MatchWorks in Oaklands Park | Non-profit organisation

MatchWorks

Locality: Oaklands Park

Phone: +61 8 8298 4100

Address: Suite 703, Level 7 Westfield Marion, 297 Diagonal Rd 5046 Oaklands Park, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.matchworks.com.au

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25.01.2022 Did you know the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages recently? This increase will apply to all award wages and will start on 3 different dates for different groups of awards. Group 1 started on the 1 July 2020 and applies to: Heath Care & Social Assistance Workers Teachers and Child Care Other Essential Services... Group 2 will commence 1 November 2020 for industries including #construction and #manufacturing. Group 3 start 1 February 2021. Click here https://bit.ly/3fvpalB for more details including pay guides. #FairWork #WageIncrease #HealthCareWorkers #Teachers #ChildCareWorkers #EssentialServices

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Catherine Martin on starting her new job as a Customer Experience Specialist with Red Wagon Workplace Solutions last week! Catherine secured the role after showing great energy and initiative when completing a Youth Jobs PaTH internship with the Adelaide HR consultancy. She now has a bright future ahead. Read the full story here https://bit.ly/2Y6oD31 #YouthEmployment #Internship

24.01.2022 Yesterday, our Cairns office moved to a new location at Maraway Community Hub, 86 Anderson Street, Manunda. We continue to deliver our services remotely via phone and online including video conference. So if you need employment support and advice, dont hesitate to reach out and chat to our Consultant, Tom on 1300 13 23 63. #employment #training #jobs #work #support #purpose #connecttoday #changetomorrow

23.01.2022 Meet Stephanie from our Bundaberg office. She joined our team in 2019 and loves helping her clients rebuild their #confidence as they #work together to find employment. One couple was so grateful for her support, they took the time to write a beautiful letter of appreciation. Here is some of what they had to say: We are writing to you today to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by StephanieStephanie has worked tirelessly and has been in const...ant contact with us, taking the time to get to know us and respond to our needs. We found her assistance with Back2work a useful tool in our job seeking while Sharee is currently working with an Occupational Therapist to identify her special needs. We both find Stephanie an inspirational person who will no doubt assist us in finding employment some time in the near future Congratulations Stephanie we are so fortunate to have you as part of our team.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Luke for reaching so many milestones over the past 18 months! Living with Asperger’s, Luke had never had the opportunity to work. Read how this determined job seeker was able to start achieving his personal goals and change his life for the better. https://bit.ly/35h5YEi #Employment #DisabilityEmployment #ReachYourPotential #ProudMum

21.01.2022 Last week, our jobactive General Manager, Nicole Mattsson chatted to Matt Christie about breaking down barriers to work. She shared insights about: the current job market in Victoria the common barrier of fear of going to work amid COVID-19 how your transferable skills can help your career go in a new direction ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing. ... Click the link to listen to the full interview: https://bit.ly/3a1C49i

21.01.2022 Important update for employers an employees as of November 1, a 1.75% increase to minimum wages applies to a range of industries including #construction and #manufacturing. Visit Fair Work Australia to find out more https://www.fairwork.gov.au//the-commission-has-announced- #WageIncrease #FairWork

21.01.2022 Our St Marys office has moved! The team is now operating from 159 Queen Street, St Marys. Job seekers and employers can access our services over the phone and online including video conference. So if you need job support and advice, dont hesitate to reach out and chat to the team on 02 8785 7289. #newoffice #employment #training #jobs #work #support #purpose #connecttoday #changetomorrow

19.01.2022 Fidilia’s family came to Australia to escape the conflict of Iraq. In her words, hear how the mother of two found the courage to flee her abusive marriage and start a new life and job in Sydney. https://bit.ly/2TMroDV #RefugeeStories #Mentoring #EmploymentSupport #BetterLife

19.01.2022 Right now, the City of Canterbury Bankstown are delivering Careers+, a 2-day virtual jobs and skills expo to fast-track people into local jobs. So if youre looking for a career change, register now https://bit.ly/3mq96FF. MatchWorks team members Sandra and Mary are currently answering job seeker questions live and you can also access a range of workshops and programs to help you develop your career. Find out more here https://bit.ly/2RtQ6YP #CareerChange #CareerExpo #JobSearch

