--- title: Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion description: Australian alumna Rosie Galo empowers her Solomon Islands community through fashion, using her APTC training to build a business and mentor local youth and women. image: https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Australian%20alumna%20and%20business%20owner%2c%20Rosie%20Galo%2c%20now%20a%20qualified%20trainer%20at%20Batuna%20Adventist%20Vocational%20School.%20png%20version.png --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - 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The APTC training has meant I have attained an Australian recognised qualification, which has expanded my sewing skills and given me a stepping stone to building my business and helping others to do the same,”* Rosie said.  Rosie owns and runs her small sewing business from home, creating custom garments for adults and children. Her meticulous skills and unique designs have made her popular in neighbouring communities and towns.  In addition to managing her business, Rosie is a dedicated trainer for her community at the Batuna Adventist Vocational School in Western Province, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills with the youth and women in her community. *“Australia is proud to support skills training for women and girls across Solomon Islands to ensure they have an equal opportunity at getting a job and contributing to the local community,”* said His Excellency Rod Hilton, Australia’s High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands. Rosie also uses her platform as a trainer to encourage young people to pursue Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and continue upskilling in various trades, including sewing and fashion design. *“We have many school leavers in our community. I encourage them to join sewing classes.* *Fashion is a growing industry, and there’s significant income potential if you’re committed,”* Rosie added. 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