A YOUNG man who spent most of his childhood in African refugee camps has been able to make a fresh start in Mildura.

Theofille Niyokwizera was born in a refugee camp in Tanzania after his parents were forced to flee conflict in their home in Burundi.

Shifting again to a camp in Malawi, Mr Niyowkizera was able to finish high school, before his parents and five siblings made plans to come to Austr...