WDEA Works News

July 05, 2019

Building confidence with Disability Employment Services for employers and employees.

WDEA Works Geelong has been open for business for 12 months. Over the past year...
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June 18, 2019

Back to School – Could an early childhood training course change the direction of your life?

There aren’t many jobs or study courses that involve baking mud pies and building purpose-made...
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April 17, 2019

What’s the buzz at St Joseph’s College, Mildura?

There’s a buzz around St Joseph’s College in Mildura these days, as they prepare for...
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March 28, 2019

Jono finds employment to suit his needs and achieve his personal goals

Despite a life-long battle with Autism, Jonathan has achieved every goal he’s made for himself...
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March 26, 2019

WDEA Works Foundation provides funding to assist local young people with employment opportunities

The WDEA Works Foundation has granted Glenelg and Southern Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (GSGLLEN) $3,000 to fund their first Reunion Days activity. The Reunion Days activity is a part of GSGLLEN...
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February 27, 2019

WDEA Works raises funds to fight MS

Fundraising plans are going gangbusters for Maryborough man Don Calder, with Bendigo runner Ryland Bell planning a 50-kilometre walk to help Don access treatment in Russia. ‘Walk for Don’ will take place at Bendigo...
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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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