Today is the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations day that encourages awareness, understanding and inclusion for people with disability. This year’s theme, ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’, reminds us of the importance of removing barriers and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to take part in community life, including work.
On Friday 28 November, Global Skills Hornsby welcomed Mission Australia for a Health Equity and Access Program (HEAP) information session with our Participants.
Walk the Talk 2025 On Wednesday 26 November, Global Skills Community Engagement Coordinator, Jennifer, joined the community for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Walk the Talk event.
Congratulations to Josh, a Transition to Work participant from The Entrance, on reaching some great milestones: 6 months in employment, obtaining his driver’s licence, and beginning a Business course at TAFE NSW.
Thanks to all Global Skills staff for taking the time to be part of our Movember Mo-ment on Friday 21 November. It was fantastic to see everyone come together for our moustache themed morning tea across our offices.
On 20 November, Global Skills was delighted to take part in the 2025 Camden Careers and Jobs Expo at Camden Civic Centre. Our thanks go to Camden Council and the Department of Education for organising such a valuable event.
Congratulations to 11 participants from Global Skills Fairfield and Wetherill Park who have completed their Certificate III in Individual Support, with thanks to ARC Training.
Congratulations to Fairfield participant Colin on reaching 6 months of employment after successfully transferring his skills into a new industry.
Congratulations to Global Skills participants Edward, Matthew and Rolf on successfully completing a 9-week Barista Work Ready Course, thanks to a collaboration between Catholic Care and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College (HKCC).
On Friday 24 October, Global Skills took part in the GambleAware Week Pop-Up Event at Fairfield Connect (Western Sydney University) with thanks to Fairfield City Council and GambleAware.