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Workskills

Phone: 1300 347 224

Address: Fairy Meadow Warrawong Shellharbour Nowra Mittagong

Website: http://Workskills4u.org.au

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25.01.2022 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the team at Workskills are working even harder to help people to find jobs and supporting local businesses find the employees they need. While we aren’t able to meet with you face to face we are here and available to take your call or respond to your email so please don’t hesitate to contact us and let’s see what we can do to help. You can contact us via email at [email protected].

25.01.2022 The Your Voice, Your Choice Conference is online and free so to hear some great speakers, like Moana and Vinny Hope, and Martin Hoffman, NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme CEO, and many more register now. https://cvent.me/OKQEr8

25.01.2022 Champion jockey Michelle Payne came to Wollongong today from country Victoria, to share her story via an interview with renowned journalist Richard Morecroft at... Illawarra Women in Business. Recounting how she won the Melbourne Cup, Michelle explained that her success as a jockey was only possible because of the loving support of her family particularly her dad and her strapper brother Stevie. Thank you so much IWIB for supporting The Disability Trust with incredible fundraising on the day. To know more about Michelle and Stevie, catch up on the movie Ride like a Girl or watch the video below with Richard Wilkins #ridelikeagirl #inclusivesportingfamily #firstfemalewinnerMelbourneCup #creatinganinclusiveworldinracing #NEGphotography https://youtu.be/73eWt9OQMBw

24.01.2022 Burgers, Fish and Chips are what RJ's Beach Café & Take Away are known for, but they also make a great coffee. Rosalinda, Jesen and their team are happy to be supporting The Disability Trust to promote awareness on International Day of People With Disability today Tuesday 3 December. Located on Murray Road at East Corrimal. RJ's Beach Café & Take Away are open for coffee from 8am daily.

23.01.2022 WorkAbility would like to introduce you to the charismatic Leah Elliott. Leah works eight hours a week at Sapphire Coast Anglican College in Bega as a general hand. This year, with the guidance and encouragement of the teaching staff, Leah has worked really hard to show professionalism and provide help to staff through sorting out areas, cleaning up and assisting with jobs that are needed around the school. At the end of year staff meeting, Leah was presented with a Principal’s Award for her ongoing service to the school. Thank you Leah for your hard work and dedication to your job. Thank you Sapphire Coast Anglican College for carving out a role to suit Leah’s strengths and celebrating Leah’s work contribution and achievements.#thedisabilitytrustbega #workability #inclusion

22.01.2022 Stokes Lane Cafe in Bulli are supporting International Day of People with a Disability [ IDPWD ] and Access Ability Day and the staff are excited about the day. Josh came to his job at the cafe via the friendly team at Workskills and next Tuesday, they are going to encourage Josh out the front helping serving coffee. Come visit for a great coffee!

22.01.2022 Congratulations Madi on reaching 12 months in open employment, and thank you Starfish for providing this opportunity and being a great advocate for employing people with disabilities.

22.01.2022 Always a great start to the day with these guys at The Plant Room Café at 5 Edney Lane, Springhill, Wollongong. Come down & say hi to Mark, Jason & Dane! They also offer all types of catering, large or small, all housemade with help from our ADE [Australian Disability Enterprise] employees. Find them on Facebook at The Plant Room Cafe #housemadesavouryandsweettreats #alwaysfresh #creatinganiclusiveworld

22.01.2022 Don't miss your chance to join in on the fun at one of Australia's biggest music events of the year. For more information and to book your spot with Trusted Travel, please visit https://www.trustedtravel.org.au/holidays/ability-fest-2020

21.01.2022 Workskills client Jodi has been employed at Vibes Woonona since the opening in August this year. Jodi is currently learning new skills and her confidence is building every day. The new café owner Lindsay has been keen to work with Workskills and provide employment opportunities for people with disability. Vibes Woonona will be also be supporting The Disability Trust and International Day of People With Disability today Tuesday 3 December.

