Tour guide wins national award three years into Australian career
Angie Ouyang won bronze at the Australian Top Tour Guide Awards after working at the National Museum of Australia.
Angie Ouyang joined the National Museum of Australia in 2023. She had worked as a French teacher in Guangzhou before moving to Australia.
At the museum, Ouyang runs tours on design, First Nations history and special exhibitions. This week, Ouyang won bronze at the Australian Top Tour Guide Awards.
She first won top guide in the Canberra Region. Judges praised her confidence and skill with visitors.
Ouyang said: "I can actually see myself, my place in Australian history as an immigrant." She adapts each tour to what visitors want to learn about.
- 2023
- Started at museum
- French teacher at University of Guangzhou
- Previous role
- 3 years
- Years in profession
- Bronze, Australian Top Tour Guide Awards
- Award won
Why it mattersImmigrant workers earn recognition for building careers in Australia, showing the country values people who arrive from elsewhere.
AustraliaAustralian cultural institutions rely on immigrant workers like Ouyang to connect visitors to Australian history and culture.
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