Blog Posts

James’ Journey: Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Success

Posted February 5, 2025

James faced significant challenges in his job search due to anxiety. However, with the support of MatchWorks, he overcame these obstacles and landed a fulfilling role.

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Josh’s kickstart to success with Blackwoods

Posted December 18, 2024

Job seeker Josh, a talented young footballer, had big dreams. He wanted to balance his passion for the sport with a stable career. With the help of MatchWorks, he found the perfect job at Blackwoods.

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Jasmine on course for employment success

Posted November 27, 2024

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.

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MatchWorks and DSA partner to increase inclusion in employment

Posted September 10, 2024

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.

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Ash helps neurodivergent job seekers build their ideal careers

Posted August 21, 2024

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.

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MatchWorks and Green Collect creating sustainable work and world

Posted June 26, 2024

A partnership between MatchWorks and Green Collect has provided stable, inclusive employment for more than twenty people living with disability.

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Anthony’s determination to walk, work and live well

Posted June 7, 2024

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.

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Simon’s people skills soar in Kmart job

Posted April 24, 2024

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.

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Passion pays off for new ‘Boostie’ Tiahnee

Posted February 1, 2024

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.

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“My life has changed 100 percent” – Walid’s story

Posted November 20, 2023

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.

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