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.…
Sureway presents Creating Conversation: Disability in the Workplace DID YOU KNOW? 2 million Australians of working age live with disability. Just over 47% of this group are in gainful employment. In comparison, 84% of people without disability enjoy gainful work. Misconceptions about disability in the workplace can perpetuate this gap. So how can…
20 years and counting Adelaide resident Andrew signed up with Sureway in 2007 through the Job in Jeopardy program, now known as Work Assist under Disability Employment Services (DES). Andrew has been a Coles employee for 20+ years and for the last 13 years he has been supported in this employment by Sureway. Andrew transferred…
No distance too far for Terrence South Australian resident Terrence moved from Port Pirie to Adelaide in search of better job opportunities. Disability Employment Services (DES) Consultant Karen said that Terrence was committed to finding work. “I met Terrence a few months ago and I could tell that he genuinely wanted to find employment and…
Success for Sean It had been over a year since Sean had last worked when he was connected with Sureway’s Disability Employment Services (DES) team in Daw Park, SA. Sean was desperate to get back into employment. With a few obstacles to overcome, Sean’s Employment Consultant Karen said that he showed great dedication. “Sean jumped through…
The newest friendly face at Drake’s Murray Bridge In 2019, it had been some years since Isaac finished school, and he and his mother agreed that they needed support to help Isaac build his confidence to enter the workforce for the first time. Upon commencing in Disability Employment Services (DES), Isaac was connected with Consultant…
Jo pursues a better life Jo joined Sureway Modbury Disability Employment Services (DES) in South Australia almost four years ago. As former nurse, Jo was experiencing non-vocational barriers and needed an industry change. She was unsure exactly what she wanted to do but was open to expanding her horizons, so she booked herself in to…
Sky is the limit for Matthew Matthew lives with an Intellectual Disability. When he joined Sureway Murray Bridge DES in August 2019, Matthew spoke with his new Consultant Darrell about not having worked in a while after being made redundant from his previous role. He and his nominee, Mother Jill, were looking for Matthew to…