A partnership between MatchWorks and Amaroo Mining has transformed the lives of five job seekers, while helping the majority Indigenous-owned concrete company find the right people for the business. Respecting the land and people Founded in 2019 by father and son team Lennie and Clint Ross, Amaroo Mining has a strong connection with Country. The…
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…
Aboriginal Elder, Jacqueline has overcome years of domestic violence to land her dream job in administration with Strong Women Talking, a not-for-profit organisation supporting women to manage their trauma and forge a life free of violence. Jacqueline had suffered through violent relationships during most of her early adult life, until she was able to break…
After moving back to New South Wales from the Kimberley due to family responsibilities, Indigenous job seeker Graeme has overcome personal and professional barriers to land his ideal job as a Case Worker at Family Coast Support. Early years of trauma Graeme was around violence from a young age. “It’s easy to see now how…
After six years of unemployment while juggling sole parent responsibilities, Amy has celebrated six months with the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (ALC) in Administration. A life change Amy had completed high school and was working in pick packing. When a friend fell ill, Amy took on the responsibility of his carer. They became…
Young Indigenous job seeker, Lilian has celebrated six months with Rail Systems Alliance in Melbourne (part of the Metro Tunnel Project) as its trainee Social Inclusion and Procurement Administrator. Her role focuses on building links with Victorian Aboriginal and social enterprise suppliers. The right support After Lilian’s living arrangement changed and she moved back in…
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…
Taking part in the Diversity Dimensions Transition to Employment program has proved worthwhile for Chermside Indigenous job seeker, Bill. He has celebrated six months with the local PepsiCo team as a Process Worker for Smiths Chips. A whole lot of skills Bill was working in Papa New Guinea in the underground mines. He had yard…