Written by Daisy Henry for Welcome Merchant PARA is led by Australian Palestinians and is dedicated to supporting Palestinian migrants and refugees in Australia. Their mission is to amplify Palestinian voices and provide comprehensive support for resettlement. Rasha Abbas is the Founder and Executive Director of PARA, with extensive leadership experience in community services, dedicated … Continue reading IN CONVERSATION: With Rasha Abbas from the PARA Foundation
Starting your own business in a new country is an exciting opportunity, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you're just starting out with a brand new idea or looking to grow your existing business, confidence is a key ingredient to success. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and support systems available to help you … Continue reading Finding The Confidence To Start Your Own Business In Australia
Blog post by Navitas Skilled Futures Image provided by Navitas Looking to embark on an entrepreneurial journey by starting your own business? Take inspiration from Oranan Jantatep, who turned her passion for baking into a thriving enterprise.Despite initial challenges, such as moving to Australia from Thailand, adapting to a new country and learning a new … Continue reading Starting Your Own Business: Inspired by Oranan’s Journey
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, with one of the biggest challenges often being attracting those crucial first customers. This guide will walk you through the basics of marketing to help you launch your business and have continued success. Understand Your Audience Before you dive into strategies and campaigns, take a step back … Continue reading Finding Customers – A Guide to Launching and Marketing Your Business
In today's digital age, social media is a must-have for businesses of all sizes. It's where connections are made, brands are built, and products are showcased. However, for new business owners, social media can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. Today, we’re sharing our simple guide to help you and your new business navigate … Continue reading Social Media for New Businesses: A Starter Guide
By Rebecca Foreman for Navitas Skilled Futures Australia is a vibrant, multicultural country and has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity for migrants and refugees seeking a better life. Beyond the initial challenges of relocation, many newcomers aspire to establish their own businesses and contribute to the vibrant Australian economy. However, one of … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog #6 Money, money, money: where & how to find funding sources to start your business
By Rebecca Foreman (Navitas Skilled Futures) For migrants and refugees arriving in Australia, the entrepreneurial spirit often becomes a ray of hope and self-determination. Recognising and utilising your unique skills can be a powerful spark for business success in your new home. But how do we identify our unique skills and then use them to … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge #5: Identifying and Utilising Your Skills for Business
How to keep going when the going gets tough (in setting up a business) Words by Rebecca Foreman for Navitas Skilled Futures Starting your own business is a brave undertaking even at the best of times, but doing so as a migrant or as a refugee in Australia can create additional challenges. However, armed with … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog #4: Small Business Support
By Rebecca Foreman, Navitas x Welcome Merchant Blog Series #5 If you love all things relating to beauty and are thinking about making it your career in Australia, the beauty industry is a good source of employment for refugees wanting to start their own business. Students learning practical skills in the Navitas Skilled Futures PTW … Continue reading Ever thought of starting a beauty business in Australia?
The story of Leila Beigli is as heartbreaking as it is powerful. An Iranian refugee who fled oppression, Leila and her 9-year-old son thought they had left the worst behind when they arrived at Christmas Island in 2013. But what followed was an unimaginable ordeal as they were forced into the detention centre on Nauru. … Continue reading An Iranian refugee’s lived experience of Australia’s brutal mandatory offshore detention laws
