A $30 MILLION TAFE centre focused on AI and other emerging technologies is set to be established in Frankston.
The state and federal government has announced the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence, which will be situated at the Chisholm Institute’s Frankston campus. A $20.6 million “Home and Community Care Centre of Excellence” will also be established at Holmesglen Institute’s Moorabbin campus.
The Frankston centre will host TAFE simulation labs with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging fields with applied research and evaluation. The Moorabbin Home and Community Care Centre of Excellence will help meet the demand for home‑based care, and will feature a smart house fitted with adaptive technology.
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the establishment of the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence in Frankston will place local TAFE students and teachers at the forefront of cutting-edge skills in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors.”
“As the local member, one of my top priorities is ensuring residents in Dunkley can access the very best training and skills opportunities, right here in our local community,” she said. “This $30 million investment will deliver modern, job-ready training for people across Dunkley and the broader region, strengthening local pathways into high-value careers and making a real difference for our community. As a strong local voice, I will continue to advocate for the investments our community needs as we continue delivering for Dunkley.”
Federal skills and training minister Andrew Giles said “these two new TAFE Centres of Excellence are the latest steps by the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments to invest in delivering cutting-edge skills for Victorians.”
“Creating satellite campuses inside workplaces will provide immediate, hands‑on access to real industry settings, helping deepen understanding of how digital and AI skills are used in practice, and promoting lifelong learning,” he said.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “this is a huge win for Frankston – creating new opportunities for locals and ensuring our community has the skills for the jobs of the future.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 3 March 2026
