Getting a driver's licence
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Former tourism workers fill aged care labour gaps during COVID-19
When Australia’s COVID-19 travel restrictions kicked in, Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) workers Teremita Loeru, Tiein Taite and Maatai Tamaiti were stood down from their roles in the tourism industry.
Video - 'We can build our country's economy too!'
Joe, James and Junior started working at Queensland Berries in Australia through the Pacific Labour Scheme in early 2021. After only 2 months, they already had clear goals for how they plan to use the money they earn and the skills they learn in Australia when they return home to Solomon Islands.
Learning new skills in Australia – and starting businesses back home
At Mossmont Nurseries in Griffith, New South Wales, seasonal workers from Timor-Leste are not only learning valuable tree-growing skills, they are also cultivating the future health and wealth of their families back home.
Video - Postcard from Brisbane, Queensland to Kiribati
The COVID-19 pandemic forced I-Kiribati tourism workers Retati 'Rita' Tekaai, Maatai Tamaiti and Tereimita Ioeru into new industries that had labour shortages. In a message home to family and friends, Retati says they are staying positive in true I-Kiribati style, being happy, confident and laughing all the time.
Solomon Islanders are supported by their community in Australia
In March 2020, Stephen Tani joined the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) with 9 other men from Solomon Islands, and was soon recruited by RWM to work in an abattoir in Ararat, Victoria. Not long after the group had settled in, the COVID-19 pandemic struck and changed everything.
Video - 'It's not often you don't see them smiling'
Rocky Ponds Produce in Gumlu, North Queensland, relies on workers from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu to ensure its capsicum and melon products reach the customer. Operations Manager Evan Chapman says the workers are diligent and thorough, and it's not often you don't see them smiling.
Tongan workers find home away from home in Queensland
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Kesaia Helu, Valeti Kolo and Viliami Kolo from Tonga are enjoying their time in Australia picking and packing fruit thanks to great workmates and a supportive employer.
Video - Postcard from Monduran, Queensland to Vanuatu
In uncertain times during the pandemic, Samson, Angus, Jeremiah and Julien were relatively isolated while picking citrus fruit for Simfresh in Monduran, Queensland. In this video, they share their stories of how they enjoy their work and send messages back to their family and friends back home.
Video - Postcard from Bowen, Queensland to Samoa
Supervisor Auvele works as a personal carer at Bolton Clarke in Bowen, North Queensland. In this video she explains why she enjoys working in Australia and sends a message home to her family.