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Job seekers feel encouraged and supported by Western Australian employer

Posted July 12, 2017

Burmester Contracting, located in Bayswater Western Australia, has maintained a relationship with Employment Services Group (ESG) since February 2017 and has employed four job seekers. Burmester Contracting General Manager Natalie Whiteside said ESG Fremantle has been very helpful and understanding with sourcing suitable employees and communicating throughout the process. “We have had wage subsidies, support…

Wan-Yaari teams with MatchWorks to deliver pre-employment program

Posted July 7, 2017

Local Aboriginal consultancy service Wan-Yaari has teamed with Matchworks to enhance and improve interaction with the Indigenous community through a pilot pre-employment program. The 12-week program delivered by Wan-Yaari involved 10 Indigenous job seekers from the Barwon region, who graduated yesterday during NAIDOC Week. The program has provided a holistic approach and covered varying topics…

MatchWorks teams with Northern Blues FC to host NAIDOC Week celebrations

Posted July 6, 2017

MatchWorks Preston hosted NAIDOC Week celebrations on Wednesday evening in partnership with the Northern Blues Football Club. The celebrations, on July 5, kicked off with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Uncle John Baxter at Preston City Oval. Special guests included former AFL players Dean Rioli and Courtenay Dempsey and former Olympian hurdler Kyle…

Manager’s personal experience shapes positive approach to employing job seekers

Posted June 30, 2017

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…

Supportive employer helps Iranian job seeker realise employment goals

Posted June 23, 2017

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…

MatchWorks assisting young people into work

Posted June 22, 2017

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…

Indigenous employment program heads to Campbelltown

Posted June 20, 2017

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…

MatchWorks job seeker beats odds to gain employment

Posted June 16, 2017

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…

Employer impressed with MatchWorks’ employment advice

Posted June 14, 2017

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…

MatchWorks sponsors Indigenous Careers Expo

Posted June 13, 2017

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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