It’s a no brainer – Protect your head!
STEPS Gin Gin took the ‘Protect Your Head’ program into the rural schools promoting the importance of looking after our brains. The program evolved over the weeks as the creative minds of staff sought to evoke the curiosity of the school students. Techniques developed such as volunteer life coaches Karen and Rob (Protect-A-Puss) demonstrating the […]
Trainee of the Year is still learning
Sonia Church is proof of life-long learning, recently winning Trainee of the Year for the Wide Bay/Sunshine Coast region. She accepted her award at a function held by the Department of Education and Training. Sonia started her Certificate III Business Administration Traineeship with CADET in April 2008, working with Spiral Inc – a disability organisation […]
Embracing diversity
Right across Queensland during September, STEPS celebrated Disability Action Week – embracing the difference and diversity that enriches our communities. And what an exciting week of celebration it was! From sausage sizzles to “Come Try a Sports Day” STEPS engaged their respective communities throughout the week, bringing smiles and highlighting the value of every person. […]
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 […]