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Nova House nurtures
Aaron’s affinity to help
Nova House took Bendigo TAFE student Aaron under
their wing during a five-week work placement last year.
“This instantly piqued my interest. Personally, I have a
bit of a history with drugs and alcohol, so it’s definitely
something I feel I can relate to. I’m interested in helping
people to help themselves.”
After a career in the fitness industry, Aaron began
pursuing a fresh start with a Diploma of Community
Services, inspired by his family and friends’ belief that
he’d do great work out in the community.
Nova House welcomes an average of six students
a year, from TAFE and also the La Trobe University
nursing program. We know students who complete
placements in a regional area are more likely to stay
and work in a regional area so we’re proud to foster
the careers of local people, all for the benefit of our
community.
“I’ve always had an affinity for helping people, even
when I couldn’t help myself, I was always able to help
others, and it brought me joy to do that,” he said.
The aim was to perhaps work with young people, but he
also jumped at the opportunity to experience life at the
coal face of our drug and alcohol withdrawal facility.
“I’ve always had an
affinity for helping
people, even when I
couldn’t help myself,
I was always able to help
others, and it brought
me joy to do that.”
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