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From West Africa to Wollongong
Leaving the camp was a hope we all shared as refugees, regardless of where we were from. The two refugee camps I lived in Bénin housed people from different countries in Africa - some from Congo, Nigeria, Ch... READ MORELeaving the camp was a hope we all shared as refugees, regardless of where we were from. The two refugee camps I lived in Bénin housed people from different countries in Africa - some from Congo, Nigeria, Ch... READ MORE -
Applied English learning to help people better understand Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can lead to adverse outcomes such as blindness, lower limb loss, or heart attacks and stroke which can impact have a big impact on a person’s life. Thankfull... READ MOREDiabetes is a chronic health condition that can lead to adverse outcomes such as blindness, lower limb loss, or heart attacks and stroke which can impact have a big impact on a person’s life. Thankfull... READ MORE -
Federal Member for Holt sees learning in action at Hampton Park
The visit was inspired by MAX’s partnership with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health and their shared goal of providing holistic support to migrant and refugee women in Melbourne. The SEE pro... READ MOREThe visit was inspired by MAX’s partnership with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health and their shared goal of providing holistic support to migrant and refugee women in Melbourne. The SEE pro... READ MORE -
Nina sees success thanks to Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
*Image: for privacy reasons, Nina chose not to have her photo shown. Image is stock. The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Empl... READ MORE*Image: for privacy reasons, Nina chose not to have her photo shown. Image is stock. The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Empl... READ MORE -
Gemma’s fresh start in Australia
“I hope to work but I don’t know if I’ll get a chance. I don’t know about my age. I love work. I love being busy. Work gives value to a person. It develops character and brings love to a person,” shares Gemma.”... READ MORE“I hope to work but I don’t know if I’ll get a chance. I don’t know about my age. I love work. I love being busy. Work gives value to a person. It develops character and brings love to a person,” shares Gemma.”... READ MORE -
With English Gemma has the world at her feet again
The AMEP has been helping migrants like Gemma to grow their confidence in English and find their feet in Australia for many years. In fact, Government supported English programs for migrants have been running i... READ MOREThe AMEP has been helping migrants like Gemma to grow their confidence in English and find their feet in Australia for many years. In fact, Government supported English programs for migrants have been running i... READ MORE -
SEE program helps change Seema's life
Seema came to Australia from India in 2018. While she speaks three languages, English is not her strongest. And, while she wanted to work, that meant employers were reluctant to give her a chance. ... READ MORESeema came to Australia from India in 2018. While she speaks three languages, English is not her strongest. And, while she wanted to work, that meant employers were reluctant to give her a chance. ... READ MORE -
Entrepreneurial Afghan shines in Tassie
After establishing herself on Australia’s Apple Isle, Afghan migrant Faride Habibollahi is taking steps to build her dream business – and contribute to her adopted community. When 45-year-old Faride arrived in ... READ MOREAfter establishing herself on Australia’s Apple Isle, Afghan migrant Faride Habibollahi is taking steps to build her dream business – and contribute to her adopted community. When 45-year-old Faride arrived in ... READ MORE -
Migrants welcome return of face-to-face English classes
Humanitarian refugees and other migrants have welcomed the return of face-to-face English classes by MAX in the Hunter region. MAX supported students back into the classroom in August after COVID restric... READ MOREHumanitarian refugees and other migrants have welcomed the return of face-to-face English classes by MAX in the Hunter region. MAX supported students back into the classroom in August after COVID restric... READ MORE