The end of another year is fast approaching! Christmas is coming fast and the heat is upon us in more ways than one!
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Some reflections from Jennifer Quartermaine on her recent trip to Bangladesh in September, accompanied by Adele Nesci and Debra Robinson.
What a pleasure it was to spend time at both the Training College and the Parlour just a few short weeks ago.Sitting at the staff meeting with our team leader, the four trainers and the three-Parlour staff, I felt impacted by their maturity, their self-confidence, and the questions, generated by our team of eight.
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We love this photo of Nahida, our team leader for the Hair and Beauty Training College as well as Jennifer Spa Parlour.
Read MoreThe end of September, early October saw Jen and Adele head back to Bangladesh. They shared their time between the Training Centre and Jennifer Spa Parlour. Word soon got out and business at the Parlour was brisk through the week.
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The realities of life in Bangladesh can seem a bit remote to those of us who live in the comfort and security of Australia. It came a whole lot closer to us about a month ago in an incident involving the son of one of our trainers at the Hair and Beauty Project.
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Deb Robinson has recently returned from Mymensingh, working with both the staff and students at our Training Centre, as well as the Parlour staff. From visiting past students in their current workplace to being part of the latest students graduation, Deb filled her days to overflowing! Local floods have again made life challenging for the local people and Deb was a huge help in filling in for teachers and generally supporting them.
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Hanging doors at 11.30pm the night before is not ideal preparation for an opening ceremony, but hey, it worked in the end!
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"I’ve spent a lot of time travelling the world and living abroad but the week I spent with Jen and Debra in Bangladesh was by far the most life enriching adventure I’ve been on! From the moment you arrive in Bangladesh you are overwhelmed - the smells, the sounds, but mostly the amount of people crammed into such a small space!
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Timing was perfect, and the last class of 19 students graduated. Not all could attend but those that did were able to receive their certificates and enjoy the celebration with Debra, Jennifer and Adele present. A new group of 19 students have just begun the next course!!
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