Paralympic champion helping businesses embrace inclusivity Retired Paralympic sprinter turned elite sporting coach, business owner, father, and motivational speaker Scott Reardon continues to channel his passion for helping others run a fair race after renewing his partnership with Sureway for 2023/24. Hailing from Temora, Reardon has proudly partnered with Sureway since 2018 to inspire more…
Narayan from Horsham Vic kicking goals with AFL Horsham Disability Employment Services (DES) client Narayan, who featured in our Oct-Dec 2022 edition of Sureway Stories, recently celebrated over 9 months of employment with Australian Football League (AFL) VIC as a Support Program Officer. Narayan is an avid AFL supporter who knows his AFL stats dating…
Kerry’s journey from homelessness to hope This time last year, Vincentia NSW Disability Employment Services (DES) client Kerrie Anne was homeless. She had overstayed a notice to vacate and was in the process of tribunal proceedings to find a solution so her and her son would not become homeless. Unfortunately, she was not successful and…
Echuca mother and daughter duo are moving up in hospitality career Mother and daughter, Annette and Maddison started with Sureway Echuca Victoria unsure of their career paths and struggling to find work. Annette and Maddison’s Disability Employment Consultant sprang into action and began to work with the pair to improve their employability skills. After a…
Barry from Port Augusta motivated to enter forklift driver job Barry commenced with Sureway Port August SA in August 2022. He hadn’t worked in three years due to COVID layoffs and was wary of employers due to the way he was treated by his previous employer. Armed with his driver’s licence, MR and forklift licence,…
Study leads to career in health and care services for Aggie from Christies Beach Agnes (Aggie) became unemployed after a series of personal life events lead her to withdraw from the workforce. Throughout this, she developed a desire to give back through health and care services after seeing the wonderful palliative care team supporting her…
Spencer’s ideal role was waiting Disability Employment Services (DES) participant Spencer was extremely shy when he commenced with Sureway Modbury early 2020. Whilst Spencer held a qualification in Horticulture, he was unsure what he wanted to do in his career. Despite this, Employment Consultant Lucia saw how keen Spencer was to be in work. Lucia…
IT Savvy in Murray Bridge Congratulations to our Murray Bridge clients Steven and Deborah on completing the IT Savvy course! The course helps participants to develop their computer and digital skills for job searching and the workplace including email, word processing and more. (photos taken in early July, pre-covid). Steven’s story Steven had been…
Riley finds his place again 18-year-old Riley lives in the picturesque country town Meeniyan outside of Leongatha VIC. Upon joining Sureway’s Disability Employment Services program, Riley was shy and was experiencing barriers to finding work including mental health, social isolation and limited support networks. Riley was not able to complete his Year 12 schooling. During…
A little bit of support makes the difference Elizabeth resident Peter has been able to overcome recent health challenges to keep his employment on track, with a little support from his local Sureway team. Many years ago, Peter was involved in a serious car accident and as a result was diagnosed with slight brain damage.…