Hazara Nation

Leader
Paul Riordan

HELP like the jobs offered by a Caulfield North bakery could mean big bikkies for refugees.

Jewish Aid Australia has helped members of the Dandenong Darfur refugee community to find employment in Melbourne.

The program has been piloted at local bakery Vicki's Bickies and has so far been a success.

Jewish Aid program co-ordinator Lisa Buchner said the program helped different communities come together and provided employment opportunities.

Ms Buchner said the program gave refugees an "opportunity to gain understanding and employment".

Aida Mohamed Adam Nour, 22, and Fawzia Sailh Mohamed, 19, said the opportunity had changed their lives.
"It means a lot it's changed me," Ms Nour said.

"I never dreamed I could work in Australia."

Vicki's Bickies director Vicki Davis said both young women had quickly picked up the skills and detail needed for the business.

"They have surpassed my expectations of any staff and it is a pleasure to have them in my kitchen," Ms Davis said.

Details: www.jewishaid.org.au