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South Melbourne community members have a rejuvenated garden to enjoy after a group of Work for the Dole (WfD) participants completed an activity at St Peter and St Paul’s Church. The garden has been part of St Peter and St Paul’s Church grounds for more than 160 years and was in dire need of maintenance…
Read moreMatchWorks Queensland job seeker Jason Webster says engaging with employers, industry professionals and other job seekers at Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth’s Job Seeker Boot Camp was a valuable experience. Jason was among a group of job seekers who participated in the boot camp at the Bracken Ridge Tavern last month, with attendees enjoying…
Read moreMelton job seeker Paige Mozjerin has secured employment after completing a MatchWorks youth program. Melton’s Country Fire Authority office hired Paige after she completed MatchWorks XLR8 Youth Program, which gave her confidence to search for new employment opportunities after being unemployed. The four week XLR8 program, aimed at job seekers aged between 15 and 21…
Read moreMatchWorks job seeker Lenny Peters was 15 years old when he became a paraplegic after losing his balance and falling 30 metres down a cliff-face at the beachside town of Barwon Heads. The fall changed his life forever. Lenny completely severed his spinal cord, he was paralysed from his waist down and he sustained a…
Read moreYarra Community Housing officially launched its new Participation Hub in Barkly Street, Footscray yesterday with MatchWorks one of the community organisations offering its services for the unique space. The Hub offers a base for Yarra Community Housing clients and tenants to come together and participate in social activities, build new skills and engage in a…
Read moreQueensland employers and job seekers have enjoyed a valuable labour market information sharing and networking session at the first ‘Brekkie into Jobs’ breakfast yesterday. Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth spoke at Mango Hill Coffee Club along with Smart Owners Director Daryl Akers while Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist Julie McDonald was MC. Guests included…
Read moreGeelong MatchWorks Work for the Dole coordinators partnered with Reclink Australia to deliver a multi-faceted beautification WFD project at the Corio-Norlane Uniting Church. The 26-week project was a huge success with a focus on improving garden space, installing raised vegetable gardens, new seating areas, and a complete revegetation of the gardens and plant life. Job…
Read moreVT Group Australia Director Heath Peatling has developed a relationship with MatchWorks through Business Development Consultant Jodie Hadjuk over the past two years. Heath said the relationship has been beneficial for not only his business, but also the job seekers who often have to overcome personal barriers to ensure their ongoing success at work. “As…
Read moreA partnership between MatchWorks and Accor Hotels Australia has given Indigenous Queensland job seekers a pathway to employment. MatchWorks job seekers Tony, Shoneil and Ruth completed the first Indigenous pre-employment partnership program with Accor in Queensland earlier this year and are now working with the hotel chain. Indigenous Employment Consultant Karen Muir guided participants through…
Read moreEpping job seeker Sepehr Maddox says he feels more confident about achieving his employment goals after completing the six-week City Start employment program which was a collaboration between Melbourne City FC and local employment provider MatchWorks. Fourteen participants completed the City Start program which combined intensive employability training and community migrant supports with weekly football…
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