| Summary: | This article presents findings from an exploratory research using descriptive
case studies of 12 migrant women in Western Australia. The purposive sample
represents the government, academia, the private sector, community, civil society
and not-for-profit organisations and is ranged in age from the late 20s to the 70s.
Underpinned by theoretical frameworks of resilience and empowerment, women
have shared their personal case narratives, and five case studies are presented
in this paper. Our findings resonate with the vital and uncontested importance of
education, the desire to be empowered, the capacity to be resilient and adaptive
and the importance of giving back to the community. Key recommendations include
the need for migrant women’s continued access to avenues of empowerment
and furthering education. The provision of adaptive structures builds resilience
and grows strong communities where women feel empowered. We propose that
women migrants, through alliances and collaboration, cross borders of learning
and work towards generating change and transformation.
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