By Aaron Cordy
CONTINUING their work in helping people connect and integrate into the community, Primary Care Connect (PCC), with the aid of the North Shepparton Community Learning Centre (NSCLC), has celebrated the second group of Afghan women who successfully completed the cleaning course.
The graduation ceremony was held at PCC on Monday, April 27, for the nine women who completed the Introduction to Commercial and Domestic Cleaning course, which will help lead them to future employment.
NSCLC trainer coordinator Chrystal Richards guided the women through the training with the help of PCC Refugee Access Worker Shakilla Naveed, who provided language support as English is the second or third language for the graduates.
“These are the most enjoyable classes I have. It’s one of the classes I don’t really have to worry about who’s going to be complaining or not coming or getting annoyed at something or being difficult. It’s just an enjoyable class. It’s one where we just relax, we have a laugh and learning at the same time. I love doing them,” said Chrystal.
So impressed with the commitment and dedication Chrystal has shown leading the program for the second year, PCC nominated her for the 2025-2026 Alliance of Rural & Regional Community Health (ARRCH), Community Health Champion award, which she humbly received.
