Refugees in business at Queen Victoria Market
Shop for mouth-watering Turkish sweets, elegant African clothing and all-natural soaps made as they once were on an olive farm in Lebanon at Queen Victoria Market.
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Life skills enable individuals to adapt and deal effectively with the demands and challenges. Learning to drive in a safe environment such as a driving school will help you ease out of logistics and learning a new language or skill by an education and training centres can bring in a host of cognitive and career benefits.
Take advantage of the life experiences these refugee owned businesses can bring into your life. These facilitators are qualified in their trade, so rest assured, you are in safe hands!
You can find reviews on each of the businesses listed below along with their contact information such as phone numbers, email addresses and more.
By hiring services from a refugee run business you are helping an individual turn their existing skill or passion into a business. This makes a positive impact on their careers and lives, as well as the Australian economy and society.
Other Categories
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- Professional deep cleaning
- Carpet and Couch cleaning
- Certified and experienced workers
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- Restaurants, food trucks and catering
- Menu planning for events
- Wide range of cuisines
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- Highly trained professional interpreters
- Culturally aware
- Over 20 languages
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- Accounting and Book Keeping
- Transcriptions and Data entry
- Real Estate
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- Building and renovations
- Technical and structural expertise
- Experienced plumbers, electricians, etc.
Meet the entrepreneurs & businesses Thrive supports
Thrive supports refugees and asylum seekers who are motivated to become financially independent, with microfinance loans and mentoring for their new or existing businesses. You can contribute too by chossing to employ a Thrive supported business or entrepreneur.
Anyier's Journey from refugee to entrepreneur
Atefeh's Journey to owner of an Art School
Elham's journey to Elma Tree Coffee
Watch Ben Shavali rebuild his life with Imperial Joinery
See Saeed Zarinkob's journey three years after!
Maryam's journey to pickle business owner
A Day in the Life of: Kevork Bardizbanian
Samer Balo's journey to Australia Post
Tial Chin's journey to Keen to Clean
Talha Gok's journey to starting a Pastry business
Danny Drives to Success
David's Journey to Jim's Mowing Franchise
Stephen's Journey to Stephen John Lawyers
What migrants to Australia need to know about money
A Day in the Life of: Sara Eidi
A Day in the Life of: Saeed Zarinkob
A Day in the Life of: Kinan Al Halabi
A Refugee's Journey: Opening Chubby Chef Kebab in Melbourne
Media and more
After surviving abduction and torture, Salhe is thriving in Australia via a new venture
When Salhe Siraj fled Eritrea to escape forced conscription, he was seeking freedom from conflict. Instead, he was abducted by a criminal gang, held hostage and tortured for ransom. Like many refugees starting over in Australia, Salhe's tenacity is helping him overcome new challenges.
Welcoming New Traders to the Market through Thrive Refugee Enterprise
Queen Victoria Market has today announced a new partnership with Thrive Refugee Enterprise to support refugees and asylum seekers open their own businesses at the market.
New Pakistani teahouse lands in the Central Markets
Lahore Tea House are taking up residency in the Adelaide Central Markets, bringing market-goers a taste of a cuisine that’s marvellously rich in flavour, tradition and diversity. The Central Market, who actively aim to home talented local businesses, have dedicated their “Producer in Residence” to a passionate Pakistani family. Owner of the Lahore Tea House Muhammad Aman ullah and his family who moved to Australia just three years ago, are pursuing their food dream with the support of Thrive Refugee Association.
