When Hawa (Alice) arrived in Australia from Guinea in December 2021, she was filled with optimism and excitement for her new life. A French-speaking doctor from West Africa, Alice had recently married and was settling into a new chapter with her husband. But as the dust of the initial transition settled, reality set in. “I […]

Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) in Fairfield was recognised for its huge contribution to the community, in a statement to the NSW Lower House by Fairfield MP David Saliba.

Australia welcomed an increased number of humanitarian arrivals in February, and English language skills will be paramount to their settlement journey. NSF colleges across southwest Sydney and Canberra are preparing to meet the new arrivals with education and hope this month.

Australia has a wide range of government services designed to support residents in various aspects of life – from healthcare and social welfare to tax, housing and employment. These services are essential in helping individuals access the support they need to live well, stay healthy and thrive in their careers.  However, navigating these programs can […]

When Bahiya Masri arrived in Australia from Lebanon in February 2024, she had big dreams, but the reality of adjusting to life in a new country was overwhelming. Everything, including language, culture, and everyday tasks, felt like a challenge.  “I had no experience in anything here for work,” Bahiya says. “Also, I wasn’t good at […]

I have always loved books. When I was younger, my father had a big library in our home, and now in Australia, my favourite thing to do is to spend time in the library. Back home in Iran, my mother is holding onto all my books for me.  I was born in the city of […]

When Nhu first arrived in Australia with no English she was so shy even a conversation with her Australian neighbours was terrifying to her. But within two years of undertaking the Adult Migrant English Program at NSF Cabramatta, Nhu has secured a job. When Nhu first arrived in Australia in 2020, the language barrier seemed […]

Harmony Week is celebrated from Monday 17 – Sunday 23 March 2025. It recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. At Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) we celebrate our amazing staff and clients who have overcome adversity to find a sense of belonging with us.

Beheshta was never able to work as a chemical engineer in Afghanistan after completing her degree because of the strict rules for women. Since arriving in Australia as a refugee, she is working towards a bright future with the support of Navitas Skilled Futures. Beheshta always wanted to be an engineer. At home in Afghanistan, […]

Teaching has always been my calling. All the women in my family are teachers. In my classroom, I help students who have endured unimaginable hardships because I have lived through the same things.  I was born in Kirkuk, Iraq, in 1967, a multicultural town where Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens, and Assyrians lived peacefully. My family is […]

NSF Bankstown and Cabramatta students were treated to sun, safety and a TV appearance when they attended the Migrant Beach Safety Day at Tamarama Beach in Sydney over the summer.

If you’re a new Australian looking for support in securing employment, or you’re receiving payments from Centrelink, you may have heard of Workforce Australia.  But what does Workforce Australia do, how are they connected to Centrelink and what does Navitas Skilled Futures have to do with this service?  In this blog post, the team from […]