Key Points
- Emely Barbato is currently organising the celebrations with Filipinos in Newman and is promoting The Filipino Association of Newman.
- Welders, mechanics, drivers, chefs and other hospitality jobs are just some of the in-demand jobs in the area.
- To stay connected, the women created a chat group, where they also sell Filipino food and provide updates for gatherings.
According to Emely Barbato, the overseer of The Filipino Association of Newman, there are just under 300 Filipinos living in Newman.
This number increases every year, especially as the mining industry in the area continues to grow.
According to the report, Australia is the largest producer of iron ore in the world, reaching 944.1 million tons in 2022.
Western Australia is the primary source, contributing 98.9% of the total iron ore production, thus adding billions of dollars to Australia's economy.
According to a statement from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, mining has the highest wages of all industries in Australia—reaching 61% higher than the average income in the country.
"I won't say there's a lot of money here, I won't say there's no money here, but it's all about how you handle your money. If you know how to manage it, you can save a lot," said Emely Barbato, the overseer of The Filipino Association of Newman.
In addition to the annual gatherings of Filipinos in the area, the elders also introduce some traditional games and dances to the younger generation.
