It has taken some time, but Penny has found her passion in plants. Despite her enthusiasm and willingness to try new things, Penny struggled over a couple of years to find meaningful work that met her needs. But that all…
CVGT Australia trainee Jayne started her traineeship with the City of Greater Bendigo in March 2021 as part of the Champions for Change project within the Community Partnerships Unit. After finishing high school, Jayne knew she wanted to do something…
When Ramie turned 25, his employer Gary pulled an all-nighter to bake him cake. Cakes aren’t Gary’s forte. His expertise is importing and exporting, which he showcases in his Bayswater business, Get Posh. But he’s developing a strong rapport with…
My ParentsNext journey began in 2018 when I was referred to the program as a participant. At the time my two children were aged five and six. I had been out of the workforce for six years as I had…
CVGT Australia’s new youth employment program YConnect may only be a few weeks old, but it is already starting to change the lives of young people in Victoria for the better. The program, supported by Jobs Victoria, helps people aged…
A funding boost will make it easier for job seekers to get the driver training they need. Under changes announced by the Federal Government, the cap on expenditure for each participant doing driving training has grown from $1100 to $8800…
Steph is a senior member of Bendigo Health’s dentistry team, having started out as a trainee through CVGT Australia back in 2014. Dental Assistant Traineeships are a brilliant and accessible way to get into the dental field. Please check our…
Working with employers, including long-standing CVGT partners such as roof plumber Gary Clark, McCaig Air Conditioning and Poyser Motors in Bendigo, has given Murray some strong connections. “The long-term associations I have with my hosts have developed out of trust…
Once a job seeker under the jobactive program, Caitlin is now the first point of contact in reception at the CVGT Australia Seymour branch. Caitlin has progressed in a short time to be a trainee administration assistant, and consistently receives…
Everyone benefits when local businesses such as Tan’s Tuckerbox in Swan Hill hire people with disabilities for meaningful work. After a two-year search, Katie, who lives with Down syndrome, has finally secured employment at the local cafe. Like many parents,…
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