atWork Australia

Happy Holidays! Just like that, it is the holiday period once again. The team at atWork Australia would like to wish you a safe and happy festive season. We will be closed from the end of Tuesday, 24th December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. For more information and contact details for support, visit https://ow.ly/pMAg50Ujw1j

We may be closed over the holidays, but our virtual assistant, Alex, is still here to help! Do you have a question or concern? Head to our website and ask Alex! Use the 'chat with us' button on the right-hand side of your screen. Alex will give personalised guidance to support you to find the answers you need, at any time, for our main enquiries. It’s another way atWork Australia are supporting you find what you need quickly. *Live chat not available on public holidays

"People are Desperately Trying to get Food for Their Families" For the last episode of 2025, Shaun sat down with OzHarvest’s Nourish Program Manager, Belinda to learn more about the organisation. OzHarvest is one of Australia's leading food rescue organisations, providing relief to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Belinda shares her journey with OzHarvest, how the organisation has grown to be bigger than ever imagined. One of OzHarvest's initiatives is the Nourish program, providing participants with a qualification in hospitality and a pathway into employment. Belinda speaks so passionately about the program and shares some of their amazing success stories. You can listen to the full episode on your podcast platform here: https://lnkd.in/d9eZjd2a

As we wrap up the year, our atWork Australia team came together from most parts of Australia in our virtual town hall to acknowledge our achievements and take a moment to reflect on the year that was.   It was great to have all of our amazing team under one (virtual) roof.   I am so proud to lead a team that makes an impact in the lives of our clients, local communities and employer partners every day ❤️ Below are some of our key achievements in 2024 I am excited and optimistic for what our team at atWork Australia will achieve in 2025 … bring it on

Jasmine has launched into a new career. Workforce Australia client, Jasmine came to atWork Australia in a vulnerable position. She was homeless, living in a tent and desperately trying to return to work to support her family. This had not always been the case for Jasmine. Previously, she had been working overseas and developing a very successful career. Jasmine’s life had completely flipped upside down. She was now experiencing extreme hardship, which began impacting her confidence, she had self-doubt, and her mental health deteriorated. With tailored support and a plan from atWork Australia and her Job Coach Mika, Jasmine is thrilled to be back at work. “When I first started with atWork Australia, Mika said to me that he could help me and I thought to myself, how? I need to do this myself. But I was wrong.” said Jasmine. Read more about Jasmine’s journey to employment here: https://ow.ly/4YFN50Uskej

It has been a very busy time of late. Throughout the year I’ve been visiting our atWork Australia teams across the country and witnessing firsthand the dedication and hard work of our teams. From Western Australia to Queensland, South Australia to regional areas of Victoria and NSW. I’ve seen the compassion of our people and their determination to drive better outcomes for clients, and support employers at this very busy time of year. So incredibly proud to be part of this ❤️

Connecting people and business, so both can thrive. One way we do this is through our First Steps to Success events, hosted at local sites around the country. These community events allow our clients to connect with local employer partners and training providers, in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. It is also a great opportunity for our employer partners to highlight employment opportunities to a crowd of eager job ready candidates. Pictured are the Lakemba, Punchbowl, Albany and Adelaide North events that were held around the country in October and November. We connect people and business so both can thrive. Find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/fmeGRFk

I am proud to share this video showcasing the wonderful collaboration we have with one of our national employer partners, Amazon. Since our collaboration together, we have supported over 200 clients into employment in varying roles across the country. This has been life changing for so many, including Andrew and Isikeli who are featured in this video. Isikeli shares “Learning these things at Amazon has changed my life. Having a job is an honour and a privilege for me.” Watching our clients and Amazon leaders speak reminds us all why we dedicate our careers to the Employment Service Industry and our clients 💖 Amazon is just one of the almost 3,500 employer partners that we work with to support our clients into meaningful and sustainable employment. To date this year alone we are proud to say we have connected close to 20,000 individuals with employment and we are not stopping there. atWork Australia Amazon

Pivoting, learning and shooting for the stars. atWork Australia is proud to partner with Melbourne United to offer our clients with valuable work experience across a range of home games throughout the season. The program allows atWork Australia clients, like Disability Employment Services client, Phillip (pictured), to participate in the home game activities, such as handing our merchandise in a capacity that works best for them. Phillip enjoys activities that are repetitive. Kylie had the perfect opportunity for Phillip to build his confidence but also feels comfortable in doing an activity suited to him. “We were able to set him up to hand out the clappers in the same spot all the time. This means he feels comfortable to keep coming back and has built confidence and resilience while participating,” said Kylie. The program helped to build Philips confidence to take on paid employment doing data entry for a real estate agency. You can read more about Phillips journey to employment here: https://ow.ly/Xb8J50UoL3o

Amazon’s intentional recruitment strategy of ‘leaning into curiosity’ when hiring inclusively pays dividends for the business, and its culture. Since the start of their collaboration with atWork Australia, Amazon has placed over 200 atWork Australia clients into employment. Two of these clients include Isikeli and Andrew who are featured in the below video. Michelle, Amazon’s Head of HR for Australian Operations, said that the collaboration between atWork Australia and Amazon is something they are deeply appreciative of. “We found that partnering with atWork Australia is critical to our success. atWork Australia took the time to come in and understand our business and our roles, and then match the candidate suitability to the roles that we have.” Our clients enjoy working with Amazon, and the opportunities and skills they have provided. Disability Employment Services client, Isikeli said “Learning these things at Amazon has changed my life. Having a job is an honour and a privilege for me.” atWork Australia looks forward to continuing to build on the collaboration with Amazon, connecting them with dedicated, passionate and job ready staff.