TVA: How this Marketing int'l student dug his way up from labourer to community manager in regional Australia

Filipino migrant Manu Ofiaza shares his journey from Perth to Dalwallinu, Western Australia, where hard work and community support helped him secure permanent residency and reunite with his family.

Filipino migrant Manu Ofiaza shares his journey from Perth to Dalwallinu, Western Australia. Credit: Manu Ofiaza

Key Points

• Manu began his journey in 2016 as an international student, working odd jobs and selling Filipino pride stickers to make ends meet before finishing his studies in 2018.
• Facing stiff competition in Perth’s job market, he moved to regional WA, where a local employer sponsored him through the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.
• After years of sacrifice, homesickness, and pandemic delays, Manu finally achieved permanent residency in 2023 and subsequently gained citizenship, launching a new career that helps the community while also supporting his family through side businesses.

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Disclaimer: The information in this story is general in nature. For advice on individual situations, please contact a career or migration expert.

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