I am very exited to start a new experience. Particularly for the fact that I anticipate an authentic Australian experience in the work force. It is a warm sunny morning in March, the month has just began and I am starting on a high note. I get to AFS offices located in La Trobe street which I find very convenient considering I am so close to the train station as well as my school. I am in the office a few minutes to 9am (thank God I am not late on my first day).
At the office, I met two staff members. I greeted them and took a seat next to the door. I introduced myself. The ladies at the office were very friendly and soon after a brief introduction from them, I felt at home. I was given a tour of the offices and thereafter was given induction documents to go over. I had a couple of documents to sign including OHS forms, Privacy and Confidentiality forms and a few more. Once that was done I had to do a GenVic module (It is a mandatory training package on family violence) and was issued a certificate upon completion.
The first day was essentially an opportunity to get familiar with the staff members, read about the organization and working out my schedule. Honestly, I was over the moon that I had found a place to host me for my IDR2.
MERCY K 