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“I feel that life can be good again.” Keira’s story.

Posted September 21, 2021

After being forced to leave her career as a paramedic, Mandurah job seeker Keira has overcome mental health challenges to land a job in the mining industry. Keira relished her work as a paramedic and emergency responder until she was bullied at work. I was completely blindsided,” Keira said. “I thought I would retire as…

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Turning a dream into reality – Jessica’s story.

Posted September 16, 2021

Young Perth job seeker Jessica has overcome a series of life-long health issues to land her dream job as an Individual Support Worker in a residential care facility. At two and a half years old, Jessica was diagnosed with leukaemia. She completed treatment successfully, but the medications she was prescribed affected her immune system, setting…

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Collaboration with Lola Ballarat helps local hospitality industry

Posted September 15, 2021

Our Ballarat team was thrilled to collaborate with Lola Ballarat recently to give local job seekers the opportunity to put their 5-day hospitality training into action at a special dinner for local hospitality employers. Owner of the Provincial Hotel & Lola Restaurant, Gorgi Coghlan said the collaboration was “an instant yes” for them because hospitality…

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New taskforce appointments to help steer economic recovery

Posted September 14, 2021

MatchWorks and genU Training experts have been announced as members of the new Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce in regions across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. A new Federal Government initiative, the Local Jobs Program will support Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Each Taskforce will use local intelligence and collaboration to accelerate…

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Back to her roots – Helena’s story.

Posted September 2, 2021

Port Adelaide job seeker Helena has overcome physical and mental challenges to reconnect with her passion, landing a job with Amazon Plant Growers. Helena has always had a love for the natural environment. Growing up, she spent many hours gardening with her beloved father, who she credits for her green thumb and appreciation for plants….

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“I’m on my way to achieving my dream.” Chao’s story.

Posted August 26, 2021

While most people his age might be looking to retire, Chao* has graduated from medical school and is training as a specialist doctor of Oncology. Growing up in communist China, Chao didn’t have access to books, music, movies or culture. “I was a curious child but all I could get were government approved textbooks,” Chao…

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“I’m so thankful for all the help I’ve received.” Willow’s story.

Posted August 13, 2021

Young Indigenous job seeker Willow has happily settled into life in Brisbane with the help of the Ready for Work program. She has landed a secure job as a Food Services Attendant with Sodexo at an aged care facility. After finishing school, Willow found herself without direction. “I was partying a lot and I had…

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“I’ve found my love of art again.” Tim’s story.

Posted August 10, 2021

Tim has landed a job as a skin art tattooist, marrying his loves of art and design, while successfully managing his physical and mental barriers. Tim had been running his own sign-making business, but the work was physically taxing and had started to exacerbate his back issues. “After hurting my back in high school, I…

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Arief finds stability with the right support.

Posted August 4, 2021

Despite a language barrier and the upheaval of 2020, Arief’s determination to find a job and provide for his family has paid off. The former job seeker has landed a job as a Picker with Sumpec Vegetables in Perth. Arief arrived in Australia as a refugee from Indonesia in 2002. He was keen to work…

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Support for local cafes impacted by lockdowns

Posted August 3, 2021

Some of our valued hospitality clients across metropolitan Melbourne have been given a helping hand through our ‘MatchWorks in the Community’ grant program. Lockdown 5.0 has been incredibly challenging for the Victorian hospitality industry, especially across Metro Melbourne. Many café’s and restaurants continue to adapt their operations in a bid to survive. Yet this fifth…

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