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Western Australia’s Police Force Youth Policing Officers recently invited Edge to their monthly general meeting. It was a great opportunity to provide insight into the work we do at Edge to help youth transition from school to employment, and how that transition benefits them in all aspects of life. A special thanks to Senior Constable…
We’re excited to have partnered with Kmart to help launch ‘Quiet Space’. An initiative to help customers who are, or have family members on, the autism spectrum or for those who find it challenging to shop in a high-sensory environment. Every Wednesday from 3:30pm-5:30pm, a select number of Kmart stores (Bunbury, Midland, Innaloo and Rockingham) will…
Noongar Radio recently hosted a panel of industry experts to discuss the topic “Life Skills” and everything it entails. These industry experts included Kristen from the Wirrapanda Foundation and our very own Samantha and Kristina from Edge Employment Solutions. Through their range of hands-on experience, they were able to provide insight into this particular topic…
Dal our resident Trainer completed the MSWA Ocean Ride on Sunday riding 10km and raising over $2,000 in her team of four! The funds raised will help provide a range of services to people living with neurological conditions, including physiotherapy and counselling, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, building high support accommodation and respite facilities and funding research…
Dal became the Edge Trainer in June 2020 and has already created a curriculum for the pilot program Charged Up for Work as well as customised disability awareness training for employers including Pan Pacific Perth and CoMHWA. Dal is currently developing more internal and external training packages. Dal first began her teaching and training journey…
Team Edge came together to Run for Autism to help create a world where no-one on the autism spectrum is left behind. The Edge team participated from the 1st to 8th of November while raising much needed funds to support people on the autism spectrum. An estimated 1 in every 70 people is on the spectrum.…
We take the health and safety of our consumers, their employers, and our staff very seriously. We remain vigilant following the advice of the Australian Department of Health and will continue to monitor their advice and act immediately in accordance with their rulings and guidance. To date, there has been no incidence of COVID-19 within…
We’re pleased to partner with Kmart as they trial a Quiet Space initiative that allows customers to shop in a low-sensory environment with reduced noise and distractions. The trial will be offered in Midland, Innaloo, Rockingham and Bunbury South every Wednesday between 2 – 3pm and 6 – 7pm from 12 February 2020 for approximately three months. We are excited to support Kmart in…
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