WDEA Works News

November 01, 2017

Over 95% satisfaction with WDEA Works training

WDEA Works’ Training division isn’t just about finding a job that you love. The means to finding that job can also be satisfying… and the latest studies of our past students indicates that doing a...
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October 25, 2017

Early childhood education course pays off for Maryborough educator

WDEA Works’ flexible training delivery model and diligence of its trainers has helped a Maryborough childhood educator develop her skills, qualifications and, ultimately, workplace standing, whilst doing the work she loves. Maryborough-based Liesbeth commenced her...
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October 18, 2017

Five reasons to consider a career in childhood education

Challenging. Rewarding. Hilarious. Important. NECESSARY! Providing early childhood education and care is many things – including a career that is growing fast. Here’s five reasons why it’s something you should consider if you’re looking to...
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October 16, 2017

What affects children’s learning? Sowing the seeds of lifelong learning

What is it that impacts a child’s capacity to learn? It is now well-recognised that the early years of life are crucial to a child’s capacity to learn as teenagers and even adults; early childhood...
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October 12, 2017

Personal care careers proven path to job satisfaction

An annual survey looking at the dynamics of Australia’s households and labour market has identified that personal service workers – such as childcare workers, aged care support workers and disability support workers – are among...
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June 22, 2017

Hanson’s call to ‘hide’ children with autism misguided

Senator Pauline Hanson’s call yesterday to remove children with Autism from mainstream classrooms attempts to over-simplify a complicated issue, feeding into people’s ignorance. That’s the perspective of Barrie Elvish, Chief Executive of WDEA, a regional...
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May 17, 2017

2017 Warrnibald entries now open

Entries for South West Victoria’s most prestigious portraiture arts prize are now open, providing the region’s artists an opportunity to showcase inspiring members of the local community, as well as the importance art plays in...
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May 03, 2017

WDEA Works trust allocations

A SENSORY playground for kids with autism; furnishing a new supported living facility; a woolly art installation and getting keen basketballers on-court are among 12 new and inspiring projects to benefit from the latest round...
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April 05, 2017

Communication is the key for WDEA

“Communication is the key… WDEA has been very good at this”. WDEA is honoured to be featured in today’s Mildura Weekly! A particularly fantastic outcome for one of our Work for the Dole clients who...
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February 23, 2017

WDEA charitable trust accepting applications

We are now accepting applications for the next round of WDEA Charitable Trust Funding. The WDEA Charitable Trust was formed in 2004 with an objective to assist people with disabilities, or those highly disadvantaged by...
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November 17, 2016

Nestles Rowing Club receives charitable trust grant

Nestles Rowing Club at Warrnambool received a boost with the WDEA Charitable Trust providing funds which will help the club extend its shed and provide indoor rowing facilities for an all-abilities rowing club. The pictures...
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November 16, 2016

Specialist school opens cafe with help from WDEA Charitable Trust

THE community will be able to enjoy afternoon tea and coffee at the Mildura Specialist School as it prepares to open its own cafe. Throughout this year students have been brushing up on their barista...
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