My Life, My Story Belkys

We are very excited to launch our new section, My Life, My Story, a beautiful storytelling piece to inspire our multicultural communities. We understand that being a migrant is not easy, and sharing their journeys is crucial to encourage others facing the same challenges. Our first video features the incredible journey of Belkys Abreu, a Venezuelan civil engineer and construction control technician, who shares her powerful journey of migration and resilience.

Forced to leave her home due to Venezuela’s ongoing crisis, Belkys opens up about the struggles of starting over in Australia, from securing a visa and overcoming language barriers to finding work and navigating a new culture.

Through determination and the support of community organisations like MCCGC, Belkys not only rebuilt her life but also found new hope for the future. She speaks honestly about the pain of leaving loved ones behind, the hardships faced by migrants, and the moments of kindness and support that she got when it was needed.

This project wouldn’t be possible without the effort and passion of our three amazing Marketing volunteers, Daniel, Christian, and Anggie. Thank you so much for supporting this initiative.

If you are a migrant and would like to share your story, we have a platform to give you a voice and inspire others. Whether you want to share how you created your business, how you overcame challenges, how you got your dream job, or how you support the community, we want to hear from you. It doesn't have to be a video; we can tell your story through writing. Contact our Marketing team at marketing@mccgc.org.au

Join us and discover the realities, challenges, and hopes of so many migrants seeking a better life.