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Juan Pablo Guerrero
Juan Pablo Guerrero

Country of origin: Colombia

Occupation:  Field Training Officer at Casey Station in Antarctica working for the Australian Antarctic Division. State of Residency: Antarctica (not a state per se). Australia is responsible for this part of the Antarctic continent and it is home for now. Favourite place in Australia: Mt. Kosciusko. Upon Arrival: Surprised by the care-free and relaxed nature of people - No worries, at all!

Roberto Jiménez Vela
Roberto Jiménez Vela

Country of origin: Peru.

Occupation:  Senior Geology Consultant. State of Residency: WA. Favourite place in Australia: Perth. Upon arrival: surprised by the Aussie accent. Even though I spoke good English, sometimes I could not understand anything.

Irma Enriquez
Irma Enriquez

Country of origin: Mexico.

Occupation:  Pianist, accompanist, researcher and music educator. State of Residency: NSW. Favourite place in Australia: Cairns. Upon arrival: Surprised by the shops closing at 5 pm!

Mariafe Artacho del Solar
Mariafe Artacho del Solar

Country of origin: Peru

Occupation: Athlete. State of Residency: SA. Favourite place in Australia: The beach. Upon arrival: Surprised by everything being so clean, the traffic being so organised and that there was so much order.

 

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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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LSA Q&A session as part of the @spanishlanguagefiestamelb A very insightful session! Thanks to our panelists @Alejandro Vargas, @Karina Ojeda @Eliana Jones and @robertobarajash Q&A with inspiring Latin American immigrants at The Spanish Language Fiesta #SLF2019 #inspiringstories #latinos #contribution #latina #latinstoriesaistralia “Success does not fall from the sky. It is the consequence of well-planned and organised hard work”. Roberto Jimenez Vela is a Senior Geologist Consultant with over 20 years of experience working in underground mining and exploration on several mining projects in Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina. He experienced challenges such as working in extreme conditions and handling cultural diversity. He advises others to be persistent but patient, plan thoroughly and consider possibilities. Read his story today https://www.latinstoriesaustralia.com/blog/2019/3/24/roberto-jimnez-vela International Women’s day: recognising the effort of to all the amazing women out there #InternationalWomen’sday #inspire #strength #nurture #growth #transform #contribute #enjoy #community #latinas Latin Stories Australia – FOUR Tickets GIVEAWAY for “Everybody Knows” starring Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem, in cinemas from March 7 #ABOUT: The film follows Laura (Penélope Cruz) on her travels from Argentina to her small home town in Spain for her sister’s wedding, bringing her two children along for the occasion. Amid the joyful reunion and festivities, the eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, various family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed. #HOW TO WIN: Have a look at our published stories in our website and comment below on a challenge, mentioned in the story to, you identify with. We will make a raffle next Sunday and announce the winners! (in-season passes can be used at any participating cinema for the season of the film). "Regardless of which stage of life you are in, it is important to believe in yourself" Irma Enriquez is a pianist, accompanist, researcher and music educator. She is the recipient of several awards recognising her outstanding career and her contribution promoting Latin American cultural heritage in Australia. As an independent musician with no Australian references, entering the music scene and starting her own piano studio was a challenge. She advises others to “believe in yourself” and to “be prepared but also to be realistic”. Read her story today. https://www.latinstoriesaustralia.com/blog/2019/2/18/irma-enriquez #WEAREALLEQUAL #latinas@victoria We want to hear from you ▶️ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6GNNLYK . #genderequality #latinas #migrants #Victoria #australia #niunamas #awareness #familyviolence “Believe in what you want and go for it” @mariafe_beach1 is a full time beach volleyball athlete, #Rio2016 #Olympian and under 23 world #champion. Together with her volleyball partner Taliqua, they are currently ranked 6th in the #world and aiming to be on top of the podium in #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games. As a young migrant who did not speak any English, sports became her way to communicate and make friends. She faced sport stereotypes challenges but her hard work saw her succeed all the way to the top. She advises others to go for it and enjoy the journey. Read her story today. ▶️ https://www.latinstoriesaustralia.com/blog/2019/1/29/mariafe-artacho-del-solar #hardwork #strong #peru #australia #immigration #downundersports #peruviangirl #australiangirl #olympic #latinstoriesaustralia #inspiration #1.73 #latinoz #latinosenaustralia #immigrationstories #TBT🔙. #buildingbridges #all #photos #details #stories Click ▶️ https://www.latinstoriesaustralia.com/building-bridges-1 #latinos #contribution #exhibition #stories #freeevents #culture #music #gastronomy #art #organisations #sport #volunteers #folk #festivals #publicsector #entrepreneurs #family #multiculturalism “I feel very privileged to have served the Hispano-American community all these years” Julio Altamirano is a #citizen #media #producer. He is a member of the board for @c31melbourne and the Director of Antena Hispana TV and #TV program “Entre todos”.He has recently been named convener for all the #Spanish programs for radio station @3zzzspanish_92.3fm . In his migration journey he experienced instances of #racism but his biggest challenge was choosing to have a major career #change.He advises others to #volunteer and to never stop learning. #latinstoriesaustralia #migrants #migrantes #immigration #migrationisbeautiful #contribution #chile #tvproducer #volunteer #latinos #latinoz #givingvoicesociety #radio #example
 

 

 

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