About Mayfield Education
HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Mayfield Education – Our Story
Mayfield Education has been a leader in health education since 1963
For over six decades, Mayfield Education has proudly been Victoria’s leading private not-for-profit vocational and higher education provider within the health and community services sector. For around 60 years, Mayfield Education has offered both accredited and non-accredited training courses that equip individuals with practical, work-related skills for careers in these critical sectors. Mayfield Education’s specialised training spans a range of fields, including infection control, sterilisation, operating theatre practices, aged care & disability, allied health, diabetes care, health management, nursing, and health technician services, all delivered by our highly experienced and qualified health professionals.
With a renewed vision and recent changes to its Constitution, Mayfield Education is leveraging its rich history to broaden its scope and offer a wider variety of educational programs and training services. Drawing on its long-standing reputation for reliability, experience, and specialised expertise, it continues to provide top-quality health courses to government departments, regulated bodies, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, private practices, and individuals. Mayfield Education is now committed to delivering its broad range of services to communities across the entire education sector.
Mayfield's Mission
We are committed to prepare individuals in our communities through learning and development to improve educational outcomes, ensuring they are equipped for personal and professional success, foster lifelong learning, enhance employability, and empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in an ever-evolving world, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Mayfield's Vision
As a premium provider in health education for over 60 years of experience, Mayfield Education is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through our commitment to educational excellence, innovation across diverse sectors, shaping a sustainable future where people are equipped to achieve their goals and are continually inspired through transformative, high-quality education and training.
Mayfield's Values
“FIREII: Empowering futures through Flexibility, Intimacy, Relevance, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.”
Flexibility:
We respond to change and adapt quickly to the evolving needs of our learners and communities by ensuring that we provide the best possible outcomes, empowering individuals to thrive in a dynamic world.
Intimacy:
We value individual students, create personal growth, meaningful connections with every learner, delivering education in small supportive environments demonstrated by our commitment rooted in our rich history of over 60 years.
Relevance:
We ensure our education is aligned with industry needs, fostering job readiness and strong partnerships that equip learners with the skills needed for real-world success.
Excellence:
We are committed to achieving the highest standards, striving for exceptional quality and impactful results in all our work, with a focus on making a positive difference in the lives of learners and the wider community.
Integrity:
We maintain the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our actions, ensuring trust and accountability within our community while upholding the esteemed reputation of Mayfield Education.
Innovation:
We lead premium education offerings through creativity and excellence, by delivering quality unique programs backed by our history, which meets evolving and emerging trends and challenges.
MAYFIELD EDUCATION
Our History
Mayfield Education, originally known as Mayfield Centre, was established in October 1963 to provide staff training and development for people working in public hospitals in Victoria. The Hospitals and Charity Commission established the Mayfield Centre in Toorak, which was officially open as a centre for hospital training by the Minister of Health, The Honourable R W Mack MLC, on 25 November 1963.
Ambulance Training
In 1963 the Hospitals and Charity Commission appointed Mr H. G. (Jock) Berry, former superintendent of the South Australian Ambulance Service, to the new position of Director of Ambulances for Training in Victoria. During the same year Mayfield Centre was established and provision was made for ambulance training to be conducted at the newly formed centre in addition to staff training and development for hospital personnel.
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Air Ambulance Services
The first course was offered in March 1964 and was attended by 16 ambulance superintendents. In addition to training ambulance officers the centre provided the control facilities to the air ambulance services which operated out of Moorabbin Airport. This service proved to be so effective to other parts of Victoria that all flights and patient scheduling was carried out from Mayfield Centre.
In 1975 the hospital training activities at Mayfield Centre had grown to the point where there wasn’t enough space for the ambulance officer training and the training programs for hospital staff. The Hospitals and Charities Commission approved the transfer of the ambulance training school to other premises.
Over 240 Courses and Workshops
In the late 1980’s Mayfield Centre had grown to the point where over 240 courses, workshops and seminars were being offered each year, with around 5000 hospital personnel in attendance. Many courses were conducted at hospitals around Melbourne and at hospitals in regional areas. Training was provided in management, advanced nursing techniques, extended care, occupational health and safety, along with a range of technical courses, all designed to increase knowledge and provide skills to improve the performance of those employed in health services in Victoria.
Registered Training Organisation
In the mid 1990’s Mayfield Education became a Registered Training Organisation. In 2004 Mayfield Education commenced leasing of a facility at Caulfield Hospital to accommodate the nursing program. Later in 2013 the Mayfield Board decided to invest at Hawthorn East. The redevelopment provided much needed student facilities including the lounge and computer kiosk area – with full Wi-Fi access, classroom, and a laboratory for student practical sessions.
