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…
Paralympic champion helping businesses embrace inclusivity Retired Paralympic sprinter turned elite sporting coach, business owner, father, and motivational speaker Scott Reardon continues to channel his passion for helping others run a fair race after renewing his partnership with Sureway for 2023/24. Hailing from Temora, Reardon has proudly partnered with Sureway since 2018 to inspire more…
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…
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 proceedings to find a solution so her and her son would not become homeless. Unfortunately, she was not successful and…
Echuca mother and daughter duo are moving up in hospitality career Mother and daughter, Annette and Maddison started with Sureway Echuca Victoria unsure of their career paths and struggling to find work. Annette and Maddison’s Disability Employment Consultant sprang into action and began to work with the pair to improve their employability skills. After a…
Barry from Port Augusta motivated to enter forklift driver job Barry commenced with Sureway Port August SA in August 2022. He hadn’t worked in three years due to COVID layoffs and was wary of employers due to the way he was treated by his previous employer. Armed with his driver’s licence, MR and forklift licence,…
Study leads to career in health and care services for Aggie from Christies Beach Agnes (Aggie) became unemployed after a series of personal life events lead her to withdraw from the workforce. Throughout this, she developed a desire to give back through health and care services after seeing the wonderful palliative care team supporting her…
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 to do in his career. Despite this, Employment Consultant Lucia saw how keen Spencer was to be in work. Lucia…