When home in Apia, Samoa, Itula Talataina works as a mechanic. He has three children and a wider family to support and has built a house and been able to keep his children in school with the money he has earned during regular visits to Silver Orchards in Orrvale, Victoria.

Lale Faitala is from Samoa, here on his third visit near Shepparton. He is building a house and planting crops at home. Knowledge and skills he gains in Australia are out to use in his community.

Brian has been able set up a general store in his village of Mele in Vanuatu after several tours as a seasonal worker. The store greatly benefits his whole community.