What is Workforce Australia? Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s new employment service that will commence on July 1, 2022—comprising all employment services by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, meaning that the Workforce Australia program you’re likely already familiar with will be replaced with Workforce Australia. The service will allow job seekers to…
Braydan secures full-time work with ARG Electrical When Braydan commenced with Sureway in September 2020, he had no employment history, struggled with significant employment barriers and lacked the work-related skills needed to access employment in his areas of interest. Employment Consultant Gizela was quick to arrange some training. With some encouragement and transport assistance Braydan…
From job seeker to recruiter Job seeker Sam, first started receiving income support in 1998 and during this time has experienced multiple setbacks due to significant barriers. As a result of COVID-related cutbacks in April last year, Sam lost her cleaning position at a local motel and was devastated. Following months of job searching, Sam…
Sureway’s staff wearing RAP shirts with pride The entire Sureway team has been kitted out with new RAP uniforms and the response from staff and community members has been overwhelming. “The response we hear has demonstrated how empowering the shirts are and has helped instigate conversations amongst us to develop and strengthen our communities’ knowledge,…
The power of perseverance Cameron from Orange is an Indigenous 21-year-old client who has been with Sureway since mid-2018. Although Cameron had progressed through the Transition to Work program before commencing with Sureway, he had no previous work experience, lacked higher education history and was disengaged. Cameron enrolled in a Targeted Pre-employment Preparation (TPEP) course…
Confidence looks good on you Jean Port Pirie client, Jean, felt she had fallen behind with technology and didn’t have the skills required to apply for a job. With the support of the Sureway Workforce Australia team, Jean enrolled in the Career Transition Assistance (CTA) program in October 2020 to develop the digital IT skills…
Lockdown success for Corey Six months out of school, Corey commenced with Sureway Wellington in July 2021 and wanted to secure a carpentry apprenticeship. But a lack of employment history, significant employment barriers and without a driver’s licence Corey was receiving knock backs. It was clear to his Employment Consultant Gizela that he just needed…
River showcases his design skills Unemployed and in the depth of the COVID lockdown, River needed to find work. The Sureway Lakes Entrance team worked alongside River to create a personalised employment plan that addressed his employment barriers and focused on his key interests and skills. Recognising River’s flair for interior design and experience as…
Amanda makes a welcome return to Hungry Jacks Amanda commenced with Sureway Port Adelaide in May 2020 after taking some time away from the workforce to raise her children. Before Amanda’s break from work, she was a member of the Hungry Jacks team and was eager to return. ‘I was determined to be able to…
John was prepared for a great first impression For years, Port Adelaide client, John, has battled with significant employment barriers, contributing to his lack of motivation and low energy levels. John was certain he would not find work, but his consultant Tania assured him otherwise. At every appointment, Tania encouraged John to develop realistic goals…