Australian first to give people with a disability lifelong independence
Enrolments are open at one of Queensland’s most anticipated educational centres designed to prepare young people with a disability for a lifetime of independence. The STEPS Pathways College is the first of its kind in Australia that combines real independent living experiences with an intensive 12 month training course, students will gain the necessary skills that […]
Coast’s Christmas parade raises thousands for Pathways College
STEPS Charity was honoured to welcome the festive season in style and be nominated the charity beneficiary of the 2016 Mooloolaba Christmas Boat Parade. The 13th annual event raised over $15, 500 which will be put towards funding the STEPS Pathways College opening this year. Thousands of spectators lined the shore along the Mooloolaba canals […]
Healthy living key to healthy mind
Healthy living to a healthy mind was the message of the day at STEPS’ inaugural Health and Wellbeing Expo, an event aimed at promoting mental health awareness and recovery. The expo showcased support services from the Sunshine Coast region, along with businesses from the health sector in a bid to promote the benefits health living […]
Stepping up the job search
We’re proud to have officially opened our 8th STEPS Employment Solutions Queensland office last week in Gympie, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and local businesses and community organisations welcoming the new employment service to the region. Our primary focus in Gympie will be helping people with a mental illness to find work as we champion to […]
Nick Makes The Cut
Nicholas Lee joined the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program at STEPS Education & Training Cairns in July 2014. He previously completed high school at Trinity Bay and then continued to do a Certificate II in Retail and Certificate II in Horticulture. His previous work includes working in an abattoir in South Australia and […]
Pearls Of Wisdom
Nikki has always had a keen interest in brand names and fashion so when she was offered the opportunity to do work experience at one of Cairns’ popular boutiques, she was very excited! After having enrolled at STEPS Education & Training after taking time off to care for her family, Nikki is now looking to redevelop her […]