Timore

Before arriving in Australia, Timore championed the cause of Education for others. Through the help of Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation, he has successfully completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology – and has his eyes set on his next qualification.

Prior to migrating to Australia, Timore volunteered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in a refugee camp, providing English and mathematics education to refugee children.

Timore worked closely with families who were initially unwilling to allow their daughters to attend school. By building strong relationships with the community, Timore helped convince these families to permit their daughters to receive an education. Initially, only a very small number were attending school; however, after the program was introduced, the number increased to 60 girls. As a result, the children became more engaged and interested in education, and parents began to recognise the importance and long‑term value of educating their daughters. The girls demonstrated exceptional talent and potential.

After settling in Australia locally, Timore enrolled in the Certificate III in English where he was asked about his future career goals. Researching employment opportunities, Timore identified electrotechnology as a high‑demand occupation that aligned with his strengths. He recognised that he possessed strong problem‑solving skills and had a genuine interest in technical work, which motivated him to pursue this pathway. As a result, Timore enrolled in the Certificate II in Electrotechnology.

After completing his qualification in Electrotechnology with the support of the Foundation, Timore is now focused on further developing his skills in technology. His long‑term aspiration is to study a Bachelor of Computer Science, continuing with a Diploma of Information Technology.

"I’d recommend applying for a Scholarship, because that makes a huge difference. You can focus on your studies rather than worrying about how to pay your fee. It doesn't only support students financially, but it gives you motivation, confidence and makes you feel like that you belong."
"I'm grateful to all the donors who made this scholarship possible. That makes a huge difference in student’s lives because they can focus on their studies. They can afford that with the Scholarship, so it makes a huge difference."

Read more:

• The generosity of our partners, sponsors and donors opens doors to education and opportunity. Read more about partnering with the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation.
• Read more about Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)