News stories tagged with "Navitas Skilled Futures"

“It’s like, being away from home, and in a couple of hours we feel like we belong to many places all at once and they all feel like home.” Harmony Day brought Navitas Skilled Futures’ (NSF) college communities together in the most inspiring way, through shared food, cultural pride, creativity, music, and connection. Across all […]

“NSF has truly changed my life by helping me read, write, and spell. I want my friends to feel the same sense of progress and possibility, which is why I have encouraged them to join and benefit from the SEE program as well.”  Born in Cook Islands, Desmond moved to Australia permanently in 2000. His educational journey was interrupted […]

Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) Parramatta college kicked off the Year of Fire Horse with vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations. Lunar New Year is a cherished tradition for East and Southeast Asian communities worldwide, bringing families together to honour ancestors and welcome good fortune.   Being far from home country did not dampen the Lunar New Year spirit at NSF. The students and teachers came together to bring the celebration to life […]

“I am incredibly grateful for the free education provided through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) with Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF). This place has given me more than just English lessons, it has given me confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging.”   Vinh came to Australia from Vietnam in 2023, with a heart full of hope and dreams. Leaving family […]

This week is Refugee Week (Sunday 15 June to Saturday 21 June). Its theme, ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’ celebrates the strength that comes from embracing difference, and the power of inclusive, multicultural communities to help people rebuild their lives. We spoke to NSF Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Basim Shamaon, to hear how important a diverse […]

Content director and professional writer Alex Simpson dedicates his time to helping clients at Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) unlock their creative voice in a new country. Through his Global Voices Content Mentorship Program, he is making a positive impact on the lives of migrants and refugees. When Alex Simpson began volunteering with Navitas Skilled Futures […]

Starting a business in a new country isn’t easy – but with the right support, it’s possible. A new community project developed between Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) and Welcome Merchant aims to empower refugee, asylum seeker and migrant entrepreneurs by providing free digital and financial literacy sessions. 

Representatives of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations recently visited Navitas Skilled Futures Auburn, where they met trainers and clients participating in the Australian Government-funded SEE Program.  Navitas Skilled Futures (NSF) Auburn was delighted to welcome Directors of the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations […]

Navitas Skilled Futures has launched five new streams as part of its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program, which will enable participants to pathway through to for work or further education. Navitas Skilled Futures Business Development Manager, Michelle Foote, says that after evaluating feedback from the market, five new exciting streams have been created, enabling […]

During Refugee Week, Navitas Skilled Futures’s Basim Shamaon received a prestigious NSW Humanitarian Award for his outstanding work with refugees.

He spoke to Fiona West about his own journey as a young Iraqi refugee and how it helped him find his calling in a vocation devoted to helping others.