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Roger Frankel
Roger Frankel

Country of origin: Brazil.

Occupation: Consultant and Counsellor. State of Residency: VIC. Favourite place in Australia: Melbourne for its dynamic cultural and gastronomic life. Biggest surprise when arriving to Australia: English,not understanding a single thing. 

Eliana Jones
Eliana Jones

Country of origin: Bolivia.

Occupation: Director of Filmoteca & Event Manager. State of Residency: VIC. Favourite place in Australia: Melbourne, in particular Federation Square. Biggest surprise when arriving to Australia: Lemons are yellow and limes are green. (Photo by Juan Francisco Boada)

Rafaela Lopez
Rafaela Lopez

Country of Origin: Spain.

Occupation: Historian and Social Researcher. State of residency: Victoria. Favourite place in Australia: The Australian bush, it gives me a strong sense of belonging. Biggest surprise when arriving to Australia:  the sense of endless space I found in this country.

Frank Torres
Frank Torres

Country of origin: Colombia.

Occupation: Chef, barista and café owner. State of Residency: VIC. Favourite place in Australia: Tasmania. Biggest surprise when arriving to Australia: the crazy weather and day light savings

 

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Chachy Peñalver
Chachy Peñalver

Country of Origin: Venezuela.

State of Residency: NSW. Favourite place in Australia: The Gap lookout in Watsons bay. Upon arrival: Surprised by the peculiar sound of the local birds. Photo by: Octopus Studio.

Ivan Aristeguieta
Ivan Aristeguieta

Country of Origin: Venezuela.

State of Residency: VIC. Favourite place in Australia: Adelaide Hills. Upon arrival: Surprised by how he easily connected with Australians

Alejandro Saravia
Alejandro Saravia

Country of Origin: Peru.

State of Residency: VIC. Favourite place in Australia: Byron Bay. Upon arrival: Surprised by the Australian bubble (independent and isolated). A bit behind in keeping up with fashion and lifestyle trends

Alirio Zavarce
Alirio Zavarce

Country of Origin: Venezuela.

State of Residency: SA. Favourite place in Australia: I’ve got so many, from Willunga Beach and Whaler’s Way in SA, to Port Douglas in QLD, to Mandurah in WA. Upon arrival: I was surprised by the lack of palm trees on the beach. Photo courtesy of Sam Oster

Claudia Oliveira
Claudia Oliveira

Country of Origin: Brazil.

State of Residency: NSW. Favourite place in Australia: Manly, NSW. Upon arrival: Surprised by the Australian accent (She thinks it is not as bad as you hear it in movies). Photo provided by Narrativa

