WDEA Works News

February 06, 2018

The four things employers want to see in their potential employees

Yes, every employer, every workplace, every job and every job seeker is different… But there’s...
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January 30, 2018

WDEA Works Foundation grants close Friday 2 February

Community-based programs that will increase people’s employability and social activity have until this Friday this...
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January 23, 2018

Mature-age job seekers – what employers want

Are you starting the new year with a resolution to find a new job? The RIGHT job?  While a lot of businesses might be either too busy at the moment to consider new employees, or...
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November 08, 2017

What influences children’s capacity to learn, and their love for it

We all know people who genuinely love to learn, or who are naturally good at it. It’s who they are. But research shows that knowing how to learn – and enjoying the process – comes...
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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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