While at Loreto College studying in her final year of schooling, Teele was introduced to the CVGT team in Ballarat through our eligible school leaver program. The program supports students stepping into employment for the first time. Meeting with Teele on a regular basis, Kylie, a member of the Disability Employment Services team in Ballarat, …
All visitors to CVGT Australia sites can access state government-provided QR code services to help with COVID-19 contact tracing. The collection of accurate and complete details of visitors makes contact tracing more efficient in the efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the community. The QR code service is an electronic method that …
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Thanks to community support hundreds of donated toys will bring some welcome cheer to children and their families this Christmas. The overwhelming positive response for the ParentsNext-hosted toy drive exceeded expectations, with dozens of people and local businesses dropping off gifts at our offices across Victoria. Toys included books, teddy bears, games, swing sets and …
A new year brings new hope. If you’re a school leaver, who is feeling anxious about job prospects and not going into full-time study, CVGT Australia can support you with flexible and supportive employment options. According to the Federal Government, more than 236,000 students completed Year 12 this year. Future plans include undertaking a degree, …
There is a job for everybody and apprentice bricklayer Liam Cordang is proof of just that. Liam, 18, is diagnosed with autism yet that is no barrier in stopping him in accessing work. A few months ago, with assistance from CVGT, Liam was offered an apprenticeship with third-generation bricklayer and business owner Eugene Ockers. “I …
Earlier this year, Lizzie was on a mission to find work in administration. With a quick Google search, Lizzie discovered CVGT Australia and registered with our Box Hill office as a voluntary participant. Lizzie applied for several positions for which she was qualified however was unsuccessful due to the phone work involved – these tasks …
Breaking down the stigma faced by people with disabilities is a passion for disability champion Hayden Walsh. Hayden has cerebral palsy but it doesn’t prevent him from making a contribution in the workplace and giving back to his community. He currently enjoys work as a casual employee at Woolworths in Kyneton where he feels valued …
Mikhaela is a trainee with the City of Greater Bendigo. She works in the procurement team helping with the administration for contracts with contract facilitators. Mikhaela enjoys her work and is undertaking a Certificate III in Business. “The people are really supportive and encourage improvement and learning, everyone is really friendly and is willing to …
Our offices will be closing for Christmas at 12.30pm on Thursday 24 December. We will re-open at 8.30am on Monday 4 January. Our customer service centre will be operating during this time, phone 132 848. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable festive season and a happy new year.
It is the season of giving and in the spirit of providing economic and social benefits to the communities within which we operate, CVGT Australia is hosting a toy drive. The initiative is being hosted through CVGT Australia’s ParentsNext team and will help some families doing it tough during COVID-19. The ParentsNext sites in Albury, …
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