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 the cleaning industry, in which he had previous experience. During this time, he could work on attaining the skills required…
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 through TAFE Digital and participated in some work experience, he had never been employed. Larry’s Disability Employment Consultant worked with…
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 and discussed the criteria they use when hiring new candidates. Participants were then given the opportunity to attend group and…
Australian Idol Gets Sureway Transition to Work Participants Songwriting for Success If you’re a young person preparing for work or study, every experience can help you on your journey – even a workshop with a nationally famous musician like Emerauld. Originally published by Murray Bridge News Life is a journey, and you deserve a chance…
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 League (AFL) VIC as a Support Program Officer. Narayan is an avid AFL supporter who knows his AFL stats dating…
Courtney from Phillip ACT graduates Hospitality Course Workforce Australia Phillip ACT Participant Courtney made us all proud by graduating the On the Sparks Hospitality Program this month. Sureway were invited to attend her graduation ceremony at CIT Reid ACT where we were able to hear all that Courtney had learned and achieved over the course…
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 Consultants- Meaghan and Rachael, WAES Tuggerangong ACT Employment Consultant- Annmaree and WAES Queanbeyan NSW Employment Consultant- Carlie, participated in the…
Cultural Walk for Community with Wiradyuri Elder, Uncle James Ingram To honour National Reconciliation Week 2023, our Wagga Wagga Workforce Australia team members attended Cultural Walk for Community to work towards the goal of building respectful relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Led by local Wiradyuri Elder, Uncle…
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 and poor mental health. During his first session, Brendan explained that he drank alcohol to numb his feelings of shame.…
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 surfing. As Dean has a dog, this made it more difficult for him to access housing. With assistance from Sureway…