About us

Trained Safe by Vmation

We specialise in creating eLearning courses that engage learners through interactive elements, bespoke animation, and client-specific video. We deliver tailored training solutions that ensure best practice and knowledge retention for businesses dedicated to safety and compliance.

Engaging, Interactive Learning

Unlock the power of eLearning with courses that captivate through interactive elements and custom animations.

Tailored Training Solutions

We deliver bespoke eLearning designed to meet the unique safety, quality, onboarding and compliance needs of your business.

Client-Specific Video Content

Bring your training to life with personalised animation or live video content that reflects the specifics of your organisation and industry.

Focused on upskilling your people

Our courses are designed to help learners retain critical knowledge, driving safety and compliance excellence.
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Out team

Meet our team

Nic Hawkins

Managing Director
Meet Nic! With over 30 years of experience in Government, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing, Nic brings a wealth of expertise. As the founder of Vmation, he has shaped the company into Australia's leading film, animation, and eLearning studio. His passion for education, particularly in maths and science, fuels his drive to tell compelling stories around complex topics. Under Nic’s leadership, Vmation consistently delivers high-quality, on-budget projects, powered by a fully in-house team of top-tier animators, videographers and eLearning SCORM and instructional design specialists.

Lydia Tomkins 

General Manager and Project Co-codinator
Meet Lydia! Overseeing the instructional design strategy and implementation for eLearning projects at Trained Safe, her expertise spans strategic planning, project management, and effective collaboration with key personnel to ensure smooth execution. Lydia’s goal is to establish clear project milestones that address clients' highest-priority needs, while delivering outcomes that meet your expectations and organisational standards. 

Tom Nastro

 Senior Producer, Learning Experience Designer
Meet Tom! As the Senior Producer and Learning Experience Designer, Tom combines creativity with technical insight to elevate every project he oversees. With a strong background in production and design, he is dedicated to crafting immersive and effective learning experiences that not only engage and inspire learners but also align seamlessly with your company's branding and tone. Tom thrives on collaboration, working closely with cross-functional teams to transform innovative ideas into reality. His unwavering commitment to quality and excellence ensures that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations.

Aidan Solly

Senior Animator, Multimedia Instructional Designer and SCORM Compliance Specialist
Meet Aidan! A talented animator and creative chameleon, Aidan brings adaptability and expertise to every project. From digital illustration and animation to eLearning SCORM and 3D, his diverse skill set makes him an invaluable asset to our team. Aidan thrives on pushing boundaries and exploring innovative techniques to create captivating and engaging content. His dedication to excellence is reflected in the satisfaction of delivering results that truly resonate with audiences.

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