Success Stories

After a negative workplace experience left Benjamin with a bad taste, he’s found himself welcomed at Albury-Wodonga’s African Groceries. CVGT Australia brokered the retail position with the local store, which imports items to cater to the region’s diverse migrant communities. Business owner Clement had previously taken on someone by accessing our Disability Employment Service (DES)….

When Jason approached CVGT Australia he was feeling depressed, and although he wanted to work, his personal challenges made it difficult for him to more forward. The CVGT Ballarat team helped Jason to overcome these barriers and organised for him to meet Brendan and Les, the owners of local freighting business Duel Express. Duel Express…

The local Woolworths deli is where Sonia found her fresh start. It was an exciting opportunity that came her way after she completed the Career Transition Assistance program at CVGT Australia Preston. The program gave Sonia the confidence to present at interviews, which she landed after gaining the skills to use a laptop and develop…

Tasmania Oil believes wholeheartedly in the benefits of flexible employment and family oriented workplaces. The waste oil recovery business recently hired six people through a connection with Jannah from the CVGT Devonport office. “Through the jobactive program, I’ve made some fantastic, long term business relationships with employers,” says Jannah. “Hugh from Tasmania Oil manages a…

When Milan approached CVGT Australia, he was feeling disappointed and frustrated that employment seemed to fade when an employer reached the end of the wage subsidy period. Milan, who has autism spectrum disorder and Erb’s palsy, felt like he was being passed from pillar to post. The team from CVGT Ballarat wanted to change that…

Bernadette commenced with our jobactive program with support from career coach Nigel who is based in our Albury branch, and gained a role at a dairy farm in the region.

While at Loreto College studying in her final year of schooling, Teele was introduced to the CVGT team in Ballarat through our eligible school leaver program. The program supports students stepping into employment for the first time. Meeting with Teele on a regular basis, Kylie, a member of the Disability Employment Services team in Ballarat,…

Thanks to community support hundreds of donated toys will bring some welcome cheer to children and their families this Christmas. The overwhelming positive response for the ParentsNext-hosted toy drive exceeded expectations, with dozens of people and local businesses dropping off gifts at our offices across Victoria. Toys included books, teddy bears, games, swing sets and…

There is a job for everybody and apprentice bricklayer Liam Cordang is proof of just that. Liam, 18, is diagnosed with autism yet that is no barrier in stopping him in accessing work. A few months ago, with assistance from CVGT, Liam was offered an apprenticeship with third-generation bricklayer and business owner Eugene Ockers. “I…

Earlier this year, Lizzie was on a mission to find work in administration. With a quick Google search, Lizzie discovered CVGT Australia and registered with our Box Hill office as a voluntary participant. Lizzie applied for several positions for which she was qualified however was unsuccessful due to the phone work involved – these tasks…

Breaking down the stigma faced by people with disabilities is a passion for disability champion Hayden Walsh. Hayden has cerebral palsy but it doesn’t prevent him from making a contribution in the workplace and giving back to his community. He currently enjoys work as a casual employee at Woolworths in Kyneton where he feels valued…

Mikhaela is a trainee with the City of Greater Bendigo. She works in the procurement team helping with the administration for contracts with contract facilitators. Mikhaela enjoys her work and is undertaking a Certificate III in Business. “The people are really supportive and encourage improvement and learning, everyone is really friendly and is willing to…

It is the season of giving and in the spirit of providing economic and social benefits to the communities within which we operate, CVGT Australia is hosting a toy drive. The initiative is being hosted through CVGT Australia’s ParentsNext team and will help some families doing it tough during COVID-19. The ParentsNext sites in Albury,…

ALL SMILES: CVGT’s Michael Taylor and his mate Spike. Michael returned to work two years ago. He was paralysed in a hit-and-run accident in 2003. Picture: DARREN HOWE Returning to the work force two years ago was a big step for Michael Taylor. He had been an electrician by trade until a hit-and-run motorcycle crash…

The Belmont is a cosy English-style sort of pub. One of those places where everybody knows your name. When CVGT consultant Lorinne called Jaime to introduce Kyle as a potential employee, Jaime was a little unsure. But she decided to meet Kyle, who has Down syndrome, and that interview went pretty well. “So, we did…

On the road to becoming 2020’s Trainee of the Year, Maddison made a conscious choice to kickstart her career. The former CVGT trainee was working in a bakery before embarking on her award-winning traineeship with the City of Greater Bendigo. “I decided I wanted to do more with my life, starting with a Certificate III…

ON THE JOB: Cameron Milne, 30, who lives with an intellectual disability, is making the most of a new job opportunity. Pictures: Paul Scambler Like many hospitality workers, Cameron Milne found himself out of a job in March. After months of hard work including gaining new qualifications, the 30-year-old, who lives with an intellectual disability,…

Having full-time employment at a local gardening centre is giving Kenneth the ability to build confidence, make new friends and achieve independence. “Having a job has given me great company and teamwork … I enjoy the work, and it’s given me stability to move out of home and a purpose to earn a dollar,” says…