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Blue Tongue

Updated 2026-08-05 · 2,217 reviewed · 130 listed · Scored from 93 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(93) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs & Inclusive CareLearning CenterEducation Center
Blue Tongue
Services
Special Needs & Inclusive Care, Learning Center, Education Center
Reviews
93

What recent reviews say

Blue Tongue's team consistently delivers responsive, hands-on support. Reviewers praise the professionalism of named staff like Makere Te Maiharoa and Tahlia Hadwiger, who follow up quickly and guide people through recruitment and training with genuine care.

The business combines structured training (bus operation, heavy vehicle mechanics, electrician certifications) with employment placement, particularly for mining and transport roles across Australia and internationally. Many reviewers credit the team with relocating them from Africa or elsewhere to secure jobs with Go West, Rio Tinto, and other major employers.

Praised for
  • responsive and attentive staff
  • professional training delivery
  • strong job placement outcomes
  • dedicated named staff (Makere, Tahlia, Mike, Lina)
  • international relocation support
responsive-managementqualified-staffwarm-environment
Best for: People seeking vocational training and job placement in mining, bus driving, or heavy vehicle trades, especially international applicants.

Strengths

  • Dedicated staff who respond quickly and support beyond the transaction
  • Strong placement outcomes with major employers (Rio Tinto, Go West)
  • Structured training with nationally recognised qualifications
  • International relocation and visa pathway support

Worth knowing

  • Staff named frequently: Makere Te Maiharoa, Tahlia Hadwiger, Mike, Lina-all praised for responsiveness and follow-up
  • Courses cited: Coach Bus Operator, Heavy Duty Diesel Technician, Automotive Electrician, Rail Signalling Technician
  • Employers mentioned: Go West, Rio Tinto, mining companies in Tom Price and surrounding WA sites
  • International Talent Program facilitates relocation for skilled workers from Africa and elsewhere
  • VR training equipment noted as 'cool' and current
  • Makere Te Maiharoa mentioned in 8+ reviews as especially supportive to international applicants

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.83 average across the 6 special needs & inclusive care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 84
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-08-05