For many job seekers, the task of finding work can be stressful. Yet 20-year-old Ibrahim had additional barriers to overcome before he could take a step in the right direction. Now, with dedicated support from the right people, the former job seeker is creating a new future and following his dream to study law. “Before…
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MatchWorks, and our parent company genU, invites people with disability, their families and carers to share their safety and wellbeing experiences. The Disability Royal Commission is seeking views on how the safety and wellbeing of people with disability is supported while still ensuring they have choice and control in their lives. MatchWorks and genU are…
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A new engineering program tailored to young refugees in Bendigo is changing the lives of graduates. Recent graduate Nay Thar knew he wanted to work in the engineering field when he joined the Bendigo TAFE program. The 37-year-old refugee from Thailand had previously studied welding, so studying a Certificate II in Engineering was the ideal…
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In a challenging year, we thank you for supporting MatchWorks and helping us to change lives through employment. We wish you all the best for a prosperous 2021. MatchWorks offices will close at 2pm local time on Thursday 24 December 2020 and reopen on Monday 4 January 2021. If you or someone you know needs…
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Rose loved working, however caring responsibilities and limited education and English made it difficult to find the right job. In her words, hear how Rose found the job opportunity that is enabling her to start saving for retirement. Rose’s life in Africa “I was born in Sudan and have no memory of my mother. My…
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Allan is a shining example of resilience and determination. He lives with an intellectual and physical disability and always wanted to work. Yet finding the right employer proved to be a challenge. Now, with the help of MatchWorks’ Central Coast team, the New South Wales job seeker has started a new warehouse role at Achieve…
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Meet Alicia, a determined young woman who overcame extreme social anxiety to get her first job last month. Now the 24 year old is building her confidence and skills at Achieve Australia’s The Sewing Basket. MatchWorks Central Coast team assisted Alicia by helping her prepare and find the role. The Sewing Basket is an organisation…
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Single dad Jason was finding it tough to find work to fit in with his family commitments. Now, after four years of dedicated support, the Indigenous job seeker’s life has changed after securing flexible work that enables him to provide for his family. The first steps Boosting Jason’s motivation and confidence were important first steps…
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Rose moved home to Brisbane to improve her job prospects and reset her life. Then, like thousands of other young Australians, she found herself in a job market impacted by COVID-19. Determined to find work, the former New Zealand resident saw the Ready for Work program on social media and instantly knew this was the…
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Fidilia’s family came to Australia to escape the conflict of Iraq. In her words, hear how the mother of two found the courage to flee her abusive marriage and start a new life and job in Sydney. “The most important thing that I have learnt as a refugee is that we can all start from…
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