Category: Participants
Nearing the end of his schooling, Year 12 student Joseph has been left pondering ‘what is next?’ He recently came to Edge’s NDIS program for School Leaver Employment Supports to assist him in transitioning from his current weekend car wash job to his next venture. Edge is exploring different ideas and pathways with Joseph to help him…
Our Charged Up for Work program begins with one day per week of tailored work preparation training for students over seven weeks. Students learn practical employment skills that will support them in the workplace. Upon completing the training, graduates will receive up to 12 months of individualised support to pursue their chosen careers. In Term 1 this…
Since 2019, Chris has been working at Unirack as a Warehouse Assistant. Over the last three years, Edge has collaborated with Owner and Manager Rudy to provide employment for three Edge job seekers in their extremely supportive environment. Chris loves representing Unirack and takes a great deal of pride in his job. This is because Chris feels…
Belinda joined Edge’s NDIS supports two months ago and was matched with one of our NDIS Consultants Caitlin. Together they identified Belinda’s employment interests, goals, industry preferences and availability. They also made a plan of short-term goals to get Belinda ready for employment. This included updating her resume, creating a superannuation account and practising mock…
Sophia has been assisted by the Edge team and Edge’s NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for nearly a year. During this time Sophia has been supported through various work experience roles with her current placement being extra special. Working closely with her NDIS Consultant Caitlin, they identified some local businesses that Sophia could see herself assisting.…
We do not just help people find employment, we assist them to get job ready. Caitlin was referred to Edge through Services Australia and already had a goal in mind. She wanted to finish her Certificate III in Auslan but was having difficulty after classes went online. Caitlin was determined to achieve her goal as…
NAIDOC week is a time to recognise and celebrate the history, knowledge, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. In honour of NAIDOC week, we would like…
Our team at Edge are here to support you whether you are looking for your very first job or trying to get back into the workforce. Together we can identify your employment goals and work towards achieving them. Jacqueline came to Edge in the hope of finding a career. Working closely with her Edge Employer…
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