Refugees and migrants come to Australia with a wealth of skills, experience and aspirations; however, they face multiple barriers when trying to apply these within the Australian labour market. IntoWork Group CEO Poul Bottern discusses the specialist programs, such as Mas’s Supporting Migrant Women into Employment that are helping break down those barriers.
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Finding a path to work and independence in the Riverland
Anthony Blore is 21 years old and lives outside Renmark in South Australia’s Riverland region. In recent years he’s been ‘in and out’ of work, lacking the right connections to land a stable job. With limited work experience, no drivers licence and a baby on the way, sustainable employment was becoming increasingly elusive – particularly […]
Read MoreAward winning graduate brings fun and friendship to aged care
It takes a special type of person to provide the kindness and care that our elderly community deserves. Brianna Keep is one of those people. Her dedication to delivering meaningful care has always come naturally and was recognised when she was named the 2025 Work & Training Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the […]
Read MoreDange navigates a new beginning in Western Sydney
Dange Zuhuke is slowly getting the hang of Google Maps. Having moved to Australia last year with her two young boys as a refugee, she says navigating Sydney’s western suburbs has been one of the hardest parts of settling in. “Often I end up in the wrong place,” she said. “To go to an appointment […]
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