Fitted for Work in Richmond, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Fitted for Work

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9662 4289

Address: 513 Bridge Road 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.fittedforwork.org

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25.01.2022 Have you heard of TThe Room Xchange This amazing organisation connects people looking for affordable accommodation with busy, time poor households in need of some extra help. In exchange for an agreed amount of help around the house guests receive accommodation, without the high cost. We know 2020 has been a challenging year for a lot of women. If your looking at creative ways to cut down your living expenses, check out their website here: https://bit.ly/3atLjPw

25.01.2022 In 2020 everyday interview challenges have changed completely. Board rooms have been replaced by breakout rooms and train timetables are not as important as knowing where the mute button is! Our services provide the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the virtual job application process. We offer personal presentation appointments with tips and tricks to achieve ultimate online interview readiness. Our virtual job readiness appointments assists with enhancing the import...ant documents, such as cover letters, resumes, key criteria selection responses. To learn more about how Fitted For Work services could be of benefit to you get in touch with our team today!

24.01.2022 If you call us, chances are, one of these kind people will pick up the phone - Our brilliant referral officers! With many of our team in Melbourne, the companionship of a little nature when working from home can't be underestimated. Every day the team have a 'Rose and Thorn' Zoom to chat through the highlights and challenges of their busy days. It's always a bring your own plant event. Check out their jungle!... Image Caption: Smiling Fitted for Work Referral Officers embracing their house plants in a zoom meeting.

24.01.2022 Fitted for Work is closed today. This year marks Fitted for Work’s 15th year of operation. We are immensely proud to share that in this time we have supported over 40,000 women on their journey back into employment. In recognition of this birthday milestone, we are closing our doors on Monday the 7th of September for our team to celebrate. We will be back on deck, refreshed and ready to help on Tuesday the 8th of September!... from Canva.

21.01.2022 It's okay to not be okay This year, R U OK Day falls on the World Suicide Prevention Day. Both are an important reminder to check in with yourself and the people you care about. 2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways. It's never been more important that we connect with and support one another as we navigate this uncertainty. The team at @ruokday have developed a series of resources to help you have a meaningful conversation with someone who may not be okay. Becaus...e #TheresMoreToSay than just #RUOK. If you are struggling, or feeling overwhelmed, know that there is help available. You can reach @lifelineaustralia on 13 11 14, or @beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. Their caring team are available to help 24/7. https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

20.01.2022 Image Caption: Illustration of computer surrounded by vibrant decorative shapes. Accessibility for Fitted For Work is about ensuring all people can access and enjoy their experience with us. One small part of this mission involves introducing Image Captions to our posts. Captions allow people with all qualities of vision access to important information and context from which to draw meaning. At our recent accessibility training session held for all staff we started conversa...tions and made actions towards improving the accessibility of our processes, documents and communications. With International Day of Universal Access to Information on the 28th September now is the perfect time to engage and learn about the importance and power of inclusive practices. If you have some ideas or suggestions on how we can increase our accessibility to better serve our community, we would love you get in touch. You can call us on (03) 9662 4289 or email us at [email protected].

19.01.2022 Trigger warning: this article discusses domestic violence and financial abuse. Our CEO, Donna de Zwart, was featured in an article in last week's body+soul magazine discussing the pervasive nature of financial abuse and it's impact on women's safety and economic independence. You can read the full article here: https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au//afb51b4a3b1b4374c2ea05927e... If you need free and confidential information, counselling and support, we recommend calling 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

18.01.2022 We stand for Equal Pay for Equal Work. Today marks 59 additional days from the end of the previous financial year, the average amount of days a women must work to earn the same income as men earned that year. Today is Equal Pay Day and the national gender pay gap remains stable and unacceptable, at 14%. As we move through these health and economic crises, we must be louder than ever in our cry for equal recognition of the value of work done by women. ... When the GFC hit, Australia saw a 2% broadening of the pay gap, which took a decade to recede to where it is today. We cannot afford complacency in the face of our first recession in almost 30 years. It will be a disaster for the economy and a calamity for Australian women. - Libby Lyons, Director of Workplace Gender Equality Agency. The onus should not be on individuals to struggle against entrenched industry standards in order to experience fair pay. To achieve equality we must advocate and act collectively to improve the status-quo. We are all empowered to make positive change through learning proactively, listening compassionately and acting inclusively. Let’s keep up the fight for equal pay together!

15.01.2022 The 2020 theme for NAIDOC week is Always Was, Always Will Be. These words are a kind of heartbeat. Whether sung out by a marching crowd or uttered in the walls of parliament, they are the steady undercurrent of truth to our hearts, minds, conversations and actions. We hear them and we feel them. ... At Fitted for Work we pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land and all elders past, present and emerging. We honour our Indigenous sisters and their rich cultivation of land, community, art and story. No matter where you are, everyone can experience something valuable for NAIDOC week. There are Zoom workshops to attend, books to read, films to watch and endless other opportunities to learn and celebrate that is Always Was and Always Will be Aboriginal Land. Check out the link below for some ideas https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au//ways-to-celebrate-naido Image Caption: Painted formation of country using words always was always will be Aboriginal land Image Reposted from naidocweek

12.01.2022 Rest in Power, Susan Ryan AO. Thank you for being a trailblazer for gender equality and women's representation in government. Your advocacy and hard work has opened doors, broken glass ceilings and created lasting change that benefits every Australian.

