Refugee tradie building his dream

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Mohammad Nourouzi

AN Afghan refugee has achieved the Australian dream, finishing his apprenticeship, becoming a fullfledged tradie, and buying a house for his family.

Mohammad Nourouzi, 27, has been hailed an inspiring success story by his boss, Nick Otten, who said Mr Nourouzi was one of the best and hardest-working employees he’s ever had.

Mr Nourouzi arrived in Australia in 2013 with no money or English language skills, but what he did have was a burning determination to provide for his family.

“In Australia, I knew that if I work hard enough I will have a really good life. In Australia, I could have a plan for my future,” Mr Nourouzi said.

“Back in Afghanistan or Iran, there is not much hope.”

As a Hazara, he spent 19 years in an Iranian refugee camp, and from the age of 13 he worked in shops and did backbreaking manual labour on construction sites.

His life changed when he and his family were accepted into Australia, and upon arrival in Tasmania he started studying English and trade skills at TAFE to improve his lot in life.

To express his gratitude to his new community, he volunteered for various causes including Red Cross, Green Army, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife and Door of Hope.

He was named the Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year in 2017 for his various good deeds.

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