STEPS rewards equitable employers

During September, STEPS awarded over 30 businesses throughout Australia membership to the STEPS Equity Employer Group. STEPS continue to work closely with the business sector throughout Queensland and Northern Territory, forging valuable partnerships that not only assist business to achieve their goals, but also to strengthen our communities. The STEPS Equity Employer Group started last […]

Jobs expo booms

STEPS presented a strong presence at the Centrelink Job Expos held recently in Bundaberg and the Sunshine Coast. The Expos were opened by Federal politicians Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd. Two massive ‘job boards’, presenting hundreds of jobs featured at the Expo, and crowds in excess of 4000 attended. STEPS’ staff assisted many jobseekers at […]

Sophie wins STEPS Inspiration Award

In May, Sophie Louise Mann was presented with the STEPS  Inspiration Award at the judging of Miss Fraser Coast  Showgirl at the RSL Club, Maryborough. Fraser Coast Show Society Executive Officer Martine Britton commented on the outstanding young women who took part in this year’s quest. Sophie Louise (left) entered the competition to demonstrate that […]

Stepping in to help athletes

Paralympic medal-winning swimmer, and STEPS Graduate Employment Consultant, Marayke Jonkers, presented 22 athletes with disabilities at the second annual presentation ceremony for Sporting Dreams. Among the athletes was STEPS participant, Amy Deguara, who competes in wheelchair basketball and is currently one of the best female competitors in Queensland. Marayke, the founder of Sporting Dreams, said […]

Art of reminiscence

Artistic work created as part of a STEPS program in the North Burnett region of Queensland will assist to sustain the culture and traditions of the local Indigenous community. A wide variety of art pieces, created by community members as part of STEPS Indigenous Dementia Awareness Program, were combined to form the Anukana Exhibition, hosted […]

New office and top performances at Townsville

With a shimmy, and flowing hand movements STEPS in Townsville has danced its way into a “beautiful” new office, five-star performance and innovative new program. In September, the two STEPS offices of Aitkenvale and Townsville both moved to a combined location on Ross River Road in Aitkenvale. The office is located on a major road, […]