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“I feel understood.” Shawn’s story.

Posted June 30, 2021

Young job seeker, Shawn has landed his first job. He is now part of the team at The Sewing Basket on the New South Wales Central Coast. Living with autism, Shawn had been trying to find a job for months. “I even had my Mum helping me, but I just couldn’t get work,” Shawn said….

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Brayden’s job helps improve his mental health

Posted June 29, 2021

Brayden suffered from depression and anxiety throughout his teenage years. This made it difficult for him to find work after he finished high school. “The anxiety side of things makes it hard to put yourself out there and get into the workforce. So when I first turned up to MatchWorks I was very lost,” Brayden…

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A new beginning – Kirstin’s story

Posted June 24, 2021

Kirstin has persevered through mental health issues and workplace bullying to land a job as a Cleaner with Geelong Commercial Cleaners, a family business that values its employees and its customers. For ten years the former job seeker had cleaned and provided front of counter customer service at a restaurant where she experienced verbal abuse…

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“I was lucky to escape to Australia.” Ashok’s story.

Posted June 18, 2021

After fleeing persecution in Sri Lanka, Ashok has overcome physical, emotional and language barriers to land a job as a cleaner in Melbourne. Ashok grew up in Sri Lanka, and as a Tamil, faced discrimination and persecution in his home country. He lost the use of his right arm after being shot. He was also…

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“It is really special when you get people to back you in life.” Suzy’s story

Posted June 16, 2021

Suzy’s life in Queensland was turned upside down when her health took a turn for the worst five years ago. She found herself unable to walk and was bedridden for three months. She lost her job, her partner and was about to lose her home. Determined to do everything she could to get her life…

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50th Deadly Yakka to launch in WA

Posted June 11, 2021

MatchWorks will launch its milestone 50th Deadly Yakka program for Indigenous job seekers in Rockingham on Monday 14 June. Indigenous unemployment is three times higher than it is for non-Indigenous community members. Deadly Yakka is helping tackle this issue by delivering a tailored two-week program which produces sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

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Helping rebuild lives after family violence

Posted June 10, 2021

In Australia, one woman a week loses her life at the hands of a partner or former partner. Thousands more live with domestic and family violence every day, and due to complexities, feel helpless to escape their situation. One organisation making a significant difference to the women and children impacted is Zahra Foundation Australia –…

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Emily Markham wins NESA’s Employment Consultant of the Year

Posted June 9, 2021

Congratulations to Emily Markham, winner of the Employment Consultant of the Year award at last night’s 2021 NESA Awards for Excellence in Canberra. Emily is part of our Noarlunga team and is helping shape the future of employment services in Australia. She has an outstanding track record of supporting the most disadvantaged clients in her…

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Adelaide Job Coach a finalist in 2021 NESA Awards

Posted June 8, 2021

MatchWorks is proud to announce Emily Markham as a finalist for the 2021 NESA Employment Consultant of the Year. Emily is an outstanding member of our New Employment Services Trial (NEST) team in Noarlunga, South Australia. The region has a high proportion of long-term and very long-term unemployed clients, and Emily has had great success…

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Atoor’s award nomination for overcoming barriers to employment

Posted June 7, 2021

Atoor Tamris is the true definition of a survivor. Born and raised in Iraq, the refugee was forced to flee her home country after her life was repeatedly threatened in 2009. She has overcome fear and threats to her personal safety, the challenges of leaving her home country to start a new life in Australia,…

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