Models of Achievement is a 11-part documentary series telling inspiring stories of how higher education changed ordinary Australians' lives.
Where to Watch Models of Achievement • Season 1
11 Episodes
Launch Program
E1
Launch ProgramParticipants in the series attend answer questions from the audience about their educational journeys. Forum hosted by Annette Shun Wah.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2An Iranian refugee and the daughter of Vietnamese refugees tell how they overcame adversity to study computing and law respectively in Australia.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Jayne's tenacity in becoming a vet eventually paid off, while George tells how higher education took him from the Australian Outback to the big smoke.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Tanja and her family fled war-torn Bosnia for a new life in Australia, where she began studying a degree in Medical Science. Meanwhile, Corey is inspiring children to dream big after a successful rugby league career.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5Deng is using his law degree to help fellow Sudanese refugees now living in Australia, while Amy's career behind the wheel of a big rig is proving useful as the basis for study in engineering.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Ross trades life in a war zone for shooting of a very different variety, while witnessing a debilitating illness in her family led Rita on the path to becoming a nurse.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7Scott had worked as everything from a fireman to a preacher, but eventually discovered his true passion lay in medicine. And after fleeing Afghanistan for Australia, Najeeba is determined to help fellow refugees through her studies.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Asha fled her native Fiji for a new life - and a PhD - in Australia, while a serious health scare hasn't stopped Steven from pursuing a career in juvenile justice.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9Genna is studying nursing and has grand plans for a remote Kenyan village when she graduates. Robert's persistence and talent prove their worth in the world of mathematics.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10Suraya is making a difference to student's lives after fleeing Afghanistan for Australia, while Bradley's passion for journalism was ignited by a trip to a university summer school.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11Single mum Nicole is turning her life around through university education, while William's hard work has landed him a job at one of Australia's leading architectural firms.
Take Plex everywhere
Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.