Category: Disability Employment Service

Linda’s Story

Linda, 63, joined Global Skills Disability Employment Services in May 2023. Dealing with several medical conditions resulting from Stage 3 melanoma, she lacked confidence in securing work.

Sydney South West Local Jobs Expo 2024

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Yesterday’s Sydney South West Local Jobs Expo was a wonderful opportunity for our team to showcase Global Skills employment services, take applications for current opportunities and collaborate with local employers and complimentary services in attendance.

Autism Awareness Month 2024

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Numbers from The Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal that over 200,000 individuals in Australia are living with autism. For Global Skills, this information confirms the importance of creating opportunities for meaningful employment for all.

Parents Helping To Shape The Services And Support We Offer

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On Tuesday, Global Skills had the privilege of hosting the first of three scheduled Parent Advisory Groups with the aim of providing a platform for discussions about the experience of parents who are looking to return or enter the workforce.

Preventing Workplace Hearing Loss

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Sunday, 3 March, is World Hearing Day dedicated to raising awareness about preventing deafness and hearing loss. This provides an excellent platform for Global Skills to advocate for hearing health in workplaces, emphasising the significance of ear care and promoting awareness.

Global Skills DES Job seekers To Co-Design Mental Health Workshop

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Global Skills recognises the significance of mental wellbeing for all job seekers and is pleased to share a development in our commitment to holistic support – the co-design of a Mental Health Workshop alongside our Disability Employment Services (DES) job seekers.

Global Skills DES Advisory Groups

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In our ongoing commitment to enhancing our Disability Employment Services (DES), Global Skills facilitated two DES Advisory groups late last year. The first group met at Global Skills St Marys and the second at Global Skills Fairfield.