GrainCorp developed a relationship with MatchWorks Werribee in January 2016 and has since employed three job seekers with a disability. One job seeker is employed under the Government’s Supported Wage System, which encourages employers to hire more people with disabilities. GrainCorp West Footscray Training Manager Graeme Chuchward made a concerted effort to place people with…
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ESG has sustained a great relationship with JB Medical Equipment in Prestons, New South Wales, since May 2016. This relationship has resulted in the recruitment of eight ESG job seekers, some of which have mental health and disability barriers. ESG job seeker Elvin (pictured) was a new arrival from Iran, with limited work experience and…
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MatchWorks will provide assistance to young people to overcome barriers to unemployment through a new Australian Government initiative. The Empowering YOUth Initiative seeks to empower young people who are disengaged from the workforce or school and who face complex issues that affect their future. MatchWorks will deliver the initiative through the Youth Community model across…
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Employment Services Group (ESG), with support from MatchWorks, launched the successful Deadly Yakka program in Campbelltown yesterday for Indigenous job seekers in the region. Local Tharawal man Josh Bell performed the traditional Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and three dance performances at the launch on Monday June 19. The initiative, specifically designed for Indigenous job…
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Geelong job seeker Gavin came to MatchWorks six years ago following a tragic accident that resulted in a broken back. He was only given a 50/50 chance of walking again after surgery. MatchWorks East Geelong Business Development Consultant Chris Delamont said when Gavin came to MatchWorks in 2011 he was determined to work, but had limited…
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Goodie Food and Events in Melbourne has employed three MatchWorks job seekers since February 2017. One job seeker is Nicole, who has gender dysphoria and identifies as a female. Nicole responded to a job advertisement for the company in January 2017. “We were looking to cover a position in the kitchen that required a certain…
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MatchWorks recently sponsored the Indigenous Employment & Careers Expo, hosted by the Victorian Indigenous Programs Network. The expo, held at the Crown Promenade on June 3, was an opportunity for job seekers to connect with local employment services, community organisations and employers to discuss their options. The networking event involved 26 employers/community organisations and…
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Employment Services Group (ESG) job seekers in New South Wales and Western Australia are taking part in a new employment program, which has a focus on mental health. The Elevate program is designed to help job seekers gain employment, while assisting them to build a healthy lifestyle. It incorporates strategies including mindfulness, gentle exercise and…
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MatchWorks Warrnambool contacted Reunion Café and Bar owners Lisa Crawford and Fazool Peerbuccus in January 2017 to discuss employment services. As a result MatchWorks job seeker Brooke, who has permanent partial hearing loss, was employed in February as a kitchen hand/dessert maker. Co-owner Lisa Crawford said the relationship with MatchWorks has been beneficial for their…
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Twenty-three young Geelong job seekers officially graduated from a special employment program today, which was delivered by MatchWorks and Geelong Cats. The Cats Match program encouraged participants to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing and to learn employability related skills. Participants have been assisted throughout the 10-week program with resumes and applications, interview…
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