From daunted to dedicated

Now I can read and understand my bills.
An injury or illness at work can create big changes in people’s lives. For Tasos, it set him on a whole new pathway but first he had to overcome some challenges.
“When WorkCover sent me to a Learn Local provider, I didn’t want to come. I’m 52, I don’t want to go to school.”
Tasos came to Australia as a young man and started working in a factory straightaway, so when he arrived at Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE), he found it all a bit strange.
“At first, I was lost! After two-to-three weeks I started to understand what was going on.”
After years of factory work, Tasos has now developed new skills that have really helped him better manage his life.
“Now I can use a computer at home, I can read and understand my bills and I can talk to everyone. Before I was too shy to talk English. I come now to PRACE and I learn.”
Adult literacy teacher – Rohan
“Returning to a learning environment can be very scary and daunting for some people. So, in my class I foster a relaxed, humorous and open classroom atmosphere with a focus on fascinating and thought-provoking topics that students ponder, discuss, read about and write about.”
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Fulfilling old dreams
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I love a challenge
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Learning stitch by stitch
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My time to learn
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I learn a lot from my teachers
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From dressmaker to carer
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A lifelong learning journey
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Work skills for a new life
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New challenges ahead
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A new direction
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Resilient and reconnected
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Sense of confidence
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Paying off big time
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A leader in the making
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Taking that next step
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Opening new doors
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21st century learning
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New town, new start
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From daunted to dedicated
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Taking pride in his work
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A brighter future
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Young mum finds purpose
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Computer skills for life
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At work you need digital skills
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Learning and making friends
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I just fit in here
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Time for a career shift
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An opportunity for a new career
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I wasn’t super confident
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Helping more at home
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Planning an event
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Learning to be yourself
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From the factory floor
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Finding the right help
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Caring for older people
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Building new skills