This is the first time that I will be travelling out of the country and I hope that Australia will treat me well, says Komal Kumar.

“I love meeting and making new friends, this is something great and a new beginning for me that I will write a new chapter of this journey of mine, she said.

Ms Kumar is the eldest of five siblings, originally from Labasa and lives with both of her parents in Suva.

“My parents and siblings are very proud of me, that I have been allowed to go and work in Australia

“At first they were really worried about me, about where I will be staying, how will I manage myself as I will be alone, but they are pleased and are ready to let me go and venture into this job opportunity.”

“This opportunity by the Fiji First Government in partnership with the Australian Government is beneficial for every individual that has given everyone an equal opportunity to start a new, she said

Ms Kumar shared that God has answered her prayers by allowing her to travel and work in Australia,

This will be a great source of development for her and her family

Her parents have been the great source of support and they have supported her through life’s journey

Ms Kumar also encouraged all individuals to apply for this scheme because this opportunity only comes once in a lifetime

“Do not fear in trying to apply, there will be people who will hate you in trying but let them be and just be truthful to yourself,” she said.

Ms Kumar has set her plans and is hoping that this opportunity will fulfil her dreams of opening a restaurant of hers when she returns home.

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