WDEA Works News

February 19, 2019

Community grant applications close 31 March 2019

Are you a not-for-profit business or community-based program? Do you contribute to the needs or...
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January 02, 2019

WDEA Works Foundation Grant for Disabled Surfers

If you’re near the beach in Warrnambool this summer, you might spot an enthusiastic bunch of L-plate surfers in the waves – supported by the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA). Since 2015, The Great South Coast...
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December 05, 2018

Finding the right job

Finding the right job that fits your skills and interests can prove to be a difficult task for anybody- so taking into account experience, personality, skills and a whole other range of factors is important....
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December 03, 2018

Ongoing support for people with a disability

For Ryland Bell, WDEA Works is much more than just an Disability Employment Services agency.  They’ve become an important source of support for Ryland, helping him find out what he can achieve, rather than focussing on...
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November 06, 2018

Positive financial outcomes across WDEA Works have secured a strong future for the organisation

The WDEA Works 2017-18 Annual Report has hits the stands, providing not only the important details of the performance of the organisation, but some wonderful stories from the team and communities.   Chairperson Mary Graham’s report highlights...
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October 24, 2018

The benefits of employment for someone with mental health issues

When people talk about returning to work after an illness, we often conjure up images of people with crutches, casts and slings limping back to their desk. But what about returning to work after experiencing a mental health issue?...
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September 06, 2018

WDEA Works NDIS Plan Management Roll Out

Here at WDEA Works, we’re pretty excited about launching our new NDIS Plan Management services....
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August 03, 2018

Bendigo team host a birthday party for their client (and friend)

The decision to walk through the doors at WDEA Works Bendigo office, was just the beginning of a path to a better life for Ryland Bell. Over the past two years, Ryland has come to...
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August 02, 2018

WDEA Works’ Disability Employment Services expands into Geelong and Corio

This month WDEA Works opened two new offices in Geelong, Victoria at 37 Malop Street and the Corio Central Shopping Centre, as well as new service centres in Torquay, Drysdale, Newcomb and Belmont. WDEA Works is...
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July 23, 2018

WDEA Works Supported Employment provides more than a job for ‘Damo’

According to WDEA Works Supported Employment staffer, Damien O’Sullivan, his dream-mowing job is America’s world-famous Augusta Golf Course, and with his excellent record of accomplishment, anything is possible! 31-year-old Damien began with WDEA Works’ Warrnambool enterprise...
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July 18, 2018

WDEA Works Colac employment services opens new doors for job seekers and local employers

Image credit: Colac Herald WDEA Works’ Colac office has moved to new dedicated offices on bustling Murray Street due to a growing demand for our services in the local community. We are holding an Open Day...
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April 12, 2018

CHANGES TO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (DES) – WHAT IT WILL MEAN FOR YOU

It would have come from the Department of Social Services, outlining that from 1 July,...
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