12.01.2022 Have you been doing some iso spring cleaning? The fabulous team at The Purse Affair are collecting work appropriate handbags for our clients and are offering a $50 voucher to anyone who donates a handbag! These donations will empower women with confidence and help them on their journey back into work. https://www.sbs.com.au//australia-s-second-hand-trade-is-b... Please note our regular donations are still on hold. If you would like to join our donations mail list to be notified when we are accepting donations again, please email [email protected].

11.01.2022 Our referral partners, Project Respect, are holding a virtual fundraiser this Friday. Project Respect support women in and trafficked into the sex industry in Victoria. Please come along for an impactful and eye-opening discussion on modern slavery in Australia. The subject of human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices, and victim/survivor support is one that requires more discussion and both Fiona McLeod AO SC and Professor Jennifer Burn are distinguished advocate...s in this space and have valuable insights into an issue that frankly, we could all know more about. Book your ticket today and join us in supporting Project Respect and the essential work they do to support women who are involved in the sex industry, including women who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation and who will otherwise find it very difficult to access support. https://lnkd.in/ggVW7ku

08.01.2022 Safety never looked so good! Thank you to our amazing corporate partner Taking Shape for making and donating 70 beautiful fabric masks to Fitted for Work's clients. Our team are still delivering virtual outfitting appointments to women across Australia, so these masks will be a lovely and appreciated addition. If you would like to get involved in our sewing project, please check out our blog post here: https://fittedforwork.org//were-asking-for-sewing-superst/

06.01.2022 Wear It Purple day - a day to celebrate & support young LGBTIQ+ people and continue to foster safe spaces for them to express who they are and find power in their identity. To be authentic should not mean to be at risk of discrimination and danger. Starting at a new school, going clothes shopping, walking down the street, so many moments that should be simple, safe, joyous, demand focused evaluation. It is necessary to assess and wonder, ... "is this safe?", "what pronoun should I use?", "should we not hold hands here?". LGBTIQ+ people navigate this landscape of risk daily. It is draining and sometimes deadly. LGBTIQ+ people have the highest suicide rate of any population. Poor data collection around gender and sexual preference means that the true rates of suicide are even higher. What makes a HUGE difference to kids is understanding and affirmation from a supportive adult. We recognise this year that many young people are locked down with people that don't support them, cut off from friends and other environments. Many are having to 'press pause' on coming out or living freely. One HUGE yet small action you could make is to reach out to a young person in your friendship group, or extended family to be that supportive adult. It’s not up to us to ‘out’ young people but letting them know you love them and are up for a confidential chat if and when they need it could be life-changing! As Wear It Purple Day comes to a close, remember that the choice to be compassionate is always open to you. If you are wanting to learn more about how you can receive and give support check the links below. Culturally diverse LGBTQIA+ support services and groups: https://au.reachout.com//lgbtqi-support-services-and-groups What is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and how can I be a good one?: https://au.reachout.com//what-is-an-lgbtqia-ally-and-how-c

05.01.2022 Does 2020 have you missing charity Op Shops? The fashion treasures at friendly prices and the great feeling of knowing your shopping is contributing to community. Luckily we're still OPEN! Visit The Conscious Closet, just like your best local Op Shop but.. online! All proceeds go directly to supporting Fitted for Work programs and services. Contactless delivery available. https://bit.ly/34fE64N

03.01.2022 At Fitted for Work we lift women up with advice, tips, tricks and tools to help them find work and thrive in their career. That's why when Bec Brown told us about her new book, YOU'VE GOT THIS, we couldn't wait to read it! The aim of YOU’VE GOT THIS is to support women everywhere to create a career that they love and earn a great income doing it, minus the anxiety or burn out. YOU’VE GOT THIS is available September 15 and part of the proceeds from each copy sold will support... Fitted for Work and the amazing team at The SISTER2sister Program! You can pre-order it now here: https://www.penguin.com.au/boo/youve-got-this-9781760897857

02.01.2022 "Thank you so much for the wonderful surprise on Saturday. I had no idea that you were coming and bringing so many great treats. I am loving using the beautiful products and feeling very pampered and nurtured. It is exactly what I needed to pick me up and feel motivated to care for myself." A MASSIVE thank you you to Coles for generously gifting curated care packages for our Fitted for Work team. Our team are working flat out to support women to find work in a very challen...ging job market. These care packages were a beautiful reminder to look after ourselves as well, because you can't pour from an empty cup. Making it extra special, our CEO Donna, surprised our Melbourne team members last week by delivering the gifts in person! Thank you Coles, we are overwhelmed with gratitude!