Changing Australia: Creating meaningful employment for migrants and refugees

20/10/2025 12 min
Changing Australia: Creating meaningful employment for migrants and refugees

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Many people spend years trying to come to Australia as a new migrant or refugee. But getting here doesn't mean the challenges are over.A pair of Canberra coffee stops are brewing change as well as delicious beverages.Cafe Stepping Stone employs migrant and refugee women, offering work and training for those struggling the most with language barriers, a lack of qualifications, or the necessity for flexible hours.Guests: Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello, founders Cafe Stepping Stone

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