Success Stories

October is Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding about mental health issues. This year’s theme is Let’s Talk About It This year’s theme ‘Let’s Talk About It,’ highlights the importance of connecting with others whether it be family, friends or community, it is important to create these connections to…

Gilbert is a long-term supporter of the First Nations community in northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, having spent many years helping local people navigate the ups and downs of life. But after the death of his wife, it was Gilbert who needed support to return to the workforce. I’m glad I came to…

Greenfreight and CVGT Employment Wodonga’s partnership is not only solving a transport and logistics skills shortage it’s also driving employment success for CVGT Employment participants. Since 2023, CVGT Employment’s collaboration with Greenfreight Wodonga has been a journey of mutual growth and shared values. “We’ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact they’ve had on our participants, especially…

Building skills and developing confidence in the workplace can be a long journey with many bumps in the road. But with the support of CVGT Employment, Zach is embarking on what he hopes can be a long and fruitful career serving the community. In 2023 when he chose to connect with our Echuca team, Zach…

John joined the CVGT Employment Disability Employment Services program in Wagga looking for help to find work, independence and flexibility. “Having worked in supported employment for some time John’s NDIS support provider, The Guthrie Foundation, felt he was ready to take the leap into open employment,” said Joel, CVGT Employment Business Development Consultant. Open verse…

May is passionate about healthcare, and with the support of CVGT Employment she is a step closer to realising her dream career. With our ParentsNext team by her side, May is well on the way to becoming a paramedic. My Parents Next support coach played a crucial role in my motivation and overall progress.They regularly…

Sometimes people who come to our employment services have needs or priorities that go beyond employment. Zung connected with our ParentsNext program having arrived in Australia six years ago as a refugee from Myanmar with no knowledge of the English language. But Zung was keen to commit to her new home by securing citizenship. “Zung…

Katie’s goals and ambitions were clear when she connected with CVGT Employment ParentsNext program. With a qualification behind her but no experience in the workplace to show for it, she just wanted to get an opportunity to show what she could do as an integration aide. Up stepped CVGT Employment Transition Support Coach Skye, giving…

Carmel came to CVGT Employment Wagga with a clear goal in mind: a return to the workplace. But for someone who has an intellectual disability and has not worked since before the COVID pandemic, there have been barriers to overcome. In recent years, Carmel had attended her disability support service full time, and remaining part…

For Steph, a key step towards finding meaningful employment was getting access to “useful support”. “Anxiety is such a big part of my life,” she says. “Looking for work was all new to me and I had no idea what to expect and how to do job searching and interviews. “It’s so important having someone…

Long-term unemployment is a grind, and for many people it can feel inescapable. But the journey of CVGT Employment participant Murray shows how being persistent, while getting the right support, can lead to a brighter future. Murray had been part of the employment support system since 2009, struggling to overcome a series of barriers to…

Proud Wiradjuri woman Cheryl recently celebrated her six- month work milestone as a retail assistant for discount variety store Treasure Hunter in Albury, New South Wales. Having struggled with poor mental health and age discrimination in the past, Cheryl joined CVGT Employment’s Workforce Australia program looking for support to find meaningful work. “I am 53-year-old…

Rebecca’s employment story is remarkable for the courage and persistence she has shown. From trauma to triumph, she has rebuilt her skills and found a new career. Here she talks about her journey, and how CVGT Employment’s ParentsNext team provided the support she needed along the way. After having my son, I knew I was…

Are you struggling to find a way into the career of your dreams? Our team can help you chart a path and take the first steps on your journey to meaningful employment. One of the programs helping people get their career on track is ParentsNext, which supports parents to return to the workforce after having…

For many years, Adam struggled with his body.  Injuries and mobility issues made life tough, while discrimination because of his disabilities meant finding work was difficult.  But now, with CVGT Employment’s support, Adam is in stable work, learning new things every day.  Fighting pain, depression and discrimination had been a hard road to go down.AdamCVGT…

In the world of sports, Chris McMahon has carved his name in gold, having won over 200 medals as a Special Olympian. However, among the glittering accolades there is another milestone equally cherished and significant to Chris, his five-year service award at the Eltham Leisure Centre. He just loves it! Still, after five years, he…

Ebony has autism and schizophrenia. Like so many people with disability she’d ‘never had a paid job before’ but knew she wanted to work in hospitality for an employer who values her uniqueness. In a world where barriers often overshadow potential, Ebony connected with CVGT Employment to help her find meaningful work. Since October 2022,…

Finding meaningful work can be a profound experience for someone trying to rebuild their career.  For Michael*, a regular job has renewed his passion for life.  “I feel more human,” he says. “I feel proud of how far I have come.”  Having confronted his serious drug and mental health problems, Michael has been employed for…