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, …
Returning to the work force two years ago was a big step for Michael Taylor. He had been an electrician by trade until a hit-and-run motorcycle crash in 2003 left him in a wheelchair. “To go back into that field as a T3 paraplegic, I couldn’t do,” he said. “About 15 years down track, my …
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The Belmont is a cosy English-style sort of pub. One of those places where everybody knows your name. When CVGT consultant Lorinne called Jaime to introduce Kyle as a potential employee, Jaime was a little unsure. But she decided to meet Kyle, who has Down syndrome, and that interview went pretty well. “So, we did …
On the road to becoming 2020’s Trainee of the Year, Maddison made a conscious choice to kickstart her career. The former CVGT trainee was working in a bakery before embarking on her award-winning traineeship with the City of Greater Bendigo. “I decided I wanted to do more with my life, starting with a Certificate III …
Like many hospitality workers, Cameron Milne found himself out of a job in March. After months of hard work including gaining new qualifications, the 30-year-old, who lives with an intellectual disability, was left feeling lost and without a purpose. Fortunately a new opportunity presented itself when Employment service CVGT Australia helped connect Mr Milne with …
Having full-time employment at a local gardening centre is giving Kenneth the ability to build confidence, make new friends and achieve independence. “Having a job has given me great company and teamwork … I enjoy the work, and it’s given me stability to move out of home and a purpose to earn a dollar,” says …
Watching Jane interact with customers at the Healthy Serve Cafe at the Bendigo Tennis Centre, it’s easy to see she loves her job and being busy. Yet life today is a far cry from six years ago when she was seriously ill, needing a liver transplant. “I know I’m one of the lucky ones. Each …
Your network is an essential aspect of searching for a job. This can be difficult when you find yourself in a new town, unfamiliar with what employment opportunities are available and no pre-established social network. This was the predicament Josh was in after moving to the Echuca region. Josh wanted to work and knew if …
Goal setting has become the foundation of success for young indigenous woman Alexa. After being bullied, Alexa made the difficult decision to leave school on the caveat that she find a job. However, with no previous employment history and unsure of her career path, Alexa connected with CVGT’s Transition to Work (TtW) program. When Alexa …
There was an instant connection when business owners Matt and Julie met jobseeker Jake. Kylie from our Ballarat CVGT team had been working with Southern Cross Home Maintenance Service to find the right person to join their local business. When Matt and Julie met Jake, they immediately wanted to give him the opportunity to work …
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