Breaking the barrier
17m
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My Study Journey
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Meet Rebecca, a TAFE Queensland student who shares her incredible journey of education and self-discovery as an Australian Indigenous woman. Rebecca candidly shares her story of growing up with no connection to her heritage, moving through seven primary schools and eventually discovering a learning disability that for many years steered the direction of her life. Hear her inspiring story of how she overcame her barriers and has changed her life.
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