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Blue Tongue

Updated 2026-09-05 · 2,998 reviewed · 153 listed · Scored from 94 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(94) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs & Inclusive CareLearning CenterEducation Center
Blue Tongue
Location
Perth
Services
Special Needs & Inclusive Care, Learning Center, Education Center
Reviews
94
Ranking
#7 in Special Needs & Inclusive Care
Best for
jobseekers transitioning to mining, transport, or skilled trades; international workers seeking Australian employment and sponsorship support

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What reviewers think

Reviewers consistently report smooth, supportive recruitment and job placement across mining, transport, and skilled trades. Staff respond quickly to inquiries and guide candidates through training, visa sponsorship, and employment with major operators like Rio Tinto, Go West, and Transperth.

The team, particularly Makere Te Maiharoa and Tahlia Hadwiger, earn specific praise for hands-on mentoring and follow-through. Training uses current technology including VR equipment. Most participants credit Blue Tongue with enabling career transitions or successful migration to Australia, with placements reported in Perth, Tom Price, and regional mines.

Praised for
  • responsive, professional staff
  • strong recruitment and job placement support
  • structured training with modern equipment
  • supportive onboarding for international workers
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Best for: jobseekers transitioning to mining, transport, or skilled trades; international workers seeking Australian employment and sponsorship support

Strengths

  • direct job placement with major operators
  • hands-on staff mentoring through recruitment and onboarding
  • vocational training with VR and modern equipment
  • international visa and relocation support

Worth knowing

  • Makere Te Maiharoa and Tahlia Hadwiger named repeatedly for recruitment support and follow-up
  • Mike credited as knowledgeable trainer (bus and plant mechanics)
  • Coach Bus Operator Program and Diesel Technician training noted
  • VR training equipment mentioned
  • clients working in Tom Price mines and for operators Go West, Rio Tinto, Transperth, Bus West

What reviews say by service

Learning Center
Training delivery using modern tech (VR) praised; participants credit structured courses with enabling job placements.
Education Center
Vocational education linked to employment outcomes; Coach Bus and diesel technician programs mentioned positively.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.72 average across the 14 special needs & inclusive care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Our Rubric
Star rating 84
Review volume 86
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Questions people ask

Does Blue Tongue help with visa sponsorship and relocation to Australia?
Yes. Multiple reviewers credit Blue Tongue's international program with facilitating migration, job placement, and onboarding support. Staff assist with paperwork and career guidance throughout the process.
What types of training and jobs does Blue Tongue offer?
They offer vocational training in bus driving, coach operation, diesel mechanics, and mobile plant work, with direct job placements reported at mining companies (Rio Tinto, Go West) and transport operators (Transperth, Bus West) across Perth and regional sites.
Are staff responsive to questions during recruitment and training?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note quick phone and message replies, often within minutes, from staff including Makere Te Maiharoa and Tahlia Hadwiger.
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Last updated 2026-09-05