21.01.2022 A common concern for parents of children with disabilities is what will happen when their children become adults. It’s difficult for adults with disabilities to... find employment not because they aren’t capable, but because they are often exploited or overlooked because employers think they aren’t capable. Increasingly, people with disabilities, or their families, are taking control of their own futures. One Illinois mom is the latest, opening a bakery for her son, and hopefully others with disabilities in the future. To explore more about opportunities to train/work in NSW please contact our Workskills/Workability offices via https://www.facebook.com/workskills4u/ www.liveaction.org/news/mother-bakery-special-needs-son/ #removethebarriers #workskills #workability

19.01.2022 Baker Street Tour. Today An and Leanne had the pleasure of a tour at Baker Street with General Manager Manuel as part of AccessAbility Day. Baker Street have a range of products from tarts, cakes, scones and rocky road, we were lucky enough to get a free sample of each! Manuel is happy for Workskills to suggest suitable applicants for positions in the bakery.

19.01.2022 Come visit Paulo and his team at The Brew Bar on Flagstaff Rd, Warrawong today for an expertly brewed coffee to celebrate the achievements and contributions as well as increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. While you’re there, try one of the many yummy menu options available. Thank you The Brew Bar!

18.01.2022 Employment Success !! All three of these Workskills Clients have now exited our program as independent workers after 52 weeks of Employment, with Marco Polo, Woonona and Unanderra. These positions were created to make the dining experience at each facility, a little more like a 5 Star Restaurant. The residents often comment on how lovely the tables look.The tablecloths and napkins are ironed daily, the tables are set with a different napkin fold and centrepiece, creating warm... and inviting dining areas. Workskills have assisted with their success by offering ongoing support and travel assistance to the Unanderra Site.Annette, Susan and Vanessa all enjoy their work and seeing the smiling faces on the elderly residents at mealtime.This idea was a collaboration between Workskills Business Develop Officer, Julie and the Facility Managers. The service is offered weekdays and weekends. Congratulations to all involved and we wish these clients all the very best with their Employment. #workskills #workability

17.01.2022 Kane and Joel, from our School Leaver Employment Support Program, went on a workplace visit to Kiama Golf Club recently. They are currently enrolled in Horticulture courses online, through TAFE, and this visit allowed them hands on experience. They had a tour of the golf course and learnt about the safety protocols used in this type of workplace. Mark Yates, Kiama Golf Club Superintendent, was very impressed with Kane and Joel and was very willing to share his greenkeeping knowledge and help them with the practical components of their TAFE studies. To know more please contact The Disability Trust on 1300 347 224 or visit the website at http://workskills4u.org.au.

16.01.2022 How great is this!

16.01.2022 CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE World Autism Day 2020 Hosted by Wollongong Lighthouse goes Blue for Autism and The Disability Trust We are really excited to be involved again this year - please save the date Thursday April 2nd from 4.30pm at Flagstaff Hill Wollongong - ice cream, food, coffee and music! All for Autism Awareness! Everyone is welcome - please join us.

15.01.2022 Chris is an amazing young man living with Cerebral Palsy and after completing Year 12 and gaining qualifications in IT, Workskills assisted him to find a job. Chris has a passion for sports, so BaiMed Performance Centre seemed like the perfect match. They were very impressed with Chris and his can do attitude at work. He has also started training with the team to build his strength. Chris assists with admin, setting up for the Physio’s sessions and anything else that needs... to be done around the Centre. Chris is a valued member of the Baimed family and wears his shirt proudly. On his first day, Chris stated he has dreamt his whole life of working in the Sports Industry, but because of his disability he felt he would never get the chance !!! We at Workskills are very excited to have assisted Chris in finding his Dream Job !!

15.01.2022 Workskills acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

14.01.2022 AccessAbility Day was a great opportunity for Workskills to thank Tony from Tonkar Engineering. Tonkar Engineering has provided Workskills participants with several employment and work experiences placements over the years. A strong advocate for employment for people with disability, Tony is always willing to provide opportunities and create a flexible working environment.

