As a proud supporter of ACON’s Welcome Here Project, Global Skills is committed to making a positive impact in our communities for all LGBTQIA+ people. This includes raising awareness of transgender and gender diverse individuals, the challenges they face and how we can all be better allies.
Category: Important Dates
Global Skills Supports Movember 2024 for Men’s Health
Global Skills is once again supporting Movember Australia to raise funds for mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer treatment for men.
Global Skills Collaborates for Mental Health Month Event
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’.
National Week of Deaf People 2024
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
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.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week 2024
When celebrating strength in independence Global Skills recognises the power of employment in helping people with disability achieve their full potential.
International Youth Day 2024
On Monday, the Global Skills Central Coast Transition to Work (TtW) teams had the pleasure of celebrating International Youth Day with our young people.
NAIDOC 2024
Yesterday, Global Skills was proud to participate in the Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day, celebrating the rich culture and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Pride Month 2024: Compassion And Courage
In June, as we celebrate Pride Month, Global Skills stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Participation in Pride Month is an opportunity for us all to demonstrate support and solidarity. If you are looking for ways to get involved, read more.
National Youth Week 2024: Celebrating Our Young People
Last Friday, Global Skills Wyong hosted our own National Youth Week event to celebrate our incredible young people.