Disability Employment Services

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…