14.01.2022 Workskills Client Suzanne (pictured in the middle) participated in AccessAbility day at The Disability Trust Goulburn office. Suzanne spent a day in the After School Program where she enjoyed her time with the children and was grateful for the opportunity to see how the program operates.

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13.01.2022 Joe Carey is a rouseabout and wool presser in the Miners Brothers shearing team. Joe works well in our team, said his supervisor, Brad Miners, He loves the atmosphere here and gets on well with the shearers. He’s really good at pressing the wool into bales." "Brad gave me a chance to prove myself, said Joe, and I’m doing my best to get there. The employer is very understanding, and has given Joe a great opportunity to build a career in the industry.... We do our best to understand each person’s strengths, then find an employer and a workplace where they can shine. Joe is a good example of a person in the right job, with good career prospects, said Karley Gainsford, Employment Consultant at WorkAbility. Call our WorkAbility Office in Snowy-Monaro on 6438 5910.

13.01.2022 On AccessAbility Day, Workskills presented BaptistCare with this Certificate of Appreciation for all their support over the years. BaptistCare has provided Workskills participants with several employment placements and are always keen to support people with disability achieve their vocational goals.

12.01.2022 Stacey spent the day at Child Care Imaginations Early Learning Centre in Goulburn participating in AccessAbility day with a huge smile on her face. Child Care Imaginations Early Learning Centre employees Hayley, Anne & Daniel all loved Stacey. The feedback was Stacey went extremely well and they would love her to do some more volunteer work in the future. Stacey also would like to continue her time there and has shown a keenness to volunteer 2 days a week with the view of starting a Certificate III in Early Childhood Studies at TAFE in 2020. A great result by the team in Goulburn!

12.01.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disability! Grab a coffee as we come together to celebrate those with a disability and raise awareness through the #Coffe...4ACause campaign. #Coffee4ACause #IDPWD2020 #DisabilityTrust

11.01.2022 Congratulations Madi on your 12 month anniversary of working at Starfish.

11.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability - 3 December. What is an ability you are proud of? We'd like to hear from you!

09.01.2022 You are invited to come to the 2020 Illawarra Disability Options Expo at the Fraternity Club on Thursday 5th March at 11:00am. Come visit us on The Disability Trust stall and hear about all that we offer.There will be an information session presented by the NDIA beforehand at 10:30am. See you there!

09.01.2022 Come see this great show!

09.01.2022 This is Peta - with the amazing support and coordination from the whole team at Workskills Goulburn and The Disability Trust we were able to host Peta in a front of house reception role for AccessAbility Day 2019. Peta received numerous compliments from staff and public about her fantastic phone manners and warm and welcoming greeting. Peta said it was an absolutely wonderful day and the experience was whole heartedly enjoyable.

08.01.2022 Searching for support now that you have finished Year 12? If you want to study in your interest area and find work, contact The Disability Trust for a personal...ly tailored taster session with our university qualified staff. We are centrally located in North Wollongong on the corner of Ralph Black Drive and Montague Street, just a few minutes walk from North Wollongong railway station. Arrange to visit our COVIDSafe premises through your school or by contacting [email protected] or 42502552. For more information visit: https://www.disabilitytrust.org.au//school-leaver-employme

07.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National NAIDOC Week. This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' encourages us to celebrate the true history of our country. We encourage everyone to take this week as an opportunity to acknowledge our shared past, and look together towards the future.

