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Refrigeration, air-conditioning and the power of positive thinking

Riley Sullivan was about a year into an air-conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship when he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. After feeling a ‘bit off’, tests revealed his kidneys were functioning at just four per cent. Within days, he began dialysis treatment that would ...

SEA helps Yayan bring Indonesian flavour to South Australia

When Yayan Rahayani began exploring the idea of starting her own business, it came from something deeply personal. After almost 20 years in Australia, she still missed the food, culture and sense of connection she had grown up with in Indonesia. Living in South Australia, she found access to ...

From remote beginnings to a place to call home

Jaymie Richards lives in the small regional community of Mount Mary, about 145 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 36, local employment opportunities are limited and housing challenges can make it difficult for young people to secure a stable future. While determined to build ...

Laying the foundations for a successful career in the trades

When Henry Pilmer first lent a hand to his neighbour Michael at the age of 14, he had no idea it would shape his future career. Four years later, the 18-year-old is close to completing his bricklaying apprenticeship and already has his sights set on running his own business. “One ...

Jackson comes full circle with Skill Hire

At 28, Jackson has already built the kind of trades career many people spend decades working towards. After completing his bricklaying apprenticeship with support from Skill Hire (part of the IntoWork Group), he now runs his own business and is helping the next generation of tradespeople ...

New Skill Hire training model gives apprentices more time on the tools

Skill Hire is changing the way bricklaying and carpentry apprentices are trained and assessed, with a new Blended Learning Model designed to keep apprentices on site and make training more closely reflect the realities of the workplace. The model combines practical on-the-job experience with ...