, connecting them with employers.
• Aged Care ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential and community aged care providers who partner with CnG to host school-based trainees. These employers play a key role in shaping the next generation of healthcare workers while supporting workforce sustainability.
• Allied Health OrganisationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied health organisations (including therapy and support services) that provide traineeship opportunities for students. Partners include organisations such as Pitter Patter Physio, offering real-world experience in allied health settings.
• Public and Private HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partners provide clinical placement opportunities for trainees, particularly through the Deadly Start program where students work in Queensland public hospitals under supervision of line managers.
• Northern Adelaide State Secondary Schools' Alliance (NASSSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConfederation of twelve secondary schools in Northern Adelaide formed to maximise learning opportunities, career pathways, and educational outcomes. CnG partnered with NASSSA in 2022 and has established a Health Training Hub within the local community to meet growing demand from alliance schools.
• Skills Assure Supplier (Queensland Government)coreOthersApproved as a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) to deliver training under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Initiative, funded by the Queensland Government. Allows eligible students to access government-subsidized training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: Large private education group owning multiple RTOs and vocational education brands across Australia. Navitas operates broadly across VET and higher education rather than specialising in K-12 health pathways, but its portfolio approach to VET delivery parallels UP Education's ownership of Connect 'n' Grow.

Direct peers

• Healthcare Australia: Australia's largest healthcare staffing and training provider, operating as an RTO delivering health-focused VET qualifications while also placing candidates into aged care, allied health, and hospital roles, intersecting with Connect 'n' Grow on both training delivery and workforce placement.
• BUSY At Work: Queensland-headquartered Group Training Organisation that places school-based trainees with healthcare and community services employers, competing head-to-head with Connect 'n' Grow for traineeship pathways, host employer agreements, and government-funded VET enrolments.
• MAX Solutions: National employment and training services provider operating as both an RTO and Group Training Organisation, delivering school-based traineeships and VET programs across Queensland and other states, competing for the same host employers and student pipeline.
• Australian Training Company: Queensland-based Group Training Organisation providing school-based apprenticeships and traineeships across multiple industries including health, operating a comparable channel-partner GTM with employers and schools similar to Connect 'n' Grow's traineeship model.
• Skills Generation: Australian RTO focused on health, community services, and early childhood qualifications, offering VET programs to school leavers and adult learners. Its course portfolio and target learner segments overlap meaningfully with Connect 'n' Grow's health and community services certificates.
• TAFE Queensland: State-owned VET provider delivering Certificate II and III qualifications in Health and Community Services to Queensland secondary schools through the VET in Schools program, directly competing for the same school partnerships, students, and government-funded enrolments as Connect 'n' Grow.
• Sarina Russo Institute: National private RTO delivering VET in Schools programs and traineeships across multiple states, with overlapping course offerings in health, community services, and school-based pathways that place it in direct competition with Connect 'n' Grow's certificate and traineeship portfolio.
• MEGT: National Group Training Organisation facilitating school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, including in health and community services, with a strong Queensland presence. MEGT competes for the same traineeship host employers and school channel relationships that drive Connect 'n' Grow's workplace-learning model.

Regional players

• TAFE SA: South Australian state-owned VET provider that delivers Certificate II and III qualifications to secondary schools in SA. It is a direct competitor within Connect 'n' Grow's South Australian footprint but does not compete in Queensland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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