Volunteer Program
All the programs are supported by
teams of volunteers who assist the staff
deliver the programs. Our Volunteer
Program is an integral part of the Fitzroy
Learning Network and we would not be
able to reach out to the community to the
level that we do without our volunteers.
Currently we have over over 50 volunteers
of diverse background and experience,
each contributing in their own way with
invaluable support, expertise and kindness.
Foundation House has again shown its
support throughout the year, providing
training for our volunteers on working with
refugees and the refugee experience.
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Oula’s Story
I left Lebanon to Australia in 1999 in pursuit of a better
life. Being a new migrant, the process of settlement was
overwhelming but I soon realised that the first step of
this long journey is to overcome the language barrier.
Studying English and earning a certificate IV of
spoken and written English after two years prepared
me quite well for university. I studied while looking
after a family of five and graduated with a Bachelor
of Biological Sciences and Master in Education.
Shortly after that, I was offered a teaching role at
Fitzroy Learning Network and was delighted to become
a member of this organisation. FLN management
and team believed in me and offered all the support
I needed as a graduate teacher. I enjoy teaching
at FLN because I learn about other cultures, build
special relationships with my students and support
them in im