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…
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…
Career Transition Assistance for the Yazidi Community in Wagga Wagga NSW Language, literacy and numeracy issues can be a barrier to employment, especially for those from non-English speaking and English-as-a-second-language backgrounds. With the help of an interpreter, a group of Yazidi citizens in Wagga Wagga NSW undertook the Career Transition Assistance (CTA) course with excellent…
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…