Finding a new career in healthcare security has been a life-saver for Leanne. Three years earlier, the 55 year job seeker had made the difficult decision to leave her job. Tendinitis had impacted her ability to work. Then a serious fall put Leanne’s new work plans on hold. “I hated sitting at home and was…
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On this closing day of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), we are sharing Marion’s story. A proud, strong Nyoongar woman of the Ballardong and Wiilmen people of South West Western Australia, Marion showed incredible persistence and determination to find a new career after losing a long-time role. Marion is now the Aboriginal…
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Perth job seeker, Tammy knew she was capable of working with her learning disability. She just needed an opportunity with a supportive employer who made the most of her abilities. Watch Tammy’s heartwarming (and cheeky) story about finding work with equal opportunity employer, Our Ruby Girl cafe, and finding newfound confidence, independence and a sense…
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Cameron Saunders is a proud Indigenous man who recently found purpose and a job filled with opportunity at Biodiversity Australia. The Brisbane job seeker had been unemployed for more than three years when he came to MatchWorks in February this year. The team encouraged Cameron to join our Deadly Yakka employment program, and with the…
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Yesterday was National Sorry Day, a day to acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. Around 200 MatchWorks and genU Training staff acknowledged the strength of The Stolen Generations survivors in an emotional virtual commemoration on Tuesday 26 May. National Indigenous Liaison Officer,…
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Medhi’s journey to work is an inspiring story about a migrant who worked hard to overcome barriers to employment – and was rewarded for his efforts. After moving to Australia from Pakistan in 2015, Medhi spent more than two years learning English and applying for jobs. Each knockback chipped away at the Melbourne job seeker’s…
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Finding a new job in a call centre last month was the opportunity Mark needed to kick-start his second career. The Geelong job seeker left his 20-year profession in insurance to look for a fresh start, yet after 18 months, he found himself overlooked by employers who preferred to hire candidates currently in the workforce….
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On Friday, MatchWorks and genU celebrated International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) ahead of the official celebration on 17 May 2020. 30 years ago (on 17 May 1990), the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. This milestone would have played a role in the increased…
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Parramatta job seeker, James came to MatchWorks in January 2020 determined to improve his confidence and self-esteem to gain employment. The young job seeker was finding it difficult to self-motivate, so a place in the XLR8 program was just what James needed. Here, he rediscovered his purpose and learned vital skills which led to a…
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Corio job seeker, Andrew always had a passion for cars and trucks. He was also determined to find work to give his children the life he never had growing up. Watch his inspiring story to hear how he was supported to overcome several setbacks. This support helped him secure a job with Truck Car Rentals,…
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