07.01.2022 Izzy is a valued participant in our School Leaver Employment Support Program.#thedisabilitytrustsles #creatinganinclusiveworld

06.01.2022 This week, the Minister for NDIS, Stuart Robert, announced flexibility and increased choice for participants accessing transport funding in their current plans to meet the non-labour costs associated with travel to carry out community based activities.From 1 March, 2020, NDIS participants will have greater flexibility in the use of their plan’s core support funding to claim service provider costs associated with transport contribution costs. The Disability Trust welcomes this decision and eagerly awaits details of the implementation and pricing plan. For more information, please visit https://www.ndis.gov.au//4318-delivering-ndis-plan-flexibi

06.01.2022 @inclusionoz has launched a website about open employment for people with intellectual disability and families https://www.everyonecanwork.org.au/ There is also... free online training about supports for open employment for people with intellectual disability and families. Register here: https://www.everyonecanwork.org.au/workshops/ #EveryoneCanWork

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06.01.2022 Be sure to drop in to Pie Face Figtree on Tuesday 3 December for a coffee to celebrate the achievements and contributions as well as increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. While you’re there, try one of the many delicious menu options available. Thank you Pie Face Figtree for your participation.

05.01.2022 Do yourself a favour, pop in and say hi to the lovely Paul, Simone and the team at Nourished At Bally in Balgownie Village today Tuesday 3 December for a coffee to celebrate the achievements and contributions as well as increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. While you’re there, enjoy the friendly atmosphere and try one of the many yummy menu options available. Thank you Nourished @ Bally for your participation, and long business relationship Fiona from Workskills Warrawong.

05.01.2022 For quality fine eggs, Pirovic Family Farms is your go to. They produces some of the finest eggs in NSW. We are proud to say their sites in the Southern Ranges has employed and still employs staff through Workskills. Due to the long lasting business relationship and support our clients enjoys at the workplace, it’s only natural to recognise this invaluable stakeholder during the AccessAbility Week with a well-deserved award to further foster ties. Thank you Loretta, Aaron and Judy. #PirovicFarms. https://www.pirovic.com.au/

04.01.2022 The Workskills team work together to find jobs for people with disabilities

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our SLES participant Grace who recently completed her Certificate III in Screen and Media, what a wonderful achievement! If you want to study in your interest area and find work, contact The Disability Trust for a personally tailored taster session with our university qualified staff. We are centrally located in North Wollongong on the corner of Ralph Black Drive and Montague Street, just a few minutes walk from North Wollongong railway station. Arrange to visit our COVIDSafe premises through your school or by contacting [email protected] or 42502552

03.01.2022 If you’re in Wollongong today Tuesday 3 December, drop into Bucks Café at 11 Stewart Street Wollongong. Owners Andrew and Cindy are proud to be supporting The Disability Trust this International Day of People With Disability . Along with their delicious coffee, Bucks Café have a great hot breaky menu along with sandwiches, salads, cakes and slices. Bucks Café is open from 6.30am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday, and from 7.30am on the weekend

02.01.2022 Tantra Mirrors and TT Freight At this year’s AccessAbility Week, Workskills was pleased to present an Award to Tantra Mirrors, Taran, Lynsey and Todd in recognition of the partnership we share. The company has employed staff from Workskills to work in logistics, pop up shops, warehouses and sales their division. The business relationship built with Tantra and their sister company, TT Freight has been invaluable, this has a direct positive impact in the lives of the staff they hire. Thank you. For all your quality home décor, reach out to Tantra Mirrors in Mittagong. #TantraMirrors. https://tantra-imports.myshopify.com/

02.01.2022 Chase and the team at Alexander's Café, on the Princes Highway at Dapto are very happy to continue supporting The Disability Trust and International Day of People With Disability 2019. Alexander's Café is well known for their amazing coffee, food and service with a smile. Definitely worth stopping in for a coffee or bite to eat today, Tuesday 3 December. Alexander's Café is open weekdays from 7am to 6pm - drop in now!

02.01.2022 It was great to see so many people and businesses celebrating IDPwD today. A big thanks to Warrawong Medical Centre for getting involved and thanks also to those businesses who continue to support our Workskills clients through employment. #IDPWD2020 #Coffee4ACause

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