Advancement
Carey’s generous community heart Stuart Galbraith Head of Advancement
Social justice, inclusivity and celebrating diversity are an integral part of the Carey story. Over many years, Carey families and alumni have steadfastly maintained their commitment to our Carey story through volunteering and philanthropy – and we thank you. We believe in the power of education to change lives and the ability of our students to make the world a better place, and there is no better demonstration of how we can make a difference at home than through our Carey Community Scholarship program. With the support of many families and alumni, we have made a Carey education a reality for students like Moosay from Myanmar and Kyizom from Tibet. We interviewed them before the end of 2018 and are pleased to share some of their remarkable stories below. Moosay: I moved to Australia as a refugee from Myanmar in 2006. It was challenging for me as I didn’t understand English, and sometimes I felt like an outcast. There weren’t many other families like mine, with an understanding of our culture, language and recent history of civil war and persecution. In Year 9, my family met School Chaplain Revd Gerry Riviere who helped with my placement and transition to Carey. The best parts of Carey have been the people I’ve met and the accepting, helpful and friendly environment. I have also been grateful for and embraced the many opportunities provided by Carey.
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I’m now studying Science and Global Studies at Monash University, to provide a good foundation for me to go back to Myanmar and help my people. Kyizom: My family is Tibetan but fled the Chinese annexation to India. I was born in a refugee camp there. When my youngest sister was born, she had a lymphatic malformation and the local hospitals couldn’t treat her. We were very fortunate to have met Moira Kelly who arranged medical treatment in Australia and settled us in schools. Together with Ahmed Kelly, a refugee with a disability attending Carey at the time, Moira helped to secure me a scholarship to study here. The friendships I made at Carey helped me build my confidence inside and outside the classroom. I felt empowered to take advantage of opportunities I would not have had the exposure to or ability to participate in otherwise. I am also grateful for all my teachers, who have been strongly supportive of me.
Kyizom is now studying a Bachelor of Science and would like to later specialise in Nursing ‘to complement my experience working with Aunty Moira and with children with a disability’. Thank you again to those who have contributed to Carey’s scholarship program to provide opportunities for children from refugee or other disadvantaged backgrounds. Every gift has the potential to change a student’s life. You can also choose to support engaging learning spaces for new and emerging technologies that are vital for our students. For more information, contact Head of Advancement, Stuart Galbraith, at advancement@carey.com.au or + 61 3 9816 1522. You can also make a gift directly on our website and find out more about our scholarship recipients at carey.com.au/community-giving-carey
