Blog Posts

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: Strength, Vision and Legacy through Deadly Yakka

Posted July 2, 2025

This NAIDOC Week, MatchWorks is proud to celebrate by shining a light on one of our most impactful programs, Deadly Yakka, and the remarkable individuals who are part of it.

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Celebrating Resilience This World Refugee Day

Posted June 19, 2025

This World Refugee Day, MatchWorks celebrates the resilience of refugees like Atoor, Marleen and Zahra, who are building brighter futures through connection, confidence and community support.

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Winter Warmth Community Care a hot new initiative to support jobseekers in Geelong

Posted June 17, 2025

MatchWorks participants seeking employment in the Geelong region have received a warm boost with winter now flexing its muscles in Victoria.

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Hayden’s Path Happiness

Posted June 16, 2025

When Hayden first connected with Mandurah MatchWorks, he was clear about what he needed in a workplace, a small team, a calm environment and meaningful tasks. With the right support and a tailored approach, Hayden not only found a job that fits, but one that brings him genuine joy.

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Charli’s Driving Towards Her Dream Job

Posted June 12, 2025

Born with an upper limb difference, Charli set her sights on a career behind the wheel. With grit, support and a clear goal, she’s now thriving as a truck driver

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Jantelle’s Journey Back to Work

Posted June 4, 2025

After more than a decade away from the workforce to raise her children, Jantelle was ready to step back into employment.

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Deadly Yakka empowers women into employment and pathways

Posted May 22, 2025

MatchWorks Cannington delivered our first women’s only Deadly Yakka program. The program created a culturally safe space where women could feel supported as they worked through the barriers standing between them and meaningful employment.

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Janine’s Journey Back to Work

Posted May 19, 2025

After taking time off to care for her mother and managing her own health challenges, Janine decided in June 2024 that she was ready to re-enter the workforce. She connected with Melton MatchWorks to begin her employment journey.

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National recognition for positive employment partnership outcomes

Posted May 13, 2025

This recognition highlights the strength of a long-term collaboration that has created meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for people with disability across Victoria and South Australia.

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NDIS Connect Success: Kael’s Journey to Employment

Posted May 1, 2025

With tailored, strengths-based support from MatchWorks, Kael has made significant progress towards achieving his employment goals.

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