News stories tagged with "Sydney"

Meet the two Navitas Skilled Futures trainers from south-west Sydney who have been selected to visit Indonesia and see the transformative impact of the Navitas Education Trust’s funding of a new eco school building. 

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 […]

For Gazelle, enrolling in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) was a key part of her search for a place to call home, allowing her to find peace and safety for herself and her young family and pursue her career in graphic design.  Originally from Iran, Gazelle came to Australia in May 2023 with her […]