Success Stories

For job seekers looking for work, getting your foot in the door can be a challenge. Brody, like many young people new to the workforce, lacked the confidence to connect with local employers. That all changed when CVGT Employment referred Brody into the Employability Skills Training (EST) course, designed to prepare him for success. Earning skills and…

Chrissy loves helping people, and with the support of CVGT Employment she is back in the workforce and making a difference.  A medical condition had led to Chrissy giving up a previous role in a job she loved – as a cook in a childcare facility.  Feeling low on confidence, Chrissy decided to find a…

With a little bit of support, Reena and Saif are enjoying their employment and making a new life.  The pair arrived in Australia from India in 2022 under protection visas.  Determined to find their feet, they soon contacted our Craigieburn branch in Melbourne’s north and connected with YConnect mentor Antonella.  YConnect is a program run…

Lockdowns during 2020 and 2021 were particularly tough for people struggling to build a new career.  But Elsa – a participant in our ParentsNext program – has been able, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, to build her skills in the care industry and find meaningful work.  “My confidence is boosted, and I am happily…

In many ways, Mark* is now like lots of young workers in regional Australia – completing an apprenticeship, building his skills and planning his future.  But to get to this position, with a clear career path ahead of him, Mark needed some extra support.  The 16-year-old was good with his hands, enjoyed working with tools…

*Kayden’s story will be familiar to many young people who have struggled to find work since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sitting at home, unemployed, unmotivated and unvaccinated, Kayden was in his early 20s and wanted independence. But he didn’t know where to start.  It was a connection with CVGT Australia that got his…

Like many young people, Harry was finding the transition to life in the workforce difficult.  But with the help of CVGT Australia and a supportive employer, he’s got his career on track thanks to employment with KFC.  “He’s wonderful,” his assistant manager Isla says. “Harry is eager to learn and has a great attitude.”  CVGT…

The Hotel Esplanade in St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s best-known pubs, playing host to some of the biggest names in Australian music and entertainment.  Right now, it’s also where Ed is making the most of a great new opportunity to build a career in hospitality.  Ed came to CVGT Australia a couple of years…

Amy is a bubbly people-person, and in her retail and customer service role in Burnie she’s developing her skills all the time.  Having previously worked as a volunteer in the City Mission shop in Burnie, Amy wanted to branch out into paid and meaningful employment.  This wish was fuelled by her desire to express her…

Darnell has found his calling protecting the community as the newest addition of the G-TEC Security team in Wagga Wagga.  CVGT Australia first met Darnell, a proud Wiradjuri man, when he joined the Disability Employment Services program.  Darnell had a strong will to secure meaningful employment, but his experiences with anxiety and depression led him…

Rod is smiling again after finding meaningful employment, with his mate Jacko by his side.  Rod experiences anxiety and suffers from a wrist injury. Finding suitable work was proving a challenge.  When employment consultant Steph from CVGT Australia’s Wodonga branch met Rod, she noticed his biggest strength was he had a positive attitude toward work. …

Bronwen is a busy single mother of nine children who is now in the fast lane to becoming a successful motor mechanic. With limited work experience and having finished school in year nine, Bronwen lacked confidence to enter the workforce. That soon changed after the 41-year-old signed up to CVGT Australia’s ParentsNext program in Echuca….

Singing, dancing and making sweet treats – it sounds like a dream job. For Kyle, employment with Walker’s Doughnuts in Bendigo is fun and, at the same time, arming him with valuable new skills. “It’s a good place,” he says. “I enjoy the people and I’m enjoying working and making doughnuts.” When the store –…

CVGT Australia first met Maureen when she finished school and needed support to map out a work and study plan. She heard her friends were part of CVGT Australia’s YConnect program, and were all enjoying their jobs, newfound independence and continued support. CVGT Australia youth employment mentor Lina met regularly with Maureen to discuss her…

When Sharon approached CVGT Australia for help to find work, she faced several barriers to employment – including a lack of transport. But with the help of our Devonport team she’s now driving her career forward. Sharon came into the Devonport office for her initial appointment in August 2021 with employment consultant Amy. “We worked…

After years of toil, Alicia is reaping the rewards of meaningful work. “I received amazing support over many years of searching and after a few misses,” she says, “I finally cracked it for my dream position.” Alicia linked up with CVGT Australia’s Ballarat team three years ago. In the time since she has completed a…

A Bendigo manufacturing business employing and developing local staff is taking its products to the world, and CVGT Australia is playing a key role in this success story. Owner Matt is employing three staff provided by CVGT Australia’s Disability Employment Services team in Bendigo. His business, BakeMate, manufactures custom bakery equipment, including meat pie machines…

Once a trainee through CVGT Australia’s Group Training program, Lilly is going from strength to strength in her new full-time role at Bendigo Day Surgery. As a trainee, Lilly completed her Certificate IV in Sterilisation. Through her strong work ethic and dedication to the traineeship, she was offered a full-time position in October as an…