Refugees are heading to WA's red dirt country in search of job opportunities as they face challenges in the Australian job market.
For Diedonne Ndizeye, a gold mine in Western Australia's red dirt country is a far cry from his childhood home of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Goldfields Community Legal Centre runs a program connecting refugees and migrants with employers in the region
But starting his dream career presented yet another challenge, with the Australian job market proving difficult to crack.Seeking opportunity But GCLC migrant settlement and employment coordinator Blessings Masuku said her focus was on supporting refugees and migrants who have struggled to find work since coming to Australia.
Despite her qualifications and experience in finance, Ms Masuku was unable to get a role in her field and ended up taking a job at a coffee shop in Kalgoorlie, where she worked for five years. Refugee Council of Australia policy officer Shukufa Tahiri told the ABC it is not uncommon for refugees with Australian qualifications to struggle to find work in their field. They often end up in unskilled positions.
GCLC migrant settlement and employment coordinator Blessings Masuku and manager Effie Harris support migrants and refugees to gain employment in the Goldfields.
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