Jasmine’s resilience and determined attitude helped MatchWorks work with her to explore her career goals and develop employability skills. Her persistence paid off when she successfully gained a role with The Stirling Golf Club.
MatchWorks will continue its support of Disability Sports Australia (DSA) for a second year, proudly becoming the organisation’s Impact Partner. The national partnership will continue to explore the co-design of new initiatives and programs to support people with disability to achieve employment outcomes through participation in the sport and leisure sector.
Joining a pilot program for neurodivergent job seekers gave Ash the support and confidence he needed to succeed. Now he’s helping others to develop the foundations for their own careers.
A partnership between MatchWorks and Green Collect has provided stable, inclusive employment for more than twenty people living with disability.
In 2021, Anthony’s left leg was amputated below the knee after life-threatening complications from a small injury. Like Anthony, the team at MatchWorks would not give up on finding employment for the determined 58-year-old.
Simon’s unwavering commitment to personal and professional development has paid off, earning him a job at Kmart and the admiration of his co-workers. Since starting in 2019, he’s noticed an increase in his confidence and communication skills.
A new job with Boost Juice is an achievement to celebrate for 23-year-old Tiahnee, who lives with Cerebral Palsy. The Oaklands Park resident is proud to officially become a ‘Boostie’, recently starting work with a brand and organisation she has admired for many years.
Melbourne job seeker Walid was having trouble finding work and lacked confidence and motivation.
Through MatchWorks he has now found stability and a new life.
Daniel is proof that even the biggest challenges can be overcome. The Adelaide born business owner grew up with a father who lived with schizophrenia. When his parents eventually divorced, trauma caused the then 15 year old into a downward spiral. “All throughout my upbringing, I had no strong father figure,” Daniel said. “Dad stopped…
MatchWorks Corio and Coles Lara worked closely together to make Tyler’s dream job a reality. Six years later Tyler reports that he’s still loving his job. “I’ve worked at Coles for 6 years. The thing I like the best, the most, it’s the cash registers. I like working with the customers, they’re kind,” said Retail…