Currently, Mayfield Education continues its historical trademark of offering specific health training in accredited and non-accredited courses in specialist health areas such as infection control, sterilisation, operating theatre, aged care & disability, allied health, diabetes, health management, nursing and health technician service areas.
Mayfield Education prides itself on the support we give our students, the quality of teaching and the ease of access to course coordinators. The quality and relevance of our programs has resulted in Mayfield Education courses often being cited as the industry preferred qualification.
Our staff hold appropriate education qualifications as well as qualifications in their area of specialty, and only external professionals considered experts in their field teach in our programs. Recent developments include contemporary and innovative blended learning experiences, which enable online access and support for all students. These standards and innovations ensure that our students receive quality tuition that is both relevant and current.
Mayfield Education’s supportive learning environment has assisted in giving many students the extra confidence and skills needed to achieve their goals. Many of our students continue to advance their employment and careers, further study, and successes.
We are committed to assisting our students to achieve, learn and advance their careers. We believe that the quality of teaching, the low student to educator ratio (resulting in small class sizes) and the level of student support provided is what makes Mayfield Education different.
(Mayfield Education acknowledges the Malvern historical society, Malvern City Council, Mr. Jeffrey Robinson, Normal J. Marshall, Neville Acklon and Mr H. G. (Jock) Berry with whom gave access to records and documents related to Mayfield Education).
MAYFIELD EDUCATION
What Makes Us Different
Student Support
Mayfield Education prides itself on the support we give our students, the quality of teaching and the ease of access to course coordinators. The range of Certificate, Short Courses and Consultancy Services has been developed to meet the needs of students and the healthcare industry at a Victorian and nationwide level. The quality and relevance of our programs has resulted in Mayfield Education courses often being cited as the industry preferred qualification.
High Standard of Education
At Mayfield Education staff hold appropriate education qualifications as well as qualifications in their area of specialty, and only external professionals considered experts in their field teach in our programs. Recent developments include contemporary and innovative blended learning experiences which enable online access and support for all students. These standards and innovations ensure that our students receive quality tuition that is both relevant and current.
Qualified Staff
Commitment
MAYFIELD EDUCATION
Strategic Statements
Student Centric
We empower all learners in our communities, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by providing accessible, lifelong education that equips them with the skills to thrive in a competitive job market, fostering a strong future for them and their communities.
Valuing People
We prioritise the growth and development of our people by offering opportunities for skill-building and fostering an inclusive, safe, and positive work environment where all can thrive.
Excellence, Growth, and Innovation
We engage and collaborate with our community stakeholders to create innovative, efficient systems and processes that drive sustainable growth, excellence, and positive change, ensuring education opportunities for all learners.
Business Development and Sustainability
We commit to maintaining ethical business practices and implementing strategies that ensure long-term success by focusing on the needs of our communities.
Quality Education
We build a skilled community workforce by fostering a high standard of education and ensuring student satisfaction, while embracing the demands of the evolving job market and aligning with industry needs
MAYFIELD STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Graduates Are Saying
I started the one-year course in 2022 and enjoyed all units, particularly those relating to the provision of operative equipment and technical support. The course is highly relevant to my job placement.
The course mirrors the practical aspects of real work-life situations. It allows for a broad introduction into the field resulting in a smooth transition to technical specificities. This is reflected in the highly technical assessment on offer. Lessons and assessments require the students' utmost commitment and preparation as a prelude to the real-world working environment. Just turning up to class will not do.
Teachers are knowledgeable; especially Ewald who has more than 30 years’ experience in the Theatre Technician field. He brings the best out of his students. He makes his classes enjoyable with humor while demanding hard work from us. He requires us to be attentive during the class to ensure our best understanding of the subjects to produce the best results possible. This ensures our every success. After a difficult start brought on by initial nervousness, I found his style helpful and easy to follow. I enjoyed this class.
The disinfection and sterilisation lecture given by Lisa Li was very informative and gave practical instruction on best practice for sterilisation. It was great to have such a vital part of our everyday practice reinforced, and the importance of strict adherence highlighted. I learnt about gold standard sterilising operations and workplace set up, common issues and how to avert these, and the importance of adhering to manufacturer’s guidelines for all solutions and processes.
Amreen (Trainer) very helpful.
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