Our mission:
Access Unlocked founded by immigrants for immigrants. It is dedicated to supporting immigrant youth in Australia as they navigate the challenges of starting a new chapter in life. Through experience, we understand that it can be extremely difficult to navigate in a new country without connections and resources. This is why our mission is to help break down barriers and unlock opportunities for young people who are striving for a better life in unfamiliar surroundings.
We understand that finding work experience, internships, and community connections can be difficult and daunting when you are new to a country. That's why we created a platform where immigrant youth can access resources, build networks, and take confident steps toward their goals.
Join us as we work together to empower youth and create brighter futures!
— Helena & Jennifer (Founders)
Our impact
100+
Work experience opportunities
1600+
Students reached
5
Established chapters
30+
Resources published
Anna Lawson
"I’m not an immigrant to Australia, as I was born here, but I use this platform to get advice on school, social life, and building important skills like creating a CV and writing professional emails. The resources are very diverse and versatile, which I first discovered through school and found extremely helpful. They’ve supported me not only with academics and co-curricular activities like public speaking, but also with more professional opportunities. Using what I learned, I was able to confidently email a university professor and successfully secure an internship."
Jinli Jian
"I moved to Sydney a year ago and found it difficult to keep up with the schoolwork. As Year 11 and the HSC approached, I started to feel worried about falling behind. Thankfully, a teacher introduced me to this platform, where I gained access to helpful blogs on exam preparation and effective study techniques, especially for English. The Chinese translations of these resources were also helpful, as they made the content easier to understand and apply. Using these resources, I saw a clear improvement in my marks."
Maksym Melnyk
"I moved from Ukraine two years ago and initially found it challenging to access more professional opportunities in Australia, such as finding work experience, as it wasn’t widely offered at my school. Through the Work Experience Finder on this platform, I was able to discover and secure two valuable work experience opportunities."
Hassan Chaudhry
"I’m a student living in the US, and I really appreciated the resources in the US section of the Unlock Kit. It was encouraging to read stories from immigrants and learn more about financial aid and scholarships (support that isn’t widely offered at my school). These resources helped me feel more informed and confident about my future options."
What we do:
We dedicate ourselves to supporting immigrant youth to connect with work experience opportunities
Work Experience Finder
With our work experience finder, you will gain instant access to opportunities in your state. By allowing you to filter based on the desired category, format, and date, we aim to provide the best experience to you.
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Camps & Programs
If you are looking for more programs (e.g. residential camps), we have done your job for you! Access our Camps & Programs page to find what you are after.
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Resources & Tips
We understand the questions and concerns that you may have about the process. Head to our Tips page to get them answered! Furthermore, we offer assistance with any step along the way from resume and email templates to state-by-state work experience legislations.
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Unlock Kit
Find our blogs on all things to do with thriving as a student in Australia, from writing emails to debunking myths about the HSC! If you are interested in studying abroad, you are also in the right place! Head to the Unlock Kit to find relevant resources!
Unlock your dream today
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