This worker started a sewing business in Timor - now she's planning to open a shop
Elsa is the proud owner of a new sewing business in Dili – a dream that has been years in the making.
The 28-year-old seamstress from Bacau has wanted to start a business for a long time but knew this would involve upfront costs to buy fabric and machines that working on her parents' farm could not cover.
'Unoloto is paving the way for women in the PALM scheme
'Unoloto Vainga was one of the first Tongan women to take up meat processing work through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme – a big achievement for her, but one she took in her stride as she focused on supporting her family.
Timorese worker credits his employer for transforming his life
Meeting Joel for the first time, it's hard not to notice his neck tattoos. On one side is the large strawberry logo of his employer, Hillwood Berries, and on the other are the numbers 8-2-3, his employee ID.
Perhaps few people would consider a tattoo to commemorate their place of work, however Joel credits his employer for altering the course of his life.
Scams targeting PALM scheme workers
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Conditional approval of accommodation plans
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Pandemic event (subclass 408) visa decision tree - for workers
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Minimum hours requirement and interaction with minimum net pay guarantee
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Frequently asked questions - minimum hours settings
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Force majeure events – information for employers
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Frequently asked questions – Air Vanuatu international flight cancellations
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