Today, 21 March 2023, is Harmony Day. A day to celebrate our cultural diversity, from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.
Harmony Day 2023
Author: Sandra Harries
Steven’s Story: There Are Other Opportunities Out There
“I worked in Aviation for 38 years before my job was made redundant due to COVID-19. You can imagine I had many emotions. I’ve never been unemployed and at my age I was thinking what am I going to do?”
TtW Job Seekers to Gain Cert III Supply Chain Operations
Congratulations to 13 Global Skills Transition to Work Program job seekers. All are on track to gain their Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations, in 7 weeks, with thanks to United Transport Solutions.
Global Skills At Kimberwalli Careers Expo
Today, Global Skills had the privilege of attending and running a stall at the Kimberwalli Careers Expo, Whalan. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community including young people and other service providers.
Emma’s Story: Having Permanent Work Has Changed My Life
“Going to work has helped ease my anxiety. I’m no longer a hermit crab, wanting to stay home all the time. It has definitely helped my financial situation too. I’ve got a house now, a two-bedroom unit.”
World Hearing Day 3 March 2023: Accessible Workplaces
Today, 3 March 2023 is World Hearing Day. A day which promotes ear and hearing care across the world and raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. It is also a good time for Global Skills to encourage all employers to ensure their workplace is inclusive and accessible to employees who are hearing impaired.
Enhanced Services for LGBTQIA+ Youth on the Central Coast
Global Skills extends a BIG thank you to Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) for supporting our staff to enhance the services we offer for LGBTQIA+ youth on the Central Coast.
Celebrating Jeremy: International Asperger’s Day 2023
Saturday 18 February, is International Asperger’s Day, an opportune time for Global Skills to promote and celebrate neurodiversity in the workplace. Today, we’d like to celebrate Jeremy, just one of our neurodiverse job seekers.
Diversify and Meet Your Workforce Needs: Transport, Postal and Warehousing Industry
Australia’s Transport, Postal and Warehousing Industry includes a wide range of businesses and occupations and is one of our nation’s growth industries with an increasing demand for workers. With this demand predicted to intensify in coming years, Global Skills is encouraging employers to consider the inclusion of people with disability as possible employees.
Sydney WorldPride Festival To Be Inclusive and Accessible
The first WorldPride in the Southern Hemisphere will be taking place in Sydney, beginning 17 February. Sydney WorldPride is committed to removing access and inclusion barriers so that full participation by all people is possible.