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…
#WAAD2026 #WAUM2026 World Autism Awareness Day is recognised globally on Thursday 2 April 2026, marking the beginning of World Autism Understanding Month, observed throughout April. What is World Autism Understanding Day? Recognised by the United Nations, World Autism Understanding Day,…
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…
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 Experience Program connects participants with local businesses for one and…
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 more women into hands-on trades is good for business. According…
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…
📆 Saturday 21 March 2026 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #LotsOfSocks What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date – the…
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