Australia's Red Centre is a vastly different environment to the blue waters of the Pacific, but one group of Fijians has embraced the change – moving to the outback to learn new skills and earn an income working at one of Australia’s most iconic locations.   

Cynthia is a food and beverage attendant for Discovery Parks’ Kings Canyon Resort in the Northern Territory. She has been using the opportunity to learn new skills and earn an income.

A group of 24 ni-Vanuatu hospitality workers have swapped the Pacific ocean for the red cliffs of Kings Canyon in Australia's outback, embracing the opportunity to gain a new perspective on their industry.

Clifton joined the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to help his family’s future, but an unexpected promotion has given him the skills to move in a new career direction.

Ni-Vanuatu hospitality workers Cynthia and Lillian have swapped the Pacific ocean for the red cliffs of Kings Canyon in Australia's outback, embracing the opportunity to gain a new perspective on their industry.

A group of Fijian Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers in Queensland have completed social media self-defence training, helping them recognise and respond to online scams and abuse so they can make the most of the platforms they use to communicate with family and friends back home.

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services currently employs a number of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers from Samoa and Solomon Islands in Alice Springs in personal care, cooking, cleaning and maintenance roles. A cultural support staff member has helped them connect with the community and culture and settle in to their new jobs and life in Australia.

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a residential aged care provider in the Northern Territory, currently employing Samoan and Solomon Islands workers in personal care, cooking, cleaning and maintenance roles. 

Cezaltino joined the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to create opportunities for his younger brothers in Timor-Leste and his pursuit of excellence is paying off for him, his fellow workers and his family.

Kevin Bong and his fellow ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers have developed a positive reputation in the South Australian community of Goolwa - and not just for harvesting vegetables.