My name is Mercedes. I'm 30 years old. I come from Colombia. I come from a family of one child My Mum and Dad are still alive.

I came to Sydney, Australia, in 1998 by myself to get a better life and to study.

I think this country is good to bring a family up, and I live here better than in my country.

I love my country and I miss my family and friends and the way Colombia is.