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A Baker’s Delight!

During Jason’s initial appointment with Sureway’s DES team in Port Pirie (SA), he explained that his career goal was to work in a bakery. As a steppingstone, Jason’s Disability Employment Consultant suggested gaining employment in…

Success with Australian Textile Mills

When Larry commenced his Sureway journey with the Wangaratta (Vic) DES team, he was shy and apprehensive about getting employment assistance. Although Larry had completed various IT courses, obtained his Certificate III in Information Technology…

‘Snag a Job’ Day a huge success

Recently, our Southern Adelaide Disability Employment Services team held a ‘Snag a Job’ Day. Nine local employers attended the Daw Park, South Australia site and met with 19 participants. Employers provided insight into their businesses…

Wrapping up our 2021-23 RAP

Wrapping up our 2021-23 RAP With the support of Reconciliation Australia, Sureway developed and delivered an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from April 2021 – April 2023. The intention of Sureway’s 2021-23 RAP is to…

Narayan from Horsham Vic kicking goals with AFL

Narayan from Horsham Vic kicking goals with AFL Horsham Disability Employment Services (DES) client Narayan, who featured in our Oct-Dec 2022 edition of Sureway Stories, recently celebrated over 9 months of employment with Australian Football…

Queanbeyan-Palerang Reconciliation Walk

Queanbeyan-Palerang Reconciliation Walk Each year to celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the Queanbeyan NSW Council holds the Queanbeyan-Palerang Reconciliation Walk which is held on the main street of Queanbeyan NSW. Workforce Australia (WAES) Phillip ACT Employment…

Full-time factory work and a healthier outlook for Brendan

Full-time factory work and a healthier outlook for Brendan Workforce Australia participant, Brendan was referred to Sureway Health and Wellbeing due to multiple non-vocational barriers. These barriers included excessive alcohol consumption, unstable housing, financial hardship…

Stable housing for Dean and his dog

Stable housing for Dean and his dog Phillip ACT, Workforce Australia participant Dean, 29, was referred to Sureway Health and Wellbeing, as he was homeless. He was alternating between sleeping on the streets and couch…

Kerry’s journey from homelessness to hope

Kerry’s journey from homelessness to hope This time last year, Vincentia NSW Disability Employment Services (DES) client Kerrie Anne was homeless. She had overstayed a notice to vacate and was in the process of tribunal…

What is Workforce Australia?

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…

Braydan secures full-time work with ARG Electrical

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…

From job seeker to recruiter

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…

The power of perseverance

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…

Confidence looks good on you Jean

Confidence looks good on you Jean

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…

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Lockdown success for Corey

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…

River showcases his design skills

River showcases his design skills

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…

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‘Employment has changed my life’

‘Employment has changed my life’ Reece commenced with Sureway January 2021. Aged 20, the West Wyalong youth had left school after Year 10. He had no formal work experience, no driver’s licence and no strong…

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Jazmine is Trainee of the Year

Jazmine is Trainee of the Year Previous Murray Bridge Workforce Australia client Jazmin has achieved great success in her first year of work, taking out the title of Trainee of the Year at the 2021…

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Spencer’s ideal role was waiting

Spencer’s ideal role was waiting Disability Employment Services (DES) participant Spencer was extremely shy when he commenced with Sureway Modbury early 2020. Whilst Spencer held a qualification in Horticulture, he was unsure what he wanted…

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Mark’s back in the driver’s seat

Mark’s back in the driver’s seat Kadina-local and truck driver Mark Abela experienced a severe medical event. Following a long recovery journey, Mark received the all-clear from his medical team and was keen to get…

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Supporting new business in Narrandera

Supporting new business in Narrandera Our Narrandera team are extremely pleased to have partnered with business owner Harry for his recruitment as he opened his new IGA store recently! Sureway Consultants Amie and Leeann connected…

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IT Savvy in Murray Bridge

IT Savvy in Murray Bridge Congratulations to our Murray Bridge clients Steven and Deborah on completing the IT Savvy course! The course helps participants to develop their computer and digital skills for job searching and…

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Thanks to South Coast Laundry Services

Thanks to South Coast Laundry Services A shout out to South Coast Laundry Services – one of our favourite employers in the Wonthaggi area – for their continued support of local employment! Anthony and Nicole…

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Sureway’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

Sureway’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Sureway were pleased to launch our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2021-2023.   Our Vision for Reconciliation Our vision for reconciliation is for all Australians to come together to…

Daniel’s feeling Inspired

Daniel’s feeling Inspired Wodonga resident Daniel has regained employment following a redundancy during COVID-19. 25-year-old Daniel lost his café job when the business closed during the pandemic. Daniel found himself in limbo before transferring to…

Riley finds his place again

Riley finds his place again 18-year-old Riley lives in the picturesque country town Meeniyan outside of Leongatha VIC. Upon joining Sureway’s Disability Employment Services program, Riley was shy and was experiencing barriers to finding work…

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Jacqueline’s drive to change her life

Jacqueline’s drive to change her life Jacqueline relocated to NSW from WA in 2020 to live with her sister. Living outside Wagga Wagga it was a 20-minute drive to Holbrook and 25-minutes to Albury. Jacqueline…

