TV Series
Claudia and Rachid Ait-Touati (Murraylands / Riverland region) and Mary and Javier Centenera (Mallala region) Stories
After feeling trapped in their home country of Holland, Claudia and Rachid decided it was time to realise Claudia’s childhood dream of moving to Australia. A migration agent advised them they would not be granted an Australian working visa. They didn’t have much money in the bank. If they couldn’t work they wouldn’t last long. But they decided to try their luck. They packed five bags, their young family and headed to Australia on a tourist visa.
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Murraylands / Riverland Region
The region’s diverse multi-cultural community includes people from India, the Philippines, China, the U.K., Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Bhutan and the Sudan. Most have been attracted to this region through Australia’s Skilled Migration program.
The major areas of employment in the region include;
Agriculture 19.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance 12.7%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Retail 9%
Education & Training 7.4%
Construction 5.7%
Currently, there is a demand for skilled workers in a range of industries including intensive animal production, horticulture and manufacturing as well as opportunities in the provision of professional services.
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Murraylands Largest Food Producers
The ten member companies range from the largest employer in the state with 2000 workers in the meat processing industry, to farming operations which produce a variety of horticultural products, to value adding food manufacturers, packers, processors, wholesalers and retailers, all of whom combine to generate local jobs in the region and to service a significant part of South Australia’s (and in some cases, the nation’s) food needs.
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Murraylands Largest Food Producers
An exciting new initiative for the Murraylands region has seen the development of the Murraylands Food Alliance. Together the Murraylands Food Alliance (MFA) contributes $769 million in Gross Regional Product (GRP) and 6,917 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs to the region.
Members of the MFA include:
• Australian Olive Association
• Big River Pork
• Costa Group: Adelaide Mushrooms
• Moraitis Group: Oakville Potatoes
• Parilla Premium Potatoes
• R.G.F.M. Pty Ltd
• Rivapak
• Swanport Harvest
• Thomas Foods International
• United Dairy Products
The ten member companies range from the largest employer in the state with 2000 workers in the meat processing industry, to farming operations which produce a variety of horticultural products, to value adding food manufacturers, packers, processors, wholesalers and retailers, all of whom combine to generate local jobs in the region and to service a significant part of South Australia’s (and in some cases, the nation’s) food needs.
Almost half of the member companies produce products for international markets and 100% of member companies export to interstate markets. Collectively, the MFA has high potential for growth and its ambitions in the next five years are strong.
All member companies are strongly committed to improving the regions visibility, connecting for the mutual benefit of all and promoting industry and community growth and prosperity for the Murraylands.
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South Australia
South Australia has the lowest living costs and the most affordable housing of any mainland Australian state. Average Weekly Earnings for adults in May 2013 stood at approximately $1285 while the median price of housing in Adelaide is around $395,000, well below the median price of housing in other mainland states and the average of $490,000 for all capital cities. Rental accommodation is also significantly less expensive.
South Australia also offers a culturally diverse and comfortable lifestyle in a safe and healthy environment. Access to excellent health care facilities and to renowned education and research institutions complete what is best described as an excellent place to live and work.
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