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Fulfilling old dreams
As a refugee arriving in Australia from Burundi 3 years ago, Omer had to face more than leaving his home country and settling in a new one.
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I love a challenge
Coming from a refugee camp in Malawi to Australia was not easy, but Ayan is the type of person who thrives on a challenge.
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Learning stitch by stitch
Amina has discovered the joy of getting together with others to sew and to improve her English language skills at the same time.
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My time to learn
Mey has found connection, happiness and new beginnings through an English program Dallas Neighbourhood House.
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I learn a lot from my teachers
Thi My Hanh Nguyen was looking for a new start in community services after moving back to Victoria from Queensland.
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From dressmaker to carer
Sokha knew she needed to undertake further training to get an ongoing job in Australia so she also enrolled in a Learn Local Skills for Work and Study course.
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A lifelong learning journey
Brayden’s journey with Foundation Learning Centre (FLC) has truly been lifelong because it started with the Centre’s pre-school program.
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Work skills for a new life
Saw arrived in Australia after spending 10 years in a refugee camp. A single dad of two young daughters, Saw wanted to make a good life for his family.
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New challenges ahead
Young mum of two, Georgia, became a champion learner at Zoe Support and built a strong foundation to achieve success in future studies.
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A new direction
Jason gained new skills and the confidence to move forward after completing a program at Bridge Darebin Neighbourhood House.
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Resilient and reconnected
It took some discipline but Haylee got her life back on track through a digital and work skills program at Cire Services.
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Sense of confidence
Cliff joined Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre in 2018. He was introduced to the Centre through his wife who worked as the Centre’s kitchen assistant.
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Paying off big time
Taking the Noweyung Kick Start Your Career in Health course was a big step for Bryanna Paynter-Harvie, but the effort paid off big time.
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A leader in the making
After completing hospitality and retail studies at Learn Local provider Community College Gippsland, Colleen is now happily employed and flourishing.
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Taking that next step
After some years at home looking after her family, Kelly decided the time was right to explore new possibilities for herself.
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Opening new doors
Milad worked hard for 20 years in different workplaces, including a factory and a laundry business but he needed help with his reading and writing.
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21st century learning
When Martyn started a learning program at Echuca Neighbourhood House, he really just wanted to update his resume. But learning has opened up his world.
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New town, new start
Moving to a new town often means making some adjustments but it also offers plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges.
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From daunted to dedicated
When WorkCover sent Tasos to a Learn Local provider, he wasn't interested. At 52, he didn't want to go back to school.
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Taking pride in his work
Sammy really loves working outdoors. He enjoys the experience and teamwork involved in building and regenerating a garden.
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A brighter future
Kitti moved from Thailand to Australia in 2016. She had been a teacher for 13 years in Thailand but her qualifications were not recognised here.
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Young mum finds purpose
Hanging out with the wrong crowd left Rebecca alone and at risk of being homeless. Returning to study gave her a new purpose.
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Computer skills for life
Just doing your banking or booking some airline tickets requires sound digital skills in our technology driven world.
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At work you need digital skills
The workplace has changed a lot and Paul found that he needed to new technology skills to remain current and use computerised equipment.
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Learning and making friends
Moe and Ngoc are in the same English language class. They both want to improve their language skills to find work but their friendship is important too.
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I just fit in here
Sarah Jane is a single mum who wanted to help her son with his school work. Sarah Jane's attitude to learning has totally changed.
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Time for a career shift
Vicki found her customer service job in sales and manufacturing stressful. It was time to find a new job that better suited her needs and lifestyle.
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An opportunity for a new career
Isam was interested in aged care but he wanted to know more about the sector so he attended a new mentoring program.
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I wasn’t super confident
Mason was referred to The Bridge, a Learn Local provider located in Preston, from a Disability Employment Service. He was searching for work.
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Helping more at home
Emily is currently studying work education. It's important to Emily to further her education so that she can get a good job.
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Planning an event
Penny is currently learning how to plan, prepare and coordinate an event. She is also getting some hands-on experience.
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Learning to be yourself
Samantha wants everyone to know that having a disability doesn't need to hold you back from further study or finding a job.
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From the factory floor
Maxine worked in a factory for 30 years. This work was a bit repetitive and less about interacting and communicating with people
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Finding the right help
Yuki has been in Australia for ten years but she has never found the right support to help her improve her English language skills.
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Caring for older people
Dominic cares about people. He previously worked in customer care before returning to study at Laverton Community Education Centre.
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Building new skills
Vui came to live in Australia after the Vietnam War over 36 years ago. She could not speak or understand English. Over the years, she has found support at Yarraville Community Centre.
