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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Minister Rishworth visits Australian Trade College North Brisbane to see employment pathways in action
The Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) welcomed Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP and the Member for Petrie, Ms Emma Comer MP to its Scarborough campus on Tuesday. The visit provided an opportunity to see firsthand how industry-connected education is helping young people build pathways into employment, apprenticeships and […]
Read MoreRefrigeration, 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 continue for the next five months. What followed were months of […]
Read MoreSEA 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 Indonesian groceries was limited, and began […]
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