18.01.2022 A huge thank you to Rotary Club Portland Bay Inc. for kindly donating face masks for our most disadvantaged clients in the region. Buying face masks is expensive for many vulnerable people. With The Rotary Clubs support, our team has started posting out face masks to help clients keep safe and protected. It also means our clients dont have to make the difficult choice between keeping safe and paying for basic essentials such as putting food on the table. #CommunitySupport #CommunityFirst #KeepSafeEveryone

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Deano who starts a new job as a Junior Office Assistant next week! The South Australian job seeker has been supported by our Elizabeth team for just over a year now. He faces lots of daily challenges but always keeps a smile on his face and loves a joke! DES Employment Consultant, Nick describes Deano as a truly inspirational guy as he has a great attitude and was determined to find work. So when the team surprised him with a job contract last Friday,... the excitement levels were high! What an amazing way to end the week and the team cant wait to see what this new opportunity brings for you Deano. #DisabilityEmployment #Support #BelieveToday #ChangeTomorrow

17.01.2022 We’re thrilled to be collaborating with 88.6 Plenty Valley FM, genU Training - RTO 5553 and IPA to talk about employment and training opportunities with Matt Christie every Monday at 5.15pm. This week, MatchWorks team member, Kristen Henneken focused on opportunities for personal care workers, support workers and in-home care roles in North East Melbourne. If you missed yesterday’s episode and are interested in finding out more, catch up here https://bit.ly/34zlXyn... #Employment #JobSearch #AgeingAndHomeCare

17.01.2022 In support of #DaffodilDay this year, our Victoria Park and Fremantle teams banded together to donate $125 to help fund life-saving research for a cancer free future. Every four minutes an Australian is diagnosed with cancer. Were proud to see these teams make a positive contribution to the lives of people impacted. #GiveBack #Community #Support

16.01.2022 We’re so proud of our QLD team who took part in the Wesley Mission Queensland Christmas Appeal Giving Day last week. Many people will be faced with hardship, isolation and sadness this Christmas. As a ‘matched donor’, MatchWorks was one of several supporters to match every dollar received on November 25. With the collective effort, more than $180,000 was raised! What an incredible outcome which will result in many more Queenslanders accessing relief and support after an especially challenging year. #CommunitySupport #ChristmasAppeal #GiveBack

16.01.2022 Perth job seekers, our Cockburn Central office in WA has moved to Shop 6, 752 North Lake Road, SOUTH LAKE. If you need employment support and advice, don't hesitate to reach out to the team over the phone (08 6350 4789) or online including via video conference. #employment #training #jobs #work #support #purpose #connecttoday #changetomorrow

15.01.2022 Message for Victorians if you can't earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine at home, or are caring for someone with COVID-19, financial support from Services Australia is available. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3iRNdN2

15.01.2022 Starting the week with a good news story from Queensland! Rose moved home to Brisbane to improve her job prospects and reset her life. Then, like thousands of other young Australians, she found herself in a job market impacted by COVID-19. Once she found our Ready for Work program, life started looking up for Rose. Within a few short weeks, she had a renewed sense of confidence, a polished resume and new job search skills. Then she landed the job she needed to bring stability to her life. Read her full story here https://bit.ly/32Ne1sh #SkillingQueenslandersForWork #ReadyForWork #YouthEmployment #Confidence #JobSearchSkills

15.01.2022 These are the happy faces of some our isolated clients who now have better access to social support thanks to our team members Robbie Candeloro and Martin Walker. Restrictions made these online social groups more important than ever to help create an inclusive space for people on the spectrum. Each week, the team hosted the social group via Zoom and saw the participants confidence levels grow. The group are now sharing jokes and showing support and encouragement for each other. #SocialGroups #Connection #SocialSupport #Inclusion #MakingADifference

15.01.2022 We’re proud to be supporting the Aboriginal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Day in Sydney on Friday 20 November. Hosted by Babana Aboriginal Mens Group, this important event will discuss and share ways we can make preventative health less challenging for Indigenous communities in the region. #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #BabanaAboriginalMensGroup

14.01.2022 FREE WEBINARS MONDAY 26 and TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER - Looking for ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing? Join Mental Health Trainers, Julie Haddock and Yvonne Roberts from genU Training - RTO 5553 next week to learn more. Register here: Mental Health and Wellbeing with Julie https://genu.zoom.us/web/register/WN_DKSed5n-TeWmbCj6jZzVEQ Make Today Count with Yvonne... https://genu.zoom.us/web/register/WN_Y6lSjsvCToGutQJaMPAYeQ #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #SelfCare #GoodHabits #Goals