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We’re very excited to share with you our new website! Designed and sponsored by the talented&creative @morandostudio To celebrate this milestone we have a special article on @la_nina_project Check it out! and visit this cool exhibition open until Sunday in Melbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #latinoaustraliana #inspiringimmigrant #immigration #immigrationstories #immigrants #inspiration #stories #since2014 #sharingstories #sharingstoriesofhope #buildingbridges #newwebsite # “ Never overestimate your own wisdom and believe you know more than the person you are dealing with” Roger Frankel is a Consultant on #LatinAmerica, a Counsellor and a #Psychotherapist. He is best know for his 10 years (and counting) #representing #Brazil as #Honorary #Consul in #Victoria. He has helped countless #Brazilians with their problems, and helped #Australians take #work missions to Brazil. He sees his life mission as bringing Brazil and Australia closer. His piece of advice for others includes: Be #humble, persevere and try to see the bigger picture. Read his story at latinstoriesaustralia.com #latinosenmelbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #buildingbridges #multiculturalmelbourne #consul #dfat #legend #coalar #consultant #helpingothers #helpinghand #support Thank you @acca_melbourne for the private viewing of Dwelling Poetically: Mexico City. The @latinstoriesaustralia community enjoyed it very much. Lucky us. #latinosenmelbourne #multiculturalmelbourne #art #mexicocity🇲🇽 #melbourne #inspiringimmigrant #latinstoriesaustralia #mexbourne #mexicansinmelbourne #mexicansinaustralia #australia #mexicansinaustralia #lastoriesaustralia #latinamerica #mexicanartist #museumprofessionals #artsmanagement #independentartist #independentcurator #melbourneart #mexicanart #mexicanartist #mexicanartistcollective #mac #publicrecords #buildingbridges #latinosenmelbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #storyteller Next week discover Roger Frankel’s story. He represents Brazil as Honorary Consul in Victoria since 2007. He is an knowledgeable consultant on Latin America, with a particular focus on Education, who is able to draw from his previous experiences as Ambassador for Australia in several Latin American countries. He is also a Counsellor and Psychotherapist passionate about helping Brazilians in need. He sees his life mission as bringing Brazil and Australia closer.#latinos #brasileiro #immigration #immigrants #buildingbridges #ambassador #dfat #multilingual #counselor #latinstoriesaustralia #latinosenmelbourne #contribution #volunteer #publicservice #abrisa Be part of Building Bridges. An exhibition that showcases our stories, traditions, cultural heritage and identity. You are still on time to share your story. This exhibition is supported by @sbsspanish Go to our website to start your journey. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ #buildingbridges @triniespinosa @mariacristinaabela @latinstoriesaustralia @habana33 〰 #eventstyling #eventdesign #eventdesigner #productiondesign #productiondesigner #museum #gallery #i❤myjob #curator #exhibition #melbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #mexbourne #mexicansinmelbourne #mexicansinaustralia #australia #mexicansinaustralia #jaguarroar #lastoriesaustralia #latinamerica #mexicanartist #museumprofessionals #artsmanagement #independentartist #independentcurator #melbourneart #mexicanart #mexicanartist #mexicanartistcollective #mac #publicrecords Be part of Building Bridges. An exhibition that showcases our stories, traditions, cultural heritage and identity. You are still on time to share your story. This exhibition is supported by @sbsspanish Go to our website to start your journey. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ #buildingbridges @triniespinosa @mariacristinaabela @latinstoriesaustralia @habana33 〰 #eventstyling #eventdesign #eventdesigner #productiondesign #productiondesigner #museum #gallery #i❤myjob #curator #exhibition #melbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #mexbourne #mexicansinmelbourne #mexicansinaustralia #australia #mexicansinaustralia #jaguarroar #lastoriesaustralia #latinamerica #mexicanartist #museumprofessionals #artsmanagement #independentartist #independentcurator #melbourneart #mexicanart #mexicanartist #mexicanartistcollective #mac #publicrecords Be part of Building Bridges. An exhibition that showcases our stories, traditions, cultural heritage and identity. You are still on time to share your story. This exhibition is supported by @sbsspanish Go to our website to start your journey. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ #buildingbridges @triniespinosa @mariacristinaabela @latinstoriesaustralia @habana33 〰 #eventstyling #eventdesign #eventdesigner #productiondesign #productiondesigner #museum #gallery #i❤myjob #curator #exhibition #melbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #mexbourne #mexicansinmelbourne #mexicansinaustralia #australia #mexicansinaustralia #jaguarroar #lastoriesaustralia #latinamerica #mexicanartist #museumprofessionals #artsmanagement #independentartist #independentcurator #melbourneart #mexicanart #mexicanartist #mexicanartistcollective #mac #publicrecords Be part of Building Bridges. An exhibition that showcases our stories, traditions, cultural heritage and identity. You are still on time to share your story. This exhibition is supported by @sbsspanish Go to our website to start your journey. ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ #buildingbridges @triniespinosa @mariacristinaabela @latinstoriesaustralia @habana33 〰 #eventstyling #eventdesign #eventdesigner #productiondesign #productiondesigner #museum #gallery #i❤myjob #curator #exhibition #melbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #mexbourne #mexicansinmelbourne #mexicansinaustralia #australia #mexicansinaustralia #jaguarroar #lastoriesaustralia #latinamerica #mexicanartist #museumprofessionals #artsmanagement #independentartist #independentcurator #melbourneart #mexicanart #mexicanartist #mexicanartistcollective #mac #publicrecords Do you want to meet in person some of the inspiring stories we have published? ACCA - Australian Centre for Contemporary Art & Latin Stories Australia invite you to a private viewing of the exhibition "Dwelling Poetically: Mexico City " on Sat 26 May at 11 AM where you will have the chance to meet them. 5 lucky winners will have the opportunity to come along. To enter the draw you have to visit https://latinstoriesaus.mysocialpinpoint.com/building-bridges#/ to share with us what you do in Victoria (If you have already responded on social pin point just comment below).🔊 Entries close on Sunday 13 May.Winners announced Mon 14 May. #meetthestories #reallife #immigration #immigrants #latinosenmelbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #buildingbridges “Everyone you meet carries a lesson for you and is part of greater plan". Eliana Jones is the Director of Melbourne Filmoteca and is also an event manager. She first came to #Australia in #1989 as an exchange student. Destiny and love brought her back ten years later. Through her different roles and #passion for event management, she has raised #awareness, and/or money, for causes she strongly believes in: Latin American culture, opportunities for #children, #refugees and #asylum seekers and funds for Mexico following the 2017 earthquake. Her piece of advice for others includes: trust in life, connect with people and be resilient. Read her story at latinstoriesaustralia.com #latinosenmelbourne #latinstoriesaustralia #latinas #bolivia #cine #volunteer #acmi #filmoteca #eventplanner #causas #migration #migrants #migrantscontribute #immigration #immigrants #strenght #buildingbridges
 

 

 

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