Author: Sandra Harries

Jesse’s Story

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When job seeker Jesse joined Global Skills Disability Employment Services, she was determined to gain work despite physical challenges from previous cancer treatment.

Carly’s Story: I’d Lost Touch With How to Apply for Jobs 

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The Work Readiness Team and Global Skills gave me the guidance I needed and the confidence that there are employers out there who want to hire people with my skills, including those who have been justice involved.

Lana’s Journey Back to Work

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When Lana joined Global Skills Lake Haven in 2022, she was seeking support to navigate a dramatically changed job search landscape since looking for work as a teenager.

Global Skills Collaborates for Mental Health Month Event

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In NSW, Mental Health Month is observed annually throughout October. In recognition of this important month, Global Skills has partnered with Uniting NSW/ACT, Headspace Chatswood, and Willoughby Council to host an event called ‘Stronger Together – Youth & Community Wellness’.

Creating Diversity in NSW’s Largest Industries: Professional Scientific and Technical Services

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In New South Wales, the Professional Scientific and Technical Services industry is the second largest, following Health Care and Social Assistance. This industry covers a wide range of services, such as scientific research, architecture, engineering, computer system design, legal and accounting services, advertising and market research, veterinary care, and professional photography.

Congratulations to Our Business Graduates at Global Skills St Marys

Congratulations to all job seekers who recently completed their Certificate III in Business at Global Skills St Marys. A big thank you to the National College of Vocational Education (NCVE) for delivering this face-to-face course and for the extra training support for our job seekers throughout the course.

National Week of Deaf People 2024

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This week, 23-29 September, we’re celebrating National Week of Deaf People in Australia. It’s a week dedicated to recognising and honouring the Deaf community, aligning with International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages.

R U OK? Day 2024

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Today, 12 September, is R U OK? Day, and the 2024 theme, ‘Ask R U OK? Any Day,’ reminds us that checking in with each other is important not just today, but every day. At Global Skills, our teams wore yellow to show our commitment to fostering supportive environments where everyone feels comfortable talking about mental health.

Creating Diversity in NSW’s Largest Industries: Health Care and Social Assistance

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Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest industry. This can be attributed to several factors including an ageing population, more people with chronic conditions, increased health awareness, a focus on wellbeing and ongoing medical advancements. Since it employs the most people, it’s important for this industry to truly reflect the people it serves, including those with a disability.

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2024

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When celebrating strength in independence Global Skills recognises the power of employment in helping people with disability achieve their full potential.