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Tania is All About Caring

Tania is All About Caring Broken Hill Workforce Australia client Tania has returned to work in the industry she loves. During a chat with her Consultant Luke, Tania mentioned her previous experience in the Aged…

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20 years and counting

20 years and counting Adelaide resident Andrew signed up with Sureway in 2007 through the Job in Jeopardy program, now known as Work Assist under Disability Employment Services (DES). Andrew has been a Coles employee…

CTA participant David with Course Facilitator Libby in the Sureway office

David’s positive step into employment

David’s positive step into employment Career Transition Assistance (CTA) client David is completing the last activities in his course this month and will be walking straight into employment with a fresh take on life. About…

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A gift of thanks for Shepparton

A gift of thanks for Shepparton Past client Bradley Duka recently donated a piece of his artwork to Sureway Shepparton to thank them for helping him on his journey to employment and beyond. At the…

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No distance too far for Terrence

No distance too far for Terrence South Australian resident Terrence moved from Port Pirie to Adelaide in search of better job opportunities. Disability Employment Services (DES) Consultant Karen said that Terrence was committed to finding…

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Success for Sean

Success for Sean It had been over a year since Sean had last worked when he was connected with Sureway’s Disability Employment Services (DES) team in Daw Park, SA. Sean was desperate to get back…

Supporting our communities in 2020

Supporting our communities into 2021 Sureway are proud to support a number of community and sporting organisations across NSW, VIC and SA through our corporate sponsorship program. During the second half of 2020 Sureway are…

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Mervyn gets back into the swing

Mervyn gets back into the swing Mervyn has been with Sureway Wellington Workforce Australia since 2015. A troubled past held Mervyn back from fully engaging with employment services for some time, but the team persevered…

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Jo pursues a better life

Jo pursues a better life Jo joined Sureway Modbury Disability Employment Services (DES) in South Australia almost four years ago. As former nurse, Jo was experiencing non-vocational barriers and needed an industry change. She was…

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Sky is the limit for Matthew

Sky is the limit for Matthew Matthew lives with an Intellectual Disability. When he joined Sureway Murray Bridge DES in August 2019, Matthew spoke with his new Consultant Darrell about not having worked in a…

Valma opens doors with new skills

Valma opens doors with new skills Meet Valma. Her story is one of resilience in its truest form. Valma hails from the remote town of Peterborough, in Mid North SA. In recent years, she lost her…

COVID-19: Information for job seekers

This article was last updated on 19/11/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19.   COVID-19: Information for job seekers Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…

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Luke resets his career path

Luke resets his career path Forbes local Luke is 17 years old and left school before finishing Year 12. He has been in and out of trouble, has had no steady path through school or…

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Nicholas lands his dream job

Nicholas lands his dream job 19-year-old Nicholas was diagnosed with Autism at a young age. In late 2019, the high school graduate successfully gained his Forklift licence and was eager to find employment where he…

COVID-19: Information for job seekers

This article was last updated on 19/10/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19.   COVID-19: Information for job seekers Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…

It’s never too late

Lynette proves it’s never too late Upon commencing into Disability Employment Services (DES) in Murray Bridge, Lynette (Lyn) held the belief that her days of paid employment were gone due to being a mature aged…

Lorraine transfers to a new career

Lorraine transfers to a new career Due to a downturn following COVID-19, Bathurst Cleaner Lorraine found herself working only 3-5 hours a week. She was very active in looking for work prior to coming to…

5-star rated Sureway services

5-star rated Sureway services 27 Sureway Employment & Training services across NSW, SA and VIC have achieved the highest rating in Australian Government’s March 2020 Star Ratings. The Star Rating system, published quarterly, measures the…

Supporting our communities in 2020

Supporting our communities in 2020 Sureway are proud to support a number of community and sporting organisations across NSW, VIC and SA through our corporate sponsorship program. During the first half of 2020 Sureway are…

COVID-19: Here to help every week

This article was last updated on 01/06/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19.   HERE TO HELP EVERY WEEK Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…

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COVID-19: Update from CEO Matthew Hall

This article was last updated on 02/04/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19.   COVID-19: Update from CEO Matthew Hall Sureway remain open for business and are focused on supporting our…

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Changing lives for charity

2020 has provided some exceptional challenges for Australians, including but not limited to, drought, bushfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges are wide spread across Australia, with the impacts not only to be felt immediately…

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2019/20 Bushfire advice and office closures

Sureway would like to extend our condolences to those affected by the bushfires currently burning across the country. Please be advised that the following Sureway offices are currently closed due to bushfire risk (information updated…

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Help available this Christmas

Christmas should be a happy and joyous time, but for many it can be financially challenging and often isolating. The holiday period can become expensive and with all of the extra costs building up, and…

5-star rated Sureway services

Five Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the September 2019 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family…

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Lola’s on pathway to success

Congratulations to one of our amazing Bathurst customers Lola who recently celebrated her first month at her new job!   Mother of two Lola moved to Australia, settling in Bathurst NSW. With extensive experience in…

