I am a Chinese Malaysian who came to Australia to pursue my university study. Being an international student and in this competitive market, it was not easy to find a job after I graduated. I am so lucky to get to know HealthStrong through one of my friends and here I got my first full-time OT job.

I have been with HealthStrong for more than a year now and I will be for years to come. I started working in the rural area of Goulburn, NSW after relocated from Perth, WA where I had lived for six years. Relocating to somewhere new on my own was challenging, it turned out to be harder than I had anticipated. Other than handling the challenges at work as a new beginner to the working world, I also had to face issues like housing problems, unfamiliarity with local legal processes and requirements, acclimatising to the local weather, finding social outlets, and missing family and friends. (more…)