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I love the strength and compassion of our community. So for me, the strength inspires me. I see that every day where people gather together and they, you know, come up with local solutions to local issues. They advocate for their community, their neighbour, their family, and they come together to make great things happen in our Valley. They stand together to be counted, and that’s really something that inspires me and it keeps me coming down to work every day.
And the other word I used was compassion and I think for me, that’s how we show our compassion for people and our community. You know, every day I see people working together, they’re looking after their neighbours, they’re checking on their family. You know, if there’s someone in need they rally together to, you know, to ensure that they’re supported and that, you know, they’re not left behind. And I think that is something that is really rare, it’s a rare find to see. And I’m really proud that I’m part of this community.
I love the strength and compassion of our community. So for me, the strength inspires me. I see that every day where people gather together and they, you know, come up with local solutions to local issues. They advocate for their community, their neighbour, their family, and they come together to make great things happen in our Valley. They stand together to be counted, and that’s really something that inspires me and it keeps me coming down to work every day.
And the other word I used was compassion and I think for me, that’s how we show our compassion for people and our community. You know, every day I see people working together, they’re looking after their neighbours, they’re checking on their family. You know, if there’s someone in need they rally together to, you know, to ensure that they’re supported and that, you know, they’re not left behind. And I think that is something that is really rare, it’s a rare find to see. And I’m really proud that I’m part of this community.
I’ve always felt proud of Latrobe Valley’s rich history surrounding the power generation, despite the controversy it’s drawn in recent years. I think it’s unfortunate that many people overlook the fact that it’s an industry which was of great significance to Australia’s progress as a developing nation during the post-war…
Hola.
Erika – Spanish
When Erika was 15 years old, her family moved from Peru to Chile.
The language was the same – Spanish – but the locals spoke quickly and with a different accent, making them at times difficult to understand.
It took some getting used to but…
Salam Alaikum.
Noaka – Arabic
There are benefits to having a large family, particularly when it comes to adapting to a new home.
Born in Egypt, Noaka moved to Australia with her Sudanese family in 2005 at the age of five.
Upon their arrival, the family did not speak…
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