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On Saturday, May 4, the Autism Advisory & Support Service (AASS) hosted their annual Foundation of Hope Charity Ball. Regional Manager Kellie Jackson and Liverpool Manager Ahmad Samra were thrilled to see so many compassionate individuals come together to support a fantastic cause! Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) are a non-for-profit organisation that empower children and adults with Autism and their families through knowledge and support and assists them to positively impact and influence their children’s social and emotional development. “We work closely with AASS who support our Disability Employment Service participants. Sponsoring the 2024 Foundation of Hope Charity Ball was one way we could help support the amazing work they do,” Kellie said. The money raised will be used so AASS can continue to provide the invaluable work of assisting and filling gaps in service provision for individuals with Autism and their families.

For years, injuries and mobility issues made life tough for Adam, while discrimination because of his disabilities meant finding work was difficult. “After waiting eight years for the surgery, I had had enough of sitting around. With the support of CVGT Employment I started working again at Wholesale Butcher with John and Grant,” Adam says. “I couldn’t work with a better group of people.” John and Grant want to encourage other business owners to diversify their workforce and employ people with a disability. “It’s great to help someone back into the workforce and see them develop,” they say. “We are willing to teach if they are willing to learn. "We’d encourage others to definitely give CVGT Employment a go – they do the screening and provide additional support, so we would definitely recommend them."

A very big congratulations to our own Megan Nippress for being awarded the IEP Australia Member of the Month for February! We are proud of Megan and her achievements - her passion, empowering nature, integrity and empathy are so valued at CVGT Employment. Well done Megan!

Our Chief Executive Officer, Jason Russell MAICD and General Manager Fleur Cousins had the pleasure of meeting partner Scott Parkin FIEP from The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) this week. As a new IEP Corporate Affiliate Partner being able to connect in person with Scott, who lives in London, was a valuable in-person partnership meeting and a critical first step to a fruitful future working relationship.

Hear from some of our team on why they love working as an Employment Consultant at CVGT Employment. Do you genuinely care about helping people find meaningful work? Are you looking to join a truly values-based organisation? If this sounds like you, we are currently seeking applications to become part of our team as an Employment Consultant. Head to the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dwVBEFFm Browse our current vacancies and apply here: https://lnkd.in/guMNiP6H

Happy World Autism Understanding Day! According to Autism Awareness Australia an estimated 1 in 70 people in Australia are on the autism spectrum. Whether you're an autistic individual or a person who loves and supports someone on the autism spectrum, today kicks off a month of recognising and celebrating the beautiful diversity of the experiences and contributions people with #autism make to our world 🧡 Read more and discover some of the amazing achievements of our participants with autism: https://lnkd.in/g5Q6SvE8 #WAUD2024 #disabilityemployment

Menstruating isn't a choice, but those experiencing homelessness or doing it tough often have to choose between purchasing period products or other essential items just to get by. They shouldn't have to choose. Since Share the Dignity was founded in 2015, the organisation has collected and distributed over 4 million period products - thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like our Wodonga team. Penny and Khoa from the Wodonga team are proud to show some of the items the team have collected for March Dignity Drive. "Very proud to work with the Wodonga team who always generously donate to local charities. Consistently living and working our values, especially Community Matters," says Penny Curran, ParentsNext Transition Support Coach. Find out how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/g2_4SXDU

In the world of sports, Chris McMahon has carved his name in gold, having won over 200 medals as a Special Olympian. However, among the glittering accolades there is another milestone equally cherished and significant to Chris, his five-year service award at the Eltham Leisure Centre. “He just loves it! Still, after five years, he never misses a day,” says Chris’s Mum, Mel McMahon.   Chris started swimming with Special Olympics when he was 12 years old. Over the years he has represented Victoria at the National Games in every State of Australia. He also went on to represent Australia at the Asia Pacific Games. But in 2019, Chris had set his sights on a new goal, to find meaningful work.    “So, he took us to the CVGT Employment Greensborough office. Our lives changed that day.”    “When I first met Chris, I knew I wanted to turn his passion and dedication for competitive swimming into a life-long career,” Kelly Patrick, CVGT Employment Inclusion Coordinator says. In December 2023, Chris popped into the CVGT Specialist Disability Employment Ivanhoe office to celebrate being awarded his five-year service award at the Eltham Leisure Centre. “I am so proud of myself. A big thank you to Kelly and Sabrina, you put a lot of effort into finding and helping me, you’ve done a great job!” says Chris.   Congratulations Chris on your five - year service award! You are an inspiration! You can read Chris's full story on our website here https://lnkd.in/g_JsC_X9 Aligned Leisure

Today marks National Close The Gap Day 2024. For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country, in schools, businesses and community groups, have shown their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity by marking National Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday in March each year. At CVGT Employment we are committed to delivering employment services that meet the needs of First Nations people. We understand the crucial role we play in building pathways to inclusive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “Employment is critical to the health and prosperity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It offers social and economic benefits that flow to individuals, families, communities and the economy as a whole,”  Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. "Having a job can be transformational. It creates financial independence and fosters new and improved skills. It also acts as a gateway to other opportunities." On this National Close The Gap Day, we urge all businesses and employers to consider their critical role in recruiting, developing staff and providing safe workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We're here to work with you, your business and community to build a society that values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and provides a supportive environment for employment. #CloseTheGap #NationalCloseTheGap2024

Support plays a huge role in a person with disabilities success at work. Meet Adrian from Matson Hospitality Group, who recently employed Ebony, one of our disability employment services participants. Wanting to diversify their workforce, Matson Catering reached out to our Disability Employment Services team in Tasmania. “When I introduced Ebony to Miguel, Director of Matson Hospitality Group, they connected straight away and I knew she was that missing link Matson had been looking for,” Adam, CVGT Employment Business Development Consultant says. Ebony has been working at Matson Catering, Gorge Restaurant since October 2022. We’ve been there to support her and her manager Adrian in every step of their employment journey. We urge all employers to consider the benefits of a diverse workforce – and we are here to help you make that happen. Let’s connect – call 131 848 or visit cvgt.com.au Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gU2YwbW8