Tuesday, 28th February 2023
Giving Young People Work Opportunities
The Benedictine Community of New Norcia has always been committed to community and the people essential to the smooth operation of the wide range of activities and tasks that go together to run the town. Recently we have seen three young people around town, who have been given opportunities to work and learn new and different skills.
Tyler Murray (18), youngest son of Carmel and Gary Murray (Carmel is Director of Visitor Services), has been working as a cleaner in the monastery under the direction of Dom Daniel, and for the Grounds and Maintenance department, under the direction of Ian Smith. He has been deftly handling a whipper snipper in the orchard and was recently seen astride the new ride-on mower. These opportunities have been great for Tyler, topping up his finances just before he commences studying commerce at Curtin University. Tyler hopes to transition to law during the second semester of 2023.
Kyle Victoriano (18) is the older son of Melissa and Marlon. Originally from the Philippines, Melissa, Marlon and the boys have made a new home in New Norcia and have been here for nearly eight years. Marlon is the community chef and Melissa is tour guide extraordinaire; she is also the safeguarding officer for the parish. Kyle is set to follow in dad’s footsteps, having worked kitchen in Yerecoin and now in Salvado’s Café. He has recently been appointed to kitchen staff and wants to further his catering education at Central TAFE Joondalup in 2024.
Kean Victoriano (14) is taking the opportunity to earn some extra pocket money by working in the roadhouse kitchen. He is currently in Year 9 at Central Midlands High School in Moora. Kean hasn’t yet decided what he wants to do in his working life.
Both Kyle and Kean are altar boys within the parish.