 I was born in Zimbabwe, that's where I attended school and grew up. I have three kids, Crystal Bell, Clarence and Clarice. They've recently joined me in Australia and it has been a very exciting time for me because I've been separated from them for more than four and a half years and the process of getting to know each other again has been amazing. I work for the Australian Red Cross as a case worker in the migration support program. I've met with abundant and tremendous profound kindness from the Australian community. Even in the process of trying to bring my kids here, I didn't have enough money to pay for them. People just came in a big way and facilitated the process and it culminated in my being united with my kids. So I decided that getting the skills and the knowledge in social work would capacitate me to give back to humanity by way of helping others in need. Having made that decision to become Australian, when I stood up to seeing the Australian anthem, I sang it with pride. I didn't feel like a sense of guilt at all as if I was sailing off my heritage and forgetting my past. No, I felt it was the best decision that I've ever made in my life. Australia is a lovely and wonderful country which is welcoming to everyone. I think it's something to admire and be part and parcel of. So I would encourage anyone who wants to become Australian to do so without even looking back.