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Thanks to a migrant English language program at TAFE Queensland, Vietnamese artist Quynh has made leaps and bounds towards forging a successful career in Australia.
34-year-old Quynh Phan first established her career as a graphic designer in Vietnam. She is a talented self-taught artist with skills in painting landscapes, flora, fauna and portraits.
In 2021, Quynh emigrated to Australia on a partner visa. Soon after settling in Brisbane’s west, she joined the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at TAFE Queensland’s Inala campus.
The AMEP, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, supports migrants and refugees with free English language training tailored for life in Australia.
Over the past year, Quynh has made leaps and bounds in both her English language skills and art pursuits.
In May, Quynh received a Highly Commended award for her submission in the Ipswich Art Awards. Just a month later, she hosted a personal art exhibit of 14 paintings at the Mount Ommaney Library in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
Recently, Quynh led a workshop in watercolour painting for her fellow AMEP classmates. She hopes to establish her own art school business in the near future, hosting classes from her home.
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. In Queensland, the AMEP is delivered by TAFE Queensland.