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International Women’s Day 2025

Global Skills is proud to recognise the women who lead and make a difference in our organisation. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘March Forward’, marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality. With this theme in mind, we are chatting with our Operations Manager, Nancy, about her leadership journey, her perspective on fostering growth and inclusion, and her advice for women aspiring to leadership roles.

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Hearing Awareness Week 2025

1-7 March is Hearing Awareness Week, providing an opportunity for Global Skills to raise awareness of the causes of hearing loss in the workplace and the steps that can be taken to minimise the risks.

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Celebrating Matthew’s 6-Month Milestone

Celebrating Matthew’s 6-month milestone!

Congratulations to Matthew on reaching his 6-month employment milestone! He joined Global Skills Disability Employment Services in 2023. Living with a lower limb disability that brought additional health challenges, and a speech impairment, he was eager to work and sought support to identify roles that matched his skills and abilities.

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Happy Mardi Gras!

The 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival begins this Saturday 14 February. With international performers, parties, theatre, community events, and more, the festival will wrap with the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March.

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Physical Disability Awareness Day 2025

This Sunday, 2 February, is Physical Disability Awareness Day. Established by Physical Disability Australia in 2023, it’s a day to raise awareness of the many conditions under the umbrella of physical disability and to recognise the valuable contributions people with disability make across all areas of life.

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