14.01.2022 Looking after your health and wellbeing while job hunting. https://bit.ly/3h6ZBrpOne of our Senior Health and Wellbeing consultants recently shared some valuable tips, resources and free apps to help you look after yourself while job searching, including how to keep going when the job search is getting you down and why it's okay to not always feel positive. Click the link https://bit.ly/3h6ZBrp to listen to the interview with Matt Christie on Episode 4 of 'Employable You'. [19 minutes]. #HealthandWellbeing #JobHunting #Employment #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MindfulEating #Exercise #GoalSetting #Gratitude #Mindfulness

14.01.2022 Important Update: With further restrictions now in place across Victoria, face-to-face servicing is currently unavailable across our Victorian offices. All of our Melbourne metropolitan offices are currently closed, however remote servicing via phone or online is still available across the state. In NSW, ACT, QLD, WA and SA, our offices remain open and people can access our employment services online and over the phone. Mutual obligations still apply in Victoria (no ...penalties or suspensions if you cant) and we encourage job seekers to still connect to our teams over the phone or video conference. In addition to assisting you with employment and #training support, you can also access #health and #wellbeing services if needed. For the other states and territories, mutual obligations are being progressively reintroduced. Read this article to find out more https://bit.ly/2Xz9GpN #EmploymentServices #JobSupport #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealth #MatchWorks See more

13.01.2022 Important message for our communities If you have any of these symptoms, you must get tested and stay home: - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough or sore throat - Shortness of breath... - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, workplace and community safe. Its not over yet. Staying Apart Keeps Us Together Visit www.vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS to find out where to get tested or call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Brooke and Sarah who hosted their first Slice of Heaven zoom Masterclass with some of our staff (and special family members) last Thursday. Brooke and Sarah are part of the crew at Seasons Cafes and Catering, a business that provides meaningful employment for people with disability. They did an amazing job guiding the group to bake a delicious Le Bomb slice. The kitchens were abuzz with energy and what a treat to end the week! Thank you Brooke and Sarah for hosting such an uplifting team activity. #genUBusinessEnterprises #DisabilityEmployment

13.01.2022 Having a job now is amazing, I love it. I have the best boss, the colleagues are amazing, Ive made heaps of friends, Ive become more independent and yeah, Ive built more confidence in myself. Congratulations Tamara! Were so proud of all that you have achieved after completing the Geelong Cats Match program. Watch Tamara's inspiring story here https://bit.ly/2GYMTyd #CatsMatch #ProudPartner #CatsInTheCommunity #YouthEmployment #HealthAndWellbeing #BelieveToday #ChangeTomorrow Kids World Geelong

12.01.2022 Are you feeling low, anxious or depressed right now? Jules from our sister company, genU Training - RTO 5553 is presenting a FREE webinar on August 17, and will share helpful ways to boost your mental wellbeing. Everyone is welcome and here is link to sign-up https://genu.zoom.us/web/register/WN_RWObRXlJQ1yxB6L1rkBRVg #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Support

11.01.2022 David had been struggling for confidence and motivation after finishing school. He felt disconnected from others and uncertain about his future. With the help of his mother Sharon, and tailored support from genU and MatchWorks, David now has a job and a brighter future. Read David's story to employment here https://bit.ly/2OvUFjv

11.01.2022 A great story from NSW! Single dad Jason was finding it tough to find work to fit in with his family commitments. Now, after four years of dedicated support, the Indigenous job seeker’s life has changed after securing flexible work that enables him to provide for his son. Click the link to read the full story >https://bit.ly/3mcPJzk #EmploymentSupport #FlexibleWork #Wambinya #DeadlyYakka

11.01.2022 Anyone can find themselves in hardship, especially in these times. So helping feed the thousands of Central Victorians who need food relief each week was a small way our Bendigo team could bring a little care and kindness to their local community. #CaringForCommunity #FoodRelief #FoodShare

11.01.2022 What we considered our future career even a few months ago might be a little different today. genU Training - RTO 5553 Virtual Futures Expo is the perfect opportunity to gain insight into careers of the future work that gives back to our communities and has a disability, mental health and wellbeing focus. Check out the list of incredible speakers who are part of this FREE webinar series: https://bit.ly/3fBNm54 #FutureCareer #MentalHealth #LifeWithAutism #Depression #Mindset #DealingWithChange

