Happy New Year from Welcome Merchant, we hope 2024 is treating you well so far. When it comes to New Year's, celebrations and resolutions come to mind. Everyone has their way of ringing in the New Year along with their unique traditions. Welcome Merchant had the pleasure of speaking to cook and caterer Verena from … Continue reading New Year’s Traditions
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
In Part 1 of our holiday gift guide, we highlighted some great gift ideas for the art lovers, beauty aficionados, nature enthusiasts and little ones in your life. Here in Part 2 of the Christmas gift guide, we’re featuring five more talented merchants who have fled hardship in their home countries to build new lives … Continue reading Shop refugee-made gifts this Christmas
Picture above taken from the Australian Rohingyan Women's Development Organisation's (ARWDO) Facebook page Rohingya Traditions Endure Despite Genocide and Displacement The Rohingya people have faced extreme oppression, violence, and displacement over the past few decades including a genocide in 2017 where 10,000 Rohingya were killed. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), … Continue reading Rohingya traditions endure despite genocide and displacement
December is here which means Christmas is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to decide on gifts to give your loved ones. Welcome Merchant has gathered a few gift ideas from hardworking and talented merchants. There is something for everyone whether that be a stocking filler or the ultimate gift for that … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
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?
Every once in a while, a stage production comes along that does more than just entertain. It deeply stirs our emotions, nudges at our conscience, and challenges our way of thinking. Why us? is one such production, being performed next week at Sydney’s Seymour Centre.
If you love children and would love to work with them in your career, the childcare industry in Australia is a significant source of employment for refugees wanting to start their own business in this field. Let’s start at the beginning… When we talk about starting your own childcare business in Australia, there’s a few … Continue reading Ever thought of starting your own childcare business in Australia?
Ginan Tabbouch is a well-established bi-poc fashion designer based in Western Sydney, whose inspiration for her streetwear brand GTAB, comes from the social issues she witnessed growing up while incorporating her Arab-Brazilian background. “Through storytelling, healing can happen especially for the voiceless”. She wants to highlight crucial topics seen through her upbringing in her designs … Continue reading Fashion for good | Ginan Tabbouch
In a world increasingly interconnected through digital platforms and social media, it may seem illogical that loneliness is a prevalent issue affecting people from all walks of life. But loneliness goes beyond physical isolation; it encompasses the profound emotional and psychological void that can emerge when individuals lack meaningful social connections. This challenge is often … Continue reading Loneliness and the Refugee Experience
