Aboriginal Elder, Jacqueline has overcome years of domestic violence to land her dream job in administration with Strong Women Talking, a not-for-profit organisation supporting women to manage their trauma and forge a life free of violence. Jacqueline had suffered through violent relationships during most of her early adult life, until she was able to break…
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After an uncertain start, Jessica has thrived in the Youth Jobs PaTH Employability Training program and secured her first job working at McDonalds. The young Warrnambool job seeker didn’t know what career path she wanted to pursue after finishing school a few years ago. “Before I started this journey, I was lacking direction and felt…
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Youth homelessness and mental health issues often go hand-in-hand. People with mental illness are more at risk of homelessness. Yet, the stress that comes with rough sleeping can also negatively impact mental health and wellbeing. One organisation creating a safe haven for homeless youth is The Lodge Youth Support Service in Brisbane. Their mission…
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Young job seeker Anneliese has overcome mental and physical health issues to land a Business Administration Traineeship with a plumbing company. Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease as a teenager, Anneliese struggled with her health. She also developed social anxiety, which led to depression. “I didn’t want to go out because I didn’t feel well, so…
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Stepping out of her comfort zone has paid off for Elise Russell. She recently celebrated two years in her role with Membranes Australia after attending The Atherstone Exchange Employer Expo. Despite having retail experience and a Certificate III in Childcare, Elise was struggling when she first met with the team at MatchWorks Melton. “I was…
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Youth job seeker Shawn has landed his first job, joining the team at The Sewing Basket on the New South Wales Central Coast. Living with Autism, Shawn had been trying to find a job for months. “I even had my Mum helping me, but I just couldn’t get work,” Shawn said. Things changed for Shawn…
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The recent floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River region of western Sydney were the worst experienced in 30 years. Flooding peaked at a staggering 12.9 metres and many houses were underwater. The impact on the community was devastating. With MatchWorks team members directly affected, our local team was compelled to make a positive contribution to a…
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After moving back to New South Wales from the Kimberley due to family responsibilities, Indigenous job seeker Graeme has overcome personal and professional barriers to land his ideal job as a Case Worker at Family Coast Support. Early years of trauma Graeme was around violence from a young age. “It’s easy to see now how…
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After six years of unemployment while juggling sole parent responsibilities, Amy has celebrated six months with the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (ALC) in Administration. A life change Amy had completed high school and was working in pick packing. When a friend fell ill, Amy took on the responsibility of his carer. They became…
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Young Indigenous job seeker, Lilian has celebrated six months with Rail Systems Alliance in Melbourne (part of the Metro Tunnel Project) as its trainee Social Inclusion and Procurement Administrator. Her role focuses on building links with Victorian Aboriginal and social enterprise suppliers. The right support After Lilian’s living arrangement changed and she moved back in…
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