From job opportunities to making friends: new research has highlighted the benefits of English language proficiency for skilled migrants.
When Nadia Mofrad arrived in Australia from Tehran in July 2018, she had big dreams. The seed was planted at the age of 12 when it became apparent that STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and maths – were deemed a pursuit for the boys. "I took part in a physics tournament. I put all my heart into it and I had to do this tournament and compete for weeks and weeks in a row," she said.
Hampson said the report's release — timed to coincide with Harmony Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — highlights the benefits of skilled migration.
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