2019 Australian Training Awards winner

Shaona Imaru

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Trained by TAFE SA
Employed by Uniting SA

Shaona Imaru was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania before her family were granted a visa to Australia when she was 11 years old. One of eight children, she helped care for younger siblings while completing her school studies and working at a part time retail job. Shaona enrolled in a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance with TAFE SA, believing the course would give her real insight into a career in the health industry. She’s since commenced a Bachelor of Nursing, which will allow her to achieve her goal of caring for people and working around the world. 

For more information about the national awards, visit the Australian Training Awards website.