Millions of Australian families are struggling to keep food on the table as living costs soar. It’s especially challenging for recent arrivals on limited incomes. One organisation that finds employment for migrant workers says finding the right job is key.
Nyalut Yan is raising eight children, five of her own and three relatives.Been working in childcare for 17 years, but after ... when the Covid came, I reduced my hours. I need to pay attention with my kids. So if I start at 9:30 and then I finish like 4 o'clock, and then I can just go and pick up the kids from childcare.”
Using her academic skills and lived experience, Ms Luka’s service supports other women looking for work, and in these challenging times finding the right job isn’t easy. “We mostly work with Africans and in particular Sudanese, South Sudanese, Somali and some East Africans. A lot of them have a lot of kids. So, the average would be like five to six kids and then it goes up to 10, 11. I am proud, but it takes hard work because you almost have to talk to the employer personally and give them the assurance and say just try her or try him. And the work ethic is there. Once the employer try, it goes well, but it takes that convincing.
While working to get adults into jobs, Mr Kuol is also mentoring South Sudanese youth who’re in contact with the justice system.
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