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Perth based artist and designer, Tyrown Waigana, who was recently named the 2020 winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC Poster Competition. His winning entry - Shape of Land - was judged as the best representation of this years theme: "Always Was Always Will Be" by the National NAIDOC Committee. We look forward to celebrating NAIDOC Week later in the year, between the 8-15 November.... #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

08.01.2022 We know #job searching is not easy. Thats why weve developed a series of FREE digital workshops to help you get back to work. Click the link to find out more https://bit.ly/3hEY9wN #JobSearch #Upskill #RockYourResume #CoverLetterMasterClass #InterviewSkills #Confidence #Tips

06.01.2022 Now that restrictions have eased in Victoria, mutual obligations have returned for Vic job seekers. This means job seekers will now be required to complete mutual obligations over the phone or online to continue receiving support payments. Find out what that means for you by reading the below article https://www.matchworks.com.au/mutual-obligations-return-fo/ #EmploymentServices #Support

05.01.2022 Our parent company genU is proud to officially launch our REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan today. We look forward to playing our part in building a nation that respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and achievements. View the genU REFLECT RAP here http://bit.ly/genUReflectRAP

04.01.2022 Amazing feedback about our Skills 4 Success program and our sensational trainer Arthur! If you want to discover the top 7 skills employers are looking for when employing new staff, contact us to register your interest for our next program https://bit.ly/3f6V2vL #Skills4Success #JobSearchTips #Employment

04.01.2022 Tylers heartwarming story is a FINALIST in the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival! Help raise awareness of the ability of people with disability by voting for Tyler's story to win click the link to VOTE now: https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/2114.html #FocusOnAbility #DisabilityEmployment

04.01.2022 Important Update for South Australian job seekers: With restrictions now in place across the state, all of our South Australian offices are currently closed. If you need support or assistance, the teams are still available via remote servicing. Please don’t hesitate to call or email your local office if needed, especially if you need health and wellbeing support during this time. Mutual obligations for South Australian job seekers are also currently on hold and will ...not apply from Wednesday 18 November to Sunday 29 November inclusive. For job seekers in other states and territories, please click the links below to read the latest Australian Government information about mutual obligation requirements: Victoria > https://bit.ly/35JhtpK Other states and territories > https://bit.ly/32UP51Q To everyone in our community, stay safe and stay well. #EmploymentServices #JobSupport #HealthAndWellbeing #MentalHealth #MatchWorks

04.01.2022 We're proud to sponsor Melbourne City FC. In what has been an extraordinary season and year, the team finished the season in second place and has now secured a spot in the A-league grand final on Sunday! Congratulations and we're looking forward to an exciting match!

04.01.2022 Want to start your week with some job search inspiration? Check out our Employable You series with 88.6 Plenty Valley FM https://bit.ly/2ZBE83w Our team shared tips to: create winning resumes ace job interviews dress to impress tap into your transferable skills. ... There is also a special segment for young people and mature age people looking for work. Click the link to explore the series https://bit.ly/2ZBE83w #EmploymentSupport #YouthEmployment #MatureAgeEmployment #Resumes #Interviews #DressToImpress See more

03.01.2022 What do you say after R U OK? Everyday is the day to ask R U OK? If you're worried about the mental health of a family member, friend or colleague, here are some tips from our Health and Wellbeing team to help you have a conversation could change a life. Learn more about R U OK?Day at www.ruok.org.au #RUOK? #RUOKDay #TheresMoreToSay

03.01.2022 https://bit.ly/2WJFvvB Kristen and Sahars shared loads of #job insights in last week's episode of Employable You with Matt Christie: - helpful tools including https://joboutlook.gov.au/ to help you make decisions about study and training, your first job, or changing #careers. - ways to develop new skills at home - short courses that can add value to your current skill-set - the benefits of finding a #mentor - and discovering your hidden skills... Click the link to listen to the full interview https://bit.ly/2WJFvvB #Employment #Support #NewSkills #TransferrableSkills

02.01.2022 It’s #NAIDOC week and this year’s theme Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that our First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOC2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. At MatchWorks, we’re continuing to see, hear and learn the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to ...celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe See more

02.01.2022 MatchWorks is excited to announce that we are now on Instagram! Follow us to hear client stories, our latest updates, new opportunities, job search tips and more. Our username is @matchworksau See you on Instagram!