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Rebuilding life after prison
When Aaron Heffernan walked out of prison in late 2025, wearing an ankle monitor and bound by a strict 10pm–6am parole curfew, the world felt both familiar and foreign. At 36, he’d spent more than a decade cycling in…
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A father’s determination
For many years, Joshua Gale felt judged for his past every time he tried to find work. But despite the challenges, one powerful purpose drove him forward; to be the…
Teamwork on and off the field: Jess’s new chapter with the Western Bulldogs
For as long as he can remember, Jess Gislingham has dreamed of working for the Western Bulldogs. He attends every training session, knows the AFL players by name, and proudly…
CVGT Sponsorship Supports Work Experience for First Nations Youth
A sponsorship from CVGT Employment has helped remove barriers to work experience for First Nations young people who are no longer in school. Delivered by On-Country Pathways (OCP), the Work…
Supporting people doing it tough in Dandenong through Kindness Community sponsorship
CVGT Employment is honoured to support the Kindness Community with sponsorship of their weekly Tuesday night meal and support service in Dandenong.
Practical steps employers can take to support women in trades
With research showing that increasing the proportion of women in hands-on trades improves inclusiveness, communication and problem-solving as well as attitudes to bullying, there are some compelling reasons why encouraging…
Aleasha’s journey to a new career
When Aleasha Walker reached out to CVGT Employment to reconnect with the Transition to Work program, she knew she was ready for a change. After working in hospitality, she wanted…
Kiandra finds meaning and purpose through her dental assisting traineeship
After graduating from high school, Kiandra was unsure what to do next. She didn’t want to sit at a desk all day, and was not interested in going to university,…
Trilogy sponsorship: supporting community meals and building skills
Through a CVGT Employment sponsorship in 2025, we were proud to support Trilogy Support in Wodonga as they delivered a weekly community meal program for individuals and families experiencing hardship.…