Our People – Jennifer Lopes – AMEP Teacher Alice Springs
STAFF PROFILE Q&A: We recently caught up with our new Adult Migrant English Program teacher ‘on the block’ Jennifer Lopes! Jennifer loves working with new Australians to help them become part of our multicultural country! She believes that ‘language is the key to belonging as it enables people to communicate with others and be part of […]
From War Torn South Sudan to New Hope in Alice Springs
Refugee Week is celebrated June 16-22, it’s a time to celebrate refugees’ contributions to our society and to raise awareness and learn through their stories. Most days in Alice Springs locals can see an African man pushing trolleys at their local Coles Supermarket, while Ruben says it can be a tiring job, it’s one he’s […]
Mary’s Making a World of Difference
This year’s annual National Volunteer Week May 20-26 is a celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. Volunteering Australia estimate thousands of events will be held across the country to celebrate and thank the six million Australians who volunteer their time to the community. Volunteering Australia CEO Adrienne Picone says volunteers contribute […]
Adult Migrant English Program Launches in Alice Springs
In a great win for the community and thanks to a local migrant services advocate and STEPS Education and Training, Alice Springs will now have free English language classes for migrants and humanitarian entrants as they begin their pathway to settlement in regional Australia. Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia manager Marguerite Baptiste-Rooke said being […]
Rabecca Finds Her Dream Job
South Sudanese migrant and Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) student Rabecca Atem has the world at her feet after securing work in her chosen field of child care with the help of STEPS. Rabecca began studying English in September last year, and after finding her dream job at a Darwin crèche recently, she continues her […]
From the Trainer’s Desk – Janine Maclennan
We recently caught up with Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Trainer Janine in Alice Springs Janine brings a wealth of experience to the STEPS team. She has lived and worked in many diverse regional areas across Australia and worked in various roles including: local council employee in the Mutitjulu Community, as a travelling senior florist all across […]
