Chantel and Ayla Moussad came to Australia three years ago to escape the Syrian civil war.
“It was difficult because I didn't know the actions or words. I had to try and understand it,” she said. Hundreds of refugees are in a 'horrible' situation after being told to leave community detention Ninety per cent of respondents said people in their new suburbs were friendly, 66 per cent found it easy to become friends with neighbours and 80 per cent of young respondents were happy with their new school.“It's great to have research that underscores they come and feel they've been welcomed,” SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis said.Settlement Services International CEO Violet RoumeliotisBut breaking into the professional job market remains a source of significant frustration.
“What we found is a professional pharmacist from Syria or Iraq will be getting a job in that industry - not as a pharmacist, but as an assistant or technician, jobs below their capacity,” said UTS professor Jock Collins, one of the report’s co-authors.
Some refreshing positivity. Thank you SBS. And welcome to those families.
I bet the church has got into their ear with their FABLES of talking serpents and magic dishes
Good news story 👍
Not recognising refugees professional qualifications is a corrupt device to protect local monopolies and also forces some immigrants into poverty. Need government action on that but don’t hold your breath.
Who paid for that survey?
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for their liberation from the Taliban and hope they have all have a great life, but anyone would like Eastern Sydney more than Afghanistan. Unarmed civilians don't get murdered in their homes by Australian Special Forces in Eastern Sydney.
I am happy for them, they did it proper and they are now getting the idea of Australia!!! its magical