Prima – A growth partner with heart
We’re pleased to announce Prima Commercial Fitouts as this year’s presenting partner of the STEPS Grand Winter Ball. Prima Commercial Fitouts has been a long-time supporter of STEPS, and their contribution over the years has given many students the opportunity to achieve a life of independence at STEPS Pathways College. But while their generosity is […]
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusivity on Harmony Day
STEPS celebrated Harmony Day with a fantastic event that showcased the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and community. It was a day filled with cultural performances, workshops, and delicious food. The day featured a variety of cultural performances by STEPS Adult Migrant English Program and Skills for Education and Employment students who […]
Start a conversation this Autism Awareness Month
“We are still people who want to be treated equally.” Those are the words of Courtney Ryan, a STEPS Pathways College boarding student and a young adult living with autism. For Courtney, like many of the students staying at the college, Autism Awareness Month brings a sense of empowerment and the hope for more inclusion and equality […]
Celebrating history and new beginnings
No matter how you celebrate Australia Day, the 26th of January gives us all a chance to reflect on our history and appreciate the land on which we live. But for some, this day can mark the beginning of a new journey and a fresh start. This year 39-year-old Waratya Nasomkhwan, from Udon Thani in Thailand, […]
Fight continues to help raise disability awareness
International Day of People with Disability will be celebrated this Friday, December 3, a day dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for people living with a disability. This is something STEPS managing director Carmel Crouch has been doing for more than 32 years after beginning her journey to create a better, fairer life for […]
Heal Country: How Kerry Staines’ Indigenous journey helped heal her family
Kerry Staines, CEO of STEPS Group Australia, is a proud descendant of the Mandandanji peoples. While Kerry’s activism and immense passion for Indigenous rights and understanding is well known amongst the community now, Kerry’s heritage almost went undiscovered. Growing up, Kerry had never looked very far into her own family history, with relatives rarely choosing to […]