April Laguros came from the Philippines to save a regional aged care facility
The small agricultural town of Coolamon in NSW has sponsored 15 workers from the Philippines to keep their aged care facility afloat.
April Laguros, from the Philippines, moved to Australia to save her family and provide a better life for her three young children. When she arrived in the rural town of Coolamon, she was surprised by the canola fields and the small, predominantly white Anglo-Saxon population. The local community, such as the Coolamon Shire Council, welcomed the new immigrant workers, recognizing the need for staff to operate the regional residential aged care facility, Allawah Lodge.
The council invested $750,000 to accommodate the Filipino staff, ensuring they had a place to live and work. Despite some challenges, including a racist incident, the community and the staff at Allawah Lodge provided exceptional care to the residents. Today, April and her family are happy and grateful to be living in Australia, where they can provide a good life for their children.
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