When Balancing Bookkeeper Canberra contacted The Personnel Group looking for staff, Workplace Support Consultant Sarah Blackman sensed Yuri would be the right fit. She has office admin skills and work experience but often faced discrimination in her search for work. Cerebral Palsy affects Yuri’s agility, mobility and verbal communication. Yuri moved to live with relatives … Read more
Jessica’s confidence has blossomed since joining the team at Subway Vincentia. Her manager Jo says she has quickly become a key member of staff. “Jessica has come along in leaps and bounds,” says Jo. “When she started, she was so shy, but now she walks in confident and says hello with a smile. “Everyone likes … Read more
Jasper had the skills and determination to work in traffic control; it wasn’t until he joined The Personnel Group that he had the support to turn his career dream into reality. “I was with a different provider, and they were trying to push me into a bunch of other jobs I didn’t want or … Read more
While Kym says she “does a bit of everything” at APCO Wangaratta, owner Brett Anderson quickly sets the record straight. “She undersells herself,” Brett says. “She runs our kitchen. She runs our front. She can make coffee. She runs our shifts. She does the midnight shift; she does the 6am. “She does every shift and … Read more
The Personnel Group has developed a new pre-employment program – Pathway to Work – to build life skills, soft skills and employability skills. In mid-2019, only 24 per cent of working-age NDIS participants were in paid work. The National Disability Agency is not on track to reach its target of 30 per cent in paid … Read more
Coming from a background where money was tight is a constant source of motivation for Blake. Centrelink steered Blake towards an employment service provider, leading him to The Personnel Group. Employment Consultant Courtney reached out to Dan Wallace at Your Everyday Gourmet butcher, who agreed to trial Blake part-time. “We’ve got plenty of staff through … Read more
For Lynda, having a job brings many benefits. “Earning money means I am financially stable, and I feel as though I’m productive in my life and in the community,” Lynda says. Lynda works in customer service at Albury-based Aidacare, which provides healthcare equipment and assistive technology across the Riverina. She enjoys being part of a … Read more
Jenny Wilson believes you are never too old to learn. At 66, the great-grandmother says although physically, her body was no longer up to the rigours of physical labour, she wasn’t mentally ready to stop working. “People of my age can certainly contribute,” she says. “My body might be a bit broken down, but I … Read more
Unsurprisingly, The Personnel Group considers The Sustainable Gardener a Canberra Community Champion. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Warren Aitken says The Sustainable Gardener has built a loyal following across the ACT, with customers impressed with the quality of work and the organisation’s employment philosophy. “One of the purposes of our business is to gainfully employ … Read more
When Patrick came to The Personnel Group he was keen to find work in the gardening/landscaping industry. Workplace support consultant Sarah worked closely with employers across our ACT network and although he performed well across several job trials and interviews no permanent positions followed. It was time to think outside the box. Together, Sarah and … Read more