In this insightful episode, Nicole Dwyer, CEO of Workskil Australia, provides a comprehensive overview of their initiatives supporting disadvantaged job seekers. The organization's impact is demonstrated through various successful programs, including their corrections employment initiative that significantly reduced reoffending rates from 60% to 30%.
Nicole discusses the critical challenges faced by job seekers, particularly housing insecurity, with 17% of their caseload identifying as homeless, leading to Work Skill Australia's $7.6 million investment in affordable housing units. The discussion covers mental health support services, employability skills training, and specialized programs for different demographics, including youth facing 9.5% unemployment rates and women over 55 entering non-traditional roles.
This week we are joined by Kelly Kuhn, founder and operator of Juggle House Experiences. Together we engage in an insightful conversation about Juggle...
In this week’s episode, John Peacock, CEO of Associations Forum, explores the powerful parallels between associations and community centres. He dives into the key...
In this episode, we are joined by Jenni-Lee Keez, a survivor of anorexia nervosa and various associated mental health challenges, who has transformed her...
