Finding the Right Fit is Key in Bringing Employers and Jobseekers with a Disability Together
Across Australia, during the week of November 25 – 29, jobseekers with a disability and employers are coming together for one day to connect, explore each other’s potential and find mutual opportunities. This is the aim of AccessAbility Day, a government initiative now in its third year. It’s an obligation-free day for employers to experience […]
STEPS Helping Migrants Settle through Improved Language and Employability Skills
Finding and settling into a new job can be a challenge for anyone, but for someone who has recently migrated and is new to the Australian culture, language and workforce it can be even more daunting. Fortunately, support is on hand for those who need that extra help gaining language and job skills necessary to […]
From War Torn South Sudan to New Hope in Alice Springs
Refugee Week is celebrated June 16-22, it’s a time to celebrate refugees’ contributions to our society and to raise awareness and learn through their stories. Most days in Alice Springs locals can see an African man pushing trolleys at their local Coles Supermarket, while Ruben says it can be a tiring job, it’s one he’s […]
Darwin students are sew generous
Darwin locals are showing their true colours in a quilt-making project, which will be donated to a disability college in Queensland when completed. The quilt, which is being made in the colours of the Aboriginal flag, is being made for NAIDOC Week by students from the STEPS Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. The […]
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 […]
Work in a remote community a rewarding experience
Off the coast of Arnhem Land on the beautiful remote island community of Millingimbi, trainer Glen Wood has found a job he loves and a lifestyle that suits him to a tee. Glen is a trainer for STEPS’ Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program helping people gain the skills needed to achieve employment in […]
