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'I was simply fearless and ambitious': How a chance visa led a Gold Coast Filipina to 50 Years in Australia - 'Malakas lang talaga ang loob ko at ambisyosa': Mula sa biruan, nauwi sa 50 taon ng paninirahan ng isang Pinay sa Australia
24 July 2026

'I was simply fearless and ambitious': How a chance visa led a Gold Coast Filipina to 50 Years in Australia - 'Malakas lang talaga ang loob ko at ambisyosa': Mula sa biruan, nauwi sa 50 taon ng paninirahan ng isang Pinay sa Australia

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What began as a joke among five friends applying to migrate to Australia turned into a life-changing opportunity for Josephine Carreon. Of the group, she was the only one granted a visa—a stroke of luck that would shape the rest of her life. - Nagsimula lamang sa biruan ang pag-a-apply sa Australia ng noo'y dalaga na si Josephine Carreon kasama ang apat niyang kaibigan. Ngunit sa kanilang lima, siya lamang ang pinalad na mabigyan ng visa, isang pagkakataong tuluyang nagpabago sa direksiyon ng kanyang buhay at 50 taon na siyang naninirahan sa Australia.

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- 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino

🔊 On Air – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Australia and website live stream, and TV Channel 302 from 10 AM to 11 AM AEST daily.

📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit sbs.com.au/filipino or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and SBS Audio app.

📣 Follow Us on Social Media – Stay updated by following us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.