Country of origin: Paraguay
Occupation: Lawyer, Honorary Consul for Paraguay in Victoria, Director (NFP sector) and Secretary for the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries in Victoria.
“When I moved to Australia, it felt less like emigrating to a foreign country and more like closing a loop.”
Country of origin: Chile
Occupation: Business owner and head Chef at El Mercado Bakehouse
“I have learnt from Australians to have a more balanced lifestyle, to spend more time with my children, to enjoy the outdoors, to do what I want to do and not what I am expected to do.”
Country of origin: Colombia
Occupation: Musician, Psychologist, Teacher
‘Olivia Dean once said, "There's nothing brave in walking alone," and I couldn't agree more.’
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico
Occupation: Historian, Independent Researcher, Archaeologist, Translator and Spanish Teacher
“Real change happens gradually. Stay open to unexpected opportunities and indirect paths to your goals.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico
Occupation: Co-Founder and Director of La Tortilla
“With clear goals and strong determination, this experience can become one of the best decisions of your life.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico
Occupation: Director at Latin Stories Australia & Evidence and Impact Advisor at Beyond Blue
“I HAVE LEARNED TO ACCEPT THAT PART OF ME AND MY MEMORES BELONG TO MEXICO AND ANOTHER PART OF ME BELONGS HERE”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico
Occupation: Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Adviser
“MAYBE HEARTS GROW BIGGER WHEN LOVE CROSSES OCEANS — AND LEARNS TO CALL MORE THAN ONE PLACE HOME”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Colombia
Occupation: Fellow Researcher at Swinburne University of Technology
“Australia is full of possibilities for those who are willing to embrace them. You never know when something unexpected will appear and give you the chance to shine.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Puerto Rico
Occupation: Founder & CEO of The Queen of Confidence, Speaker, Author, and Coach.
“TO SUCCEED, TRUST YOUR STORY AND YOUR VOICE. AUSTRALIA IS A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY IF YOU ARE WILLING TO BE BOLD, SHOW UP AND SHARE WHO YOU ARE. YOUR DIFFERENCE IS YOUR POWER”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico
Occupation: Director and principal consultant at DS PRIMA Pty Ltd.
“I AM PROOF THAT CURIOSITY, COMMUNITY AND CONSISTENT EFFORT CAN TURN ONE YEAR ABROAD INTO A LIFE WELL LIVED”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Colombia
Occupation: Clinical Director, Integrative Practitioner and Naturopath Nurse Practitioner
“MY JOURNEY IS A TESTAMENT TO THE OPPORTUNITIES AUSTRALIA OFFERS AND THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE, PASSION AND PURPOSE”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Dominican Republic
Occupation: Dental assistant and Wellness educator
“STRENGTH LIES NOT IN HOLDING ON TIGHTLY TO WHAT WAS, BUT IN ADAPTING BRAVELY TO WHAT IS.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Argentina.
Occupation: Dean of Danford higher education
“ADAPTING BETWEEN CULTURES, EMBRACING CHALLENGES, AND BUILDING BRIDGES — THIS IS HOW WE GROW, CONNECT, AND CREATE MEANINGFUL IMPACT.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Australia and Ecuador.
Occupation: Honorary Consul of Ecuador in Victoria.
“WHEN THE WIND TURNS INTO WAVES, RIDE THE WAVE”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Mexico Occupation: Performance Marketing Specialist at Medibank and Founder & Director of Gals en Australia
“MY GOAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO SHOW MIGRANT WOMEN FROM OUR COMMUNITY THAT LANDING A PROFESSIONAL JOB IN AUSTRALIA IS ABSOLUTELY ACHIEVABLE.”
Read MoreCountry of origin: El Salvador. Occupation: Chef, Teacher, Mentor.
"I WAS TOLD, ‘NO ONE WILL EAT LATINO FOOD.’ I BELIEVED OTHERWISE—AND PROVED THAT FOOD IS A POWERFUL BRIDGE BETWEEN PEOPLE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE."
Read MoreCountry of origin: Venezuela. Occupation: Corporate Trainer at the City of Whittlesea and Founder of Professional Migrant Women.
“MIGRATION TRANSFORMED ME IN WAYS I NEVER IMAGINED. IT CHALLENGED ME, BROKE ME OPEN AND REBUILT ME INTO SOMEONE WHO SEES OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES”
Read More“WE REALISED THERE WAS A STRONG NEED FOR A SPACE WHERE PEOPLE COULD COME TOGETHER, BUILD NETWORKS AND FEEL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE BEING SO FAR AWAY FROM HOME”
Read MoreCountry of origin: Colombia, Occupation: Manager at DECCA Vic Gov.
"TAKING A LEAP INTO THE UNKNOWN TAUGHT ME RESILIENCE AND THE VALUE OF BUILDING CONNECTIONS”
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