Welcome to CVGT Employment’s job seeker success stories blog, where we share the inspiring journeys of real people who have overcome challenges to find meaningful work with the help of our team.
We hope these stories inspire and encourage you on your own job search journey.
When Tarnya first connected with CVGT Employment Ararat in October 2021, she was facing a combination of challenges that made the idea of returning to work feel out of reach. At 47, she had been unemployed for 17 years, was…
Becoming a parent has a way of changing how you see everything, including your career. For Lauren, the arrival of her child prompted a period of reflection about what she wanted her working life to look like moving forward. When…
Creating inclusive workplaces starts with giving employers the right tools and practical guidance. CVGT Employment partners with organisations to build their confidence in supporting people with disability, including helping them access funded training and workplace adjustments. Each is a not…
For many employers, inclusive employment sounds like the right thing to do, but questions quickly follow. Will it work in our environment? Will it add pressure to managers? Will we have the right support? At global infrastructure company ACCIONA, those…
Despite decades of experience, Mark Cribbs, now in his early 60s, encountered a barrier to employment he had never faced before. After relocating from Sydney to Albury in November 2025, Mark hoped for a quieter pace of life, stronger community…
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 and out of custody serving eight sentences in eleven years. Most had…
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 father his daughter believes in. Today, in his new Traffic…
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 calls the club his home. In February 2026, that dream…
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 to shift careers but wasn’t sure where to start. Finding…
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, but didn’t want to end up stuck in a job…
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