Author: Sandra Harries

Transgender Awareness Week 2024

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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.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Stronger Together Event 2024

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Last Wednesday, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Global Skills was proud to partner with Uniting NSW/ACT, headspace Chatswood, and Willoughby Council to host an inaugural ‘Stronger Together – Youth & Community Wellness’ event at Chatswood Mall.

Mya’s Story: “I Found TtW Really Helpful”

Mya, a participant in Global Skills Transition to Work (TtW) program, wasn’t sure of her career direction once she finished school. She had been working in retail while studying but eventually found herself looking for something new.

Jesse’s Story

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When job seeker Jesse joined Global Skills Disability Employment Services, she was determined to gain work despite physical challenges from previous cancer treatment.

Carly’s Story: I’d Lost Touch With How to Apply for Jobs 

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The Work Readiness Team and Global Skills gave me the guidance I needed and the confidence that there are employers out there who want to hire people with my skills, including those who have been justice involved.

Lana’s Journey Back to Work

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When Lana joined Global Skills Lake Haven in 2022, she was seeking support to navigate a dramatically changed job search landscape since looking for work as a teenager.

Global Skills Collaborates for Mental Health Month Event

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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’.