A new project being trialled in Orange is giving people with disability greater access to structured accredited training, work experience and employment. Run by not-for-profit disability employment service provider The Personnel Group, Shared Experience aims to support community services in the Orange region. The initial trial runs until December 2022. “This project will allow participants … Read more
Less than 15 per cent of Albury businesses have staff trained in mental health first aid, a Better Place Project Border workplace survey has found. While Albury continued to experience significant social, personal and business impacts because of border closures and COVID-19, the survey also found business sentiment had improved since October 2020. Although more … Read more
The Personnel Group is a regional business success story. Since 1986 we’ve helped thousands of people with a disability or mental health condition find meaningful work. Thirty-five years ago this August (2021) our first participant was placed in a job when, on her 19th birthday, Jenny McDermott started work at Hanrahans Linen Services in Albury. … Read more
JobKeeper payment Community Champions Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday about the staggering 130 billion dollar JobKeeper payment, we have attached the fact sheets issued by The Treasury, outlining the key points about this new incentive. We encourage all Community Champions to read the attached documents below to see if your business qualifies. The JobKeeper payment is designed to … Read more