Success Stories

Many Australians are working, showing up, and doing their best, yet still struggling with low or inconsistent hours. For those relying on irregular shifts, low and unpredictable hours can make it difficult to plan ahead, maintain financial stability, or feel confident about the future. Income support can help bridge the gap during these periods, but…

At just 20 years old, CVGT Employment Workforce Australia participant Saul, is proving that age is no barrier to achieving meaningful employment. After facing a range of personal challenges, he has reached a milestone that once felt out of reach by securing paid work and building a strong foundation for the future. Facing challenges head-on…

After a workplace injury left John unable to return to the job he knew, support through Inclusive Employment Australia with CVGT Employment helped him rebuild his confidence and find a new career. At 31, John had built his life around physical, hands-on jobs, working as a roof tiler and gardener. But a fall on the…

After several years of dedication, patience and steady progress towards finding work, Thomas has begun his career as an arborist with North East Tree Care in Wodonga. Thomas has worked with CVGT Employment Wodonga for some time, building towards the next step in his career and exploring opportunities that aligned with his goals. His employment…

Samantha rediscovers her strength and a new career path after stepping back from work to raise her family

Kurt joined CVGT Employment’s Transition to Work program in March 2025 looking for support to secure full-time warehouse work and build a long-term career. Workforce Australia – Transition to Work is an Australian Government funded program that supports young people aged 15 to 24 to build practical skills, gain qualifications and connect with real job…

Leaving school can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Knowing where to start, how to approach employers and how to turn a passion into a job is not always clear. The good news is you do not have to figure it out alone. CVGT Employment’s Transition to Work program helps young people take…

Gary first connected with CVGT Employment in Launceston, when he found himself unemployed after having to close his self‑run business due to external fraud that severely impacted his financial stability and confidence. By the time I reached out for support, I had been unemployed for eight months and was dealing with other barriers, including losing…

When Jennifer first connected with CVGT Employment in Horsham, she was facing a series of overwhelming challenges. Anxiety and depression made day‑to‑day life difficult. Jennifer had limited accommodation after escaping family violence, very little work or education history, and were navigating drug‑dependence issues. Despite all of this, Jennifer showed courage by taking the first step…

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 without a driver’s licence due to drink driving, and struggled with low self‑esteem linked to…

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 she joined Parent Pathways with CVGT Employment in September 2025, Lauren was seeking support to…

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 profit organisation providing mental health, disability and aged care services across more than 50…

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 questions were answered not in theory, but in practice. Through the Inclusive Employment Australia program,…

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 connection and the opportunity to continue working. What he did not expect was that it…

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 been short, but each one carved a deeper groove in a life he was no…

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 Control role with Trafficking, he has finally found the stability and family connection he long hoped…

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 finally became real. It marks the end of a determined journey supported by CVGT Employment,…

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 the right support From the moment she returned to the program, Youth Employment Mentor Chloe…