News stories tagged with "adult migrant english program"

International Womens Day is a day of acknowledgement for the inequities that still exist for women globally. Migrant and refugee women face intersectionality in particular, their specific challenges multifaceted. Sanja Nikolic is an exceptional example of a young woman who’s facing these challenges head on. After moving to Australia from Serbia, she enrolled in the […]

Growing up behind the Iron Curtain in communist Czechoslovakia during the 1970s was a disheartening period for Vlasta Gunning and her family; however, this period of her life shaped her future. Vlasta shared the story of her upbringing, her involvement in the Velvet Revolution, and how, at Navitas Skilled Futures, she now supports migrants and […]

Mariam’s journey from Guinea to Sydney is a powerful example of how education and the backing of a supportive community can lead to profound change. In 2022, Mariam and her brother made their way to Sydney under an Orphan Relative visa, driven by a quest for safety and a new beginning after facing significant hardships […]

Adapting to life in a new country can be a challenging experience, particularly for those who arrive with limited English. Amid the obstacles, stories of resilience and triumph emerge, like Keomony’s journey with her husband and two children from Cambodia to Australia. Her subsequent experience through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at Navitas Skilled […]

Oranan’s journey from Thailand to Australia is all about her determination, passion, and the pursuit of long-held dreams. Oranan moved to Sydney in December 2021, motivated by the opportunity to improve her English and the entrepreneurial possibilities that Australia offered. She was also drawn by the country’s vibrant photography and filming locations. Having worked in […]

In 2021, Safa embarked on a challenging journey from Kabul, Afghanistan, leaving behind her family and homeland. As she navigated the transition to life in Australia, Safa discovered a supportive and inclusive community at Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF), prompting her to enrol in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at NSF’s Liverpool campus in south-west […]

In 2018, Kamar arrived from Syria with her family. Faced with the challenge of no English, Kamar enrolled at Navitas Skilled Futures determined to build a brighter future for her family.

Last week, Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) launched ‘The AMEP & Me’ art exhibition at the Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. The exhibition was created by NSF students to mark 75 years of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) an initiative that supports the English language settlement needs of migrants and refugees. It also celebrated 25 years […]