Mahziar Bahreini and Shima Bahador migrated from Iran, to Perth WA in 2010 with their young family. Mahziar came from a background of construction, and Shima was a Registered Nurse in the local hospital.

The pair sought out meaningful work in order to contribute to the Australian Society in some way. Mahziar, who had previous experience in supporting people living with disability in his own family quickly found a job in the disability support sector.

Mahziar quickly flourished in this role, given that his kindness and compassion assist him to overcome all fear, and touch the hearts and minds of all those who cross his path, no matter their capabilities or limitations. Mahziar was adept at providing one on one support as well as group-based support to Participants with high care needs, within both Supported Independent Living and community-based settings.

Mahziar was quickly recognised for his commitment to Occupational Health and Safety and became an Occupational Health and Safety Representative for his employer, after completing a Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety in Perth, which follows on from his Bachelor’s degree undertaken at Tehran’s University of Medical Sciences, in Industrial Occupational Health and Safety (Mining and Construction), and brought him up to speed with local legislation.