Ana Marcela Lopez Garcia always knew that she wanted to pursue higher education, but her future became uncertain when her family were forced to leave their home. In spite of these challenges, Marcela has made her dreams come true.
As a refugee with little understanding of English, there can be barriers to accessing education but thanks to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ's Refugee Transition Program and several supporters along the way, Sana has now found her feet in Australia, and is setting out to help others do the same.
Alakiir came to Australia at just 11, as a refugee. Despite this challenging start, she is now studying a Bachelor of Nursing at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ – it’s a testament to her hard work, and resilience. Here’s her story.
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The coming-of-age series on Netflix celebrates a whole spectrum of queer identities, writes BroadAgenda intern Jesse Blaker – it’s affirming, joyful, and feels a lot like a hopeful new beginning for queer teen media.