STEPS student speaks at Reconciliation Day
It was Reconciliation Day in regional Queensland town Atherton, and the community filled a local café and people spilled out into the street, listening through open windows. As part of the morning’s presentations, community Elders, business owners and Mayor Joe Paronella listened to a speech by STEPS Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program student […]
From the trainer’s desk: June
We’ve had a productive month at STEPS Pathways College, finishing one topic and starting another as we raced towards our end of term break. In June we completed our healthy living skills unit and started our studies on social skills. The last area we looked at in our healthy livings skills unit was food safety. […]
Being a refugee in Darwin: Nisren’s story
Darwin mother Nisren Shamot balances study at two different institutions, looks forward to working in the childcare industry, and loves exploring local attractions with her family on weekends. Nisren is also a refugee from Syria, who fled her country with her family and spent time in refugee camps before being settled in Australia. “When I […]
Running for a reason, and a great cause
A general check-up at the doctors and an unexpected high blood pressure result was the turning point for Mark Hancock, and the inspiration for a new challenge. This Men’s Health Week, being celebrated nationally from 11th to 17th June, Mark is encouraging all men to look out for themselves. “I’m from the era where men […]
STEPS set to feature in conference exploring innovation in disability employment
A few of our staff are heading to Sydney this month to represent STEPS Group Australia at the 2018 Disability at Work: The Next Frontier Conference. Held over two days, this year’s conference will explore innovation within disability employment and diverse ways to engage and activate people with a disability on their pathway to employment. […]
Julie digs deep for community causes
Julie Campbell only moved to Shelly Beach late last year, but already she has rolled up her sleeves and volunteered for several causes across the community including a charity op shop, a conservation group and STEPS Nursery. “I’ve also put my name down to volunteer with the turtle group, but so many people want to […]