Dean’s story

Dean’s story Dean Simmons is the newest employee of Suggy’s Automotive and Trainer Hire in Stawell VIC, after completing a Youth Jobs PaTH Internship.   Connected with Sureway Ararat, Dean had completed his Certificate II…

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Congratulations to the Sureway Roller Hawks

Congratulations to the Sureway Roller Hawks 20 August 2019   Congratulations to the Sureway Wollongong Roller Hawks who claimed the 2019 National Wheelchair Basketball League championship title at the weekend with a 9-point victory over…

5-star services in regional Australia

Five Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the June 2019 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family…

Dallas’ story

Dallas’ story Dallas Starr loves going to work. Tumbarumba local Dallas Starr is the newest employee of Brennan’s Earthmoving. He recently celebrated 3 months in his position where he is employed as a Workshop Assistant.…

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Kay’s story

Kay’s story Kym Hall from Spiderman YP/MN approached Sureway in Kadina to discuss an employment opportunity for a young person in the Pest Control industry. In what is usually a male-dominated industry, Kym was just…

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Daniel’s Story

Daniel’s Story   When Workforce Australia Employment Consultant Emily first met Moe client Daniel Hay his anxieties were quite prominent. Daniel voiced this concern openly as a barrier that was holding him back in life.…

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More help for job seekers

More help for job seekers Media release, 29 May 2019 Mature age job seekers in Far West NSW and Mid North SA will soon have access to more specialised support when it comes to finding…

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Brandon’s story

Echuca local Brandon Allen recently graduated from his Traineeship with Bite Me Deli this month, after bouncing back from unemployment and depression. Brandon received his Certificate III in Retail at a presentation ceremony this week…

Cameron’s Story

Gippsland local Cameron has made Work for the Dole work for him, gaining employment with his Host radio broadcaster GippsFM. When Sureway Morwell first began discussions around his pending Work for the Dole phase requirements…

Tumut celebrates nomination

Celebrating over 20 years assisting the local community, Sureway Employment & Training Tumut are proud to be a nominee at the 2019 Tumut Regional Business Awards for both ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ and ‘Excellence in Business’ categories.…

Natalie’s story

  Natalie’s story Natalie Wilson came to Sureway when her youngest child turned 8. Unsure of the direction she would take when re-entering the work force, she discussed various barriers she felt stood in her…

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Brendan’s story

Brendan’s story Working sporadic hours in the hospitality industry, Brendan Ridges joined Sureway Echuca to further his career prospects. The Echuca team could immediately tell that Brendan was very employable and would suit a variety…

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Take back your time over breakfast

Parkes business people are invited to a free business breakfast this Tuesday to learn how to streamline their recruiting processes. Employment provider Sureway Employment & Training are encouraging business owners and hiring managers to stop…

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Doors open for Wellington employers

Did you know that your business could access up to $10,000* in financial incentives when you employ an eligible job seeker? Our Sureway Wellington team are please to invite you to our Business Open Day…

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Adam’s Story

Adam Haynes couldn’t get ahead in life. This is his story. When Sureway Consultant Susie met Adam, she could tell that he had drive but his lack of work experience was holding him back in…

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Kyriae’s story

Kyriae was a client with Sureway Disability Employment Services (DES) in Adelaide SA. This is her story. When Kyriae came to Sureway DES in 2016 she suffered low moods, high anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress…

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Traralgon Youth on PaTH to employment

A group of 11 young job seekers have recently graduated from Youth Jobs PaTH Employability Skills Training (EST), with the trainer Peter Mullen saying that it was the most employment-focused group he has had in all his…

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Deidre Wins Title for Changing Lives

“Nothing is as important as the person in front of you right now, needing your help.” It was this attitude that propelled Kiama Recruitment Consultant Deidre Hindmarsh to be named Employment Consultant of the Year…

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The Road to Changing Lives

Nowra DES client Tania Collier is on the road to a long career, having recently gained employment with Kennedy’s Bus & Coach through Sureway’s strong relationship with the employer. When a full-time Administration Assistant position at…

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Reigning world paralympic champion Scott Reardon

As one of the country’s fastest-growing employment providers, Sureway Employment and Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Paralympic Gold Medallist Sprinter Scott Reardon as the face of their Disability Employment Service (DES) program.…

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Project a win-win for all

10 Feb 2017 It was an approach characteristic of everything Griffith’s Neighbourhood House stands for, as a local ‘work for the dole’ project gave the centre the facelift it desperately needed. A Federal government program, ‘work…

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Job seekers celebrate graduation

For the last six months, Sureway has been running a Certificate III in Aged Care in the Parkes office. A great attendance rate was achieved with job seekers thoroughly enjoying the course which was taught…

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Judy Galloway – Woman of the Year

STARTING a small business is a daunting task under ideal circumstances, but when Judy Galloway opened employment and training company Sureway in Wagga in 1989 she was raising four young children at the same time. To…

Good News Story

22 May 2012 – Changing lives will change communities Sureway Employment & Training are working with job seekers to make a difference in the lives of 10 individuals through their Certificate 1 Work Preparation. All…

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