Key Points
- Anna Santos, now owner of Tindahang Pinoy Hub in Darwin, used her culinary roots and community insight to open a Filipino grocery during the pandemic.
- Maria Gumban founded JMJ Disability Services in Katherine and Darwin, now employing over 200 staff, including many Filipinos.
- Both women credit faith, resilience, and community as key to their success—and now give back by creating spaces and services for others.
From feeling isolated and overwhelmed, Anna and Maria turned their challenges into motivation to build something meaningful. “I’m thankful we’re in Darwin and for the support of the Filipino community—this business wouldn’t exist without them,” says Anna. Maria adds, “You can train skills, but not heart—that’s what I look for when I hire, and that’s how we grow.”
📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.
📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.
