Yara Salman

Trainee Sports Coach and Support Worker

Yara is a dedicated sports coach providing a variety of sports and activities tailored for children with disabilities. Witnessing the joy on the children's faces while engaging in sports brings such joy to Yara’s day.

Yara arrived in Australia from Iraq as a refugee. She came to Australia with no knowledge of English, learning it as her third language and continuing her education is an accomplishment that she will always be thankful for. She has been fortunate enough to receive multiple scholarships throughout her high school journey and now at university, for which she is incredibly grateful for.

Yara’s dream is to become a primary school teacher. Working and interacting with others are things that she is really passionate about. Working with children, especially those from refugee and migrant backgrounds, brings Yara immense happiness as she has the opportunity to teach and guide them as a positive role model in their lives.