Workforce Australila participant - from anxiety to achievement.

Rising Above Anxiety

Janine’s Story: Workforce Australia participant When Janine first sought support, it was clear she was facing immense challenges. Overwhelmed by severe anxiety and a profound lack of self-confidence, Janine was visibly shaken, often on the verge of tears, and struggled to maintain eye contact. Her […]

Indigenous Transition to Work participant embarks on career in hospitality.

Mixing Career with Culture

Trey, Transition to Work participant, Broadmeadows Trey’s journey with WCIG’s Transition to Work (TTW) program kicked off in June 2023, when things in his life were pretty tough. As a young Indigenous man, he was dealing with a lot—trying to reconnect with his cultural roots […]

Jobs Victoria Mentor Program participant gains a job he loves.

Starting afresh with JVMP

Trung, Jobs Victoria Mentor Program participant, Sunshine After spending a year away from work, Trung, a 39-year-old man from Sunshine, was ready for a fresh start. His previous workplace had been a toxic environment, leaving him drained and unhappy. Trung knew he needed a change […]

Young adult with Better Futures Youth Coach.

Upwards and onwards

Ryder, Better Futures participant After finishing Year 12, Ryder felt lost. While many teenagers struggle with what to do next, Ryder faced additional challenges that made figuring out his future even harder. Living with his sister, under kinship care, he found himself stuck, unsure of […]

60 year old man with intellectual disability on NDIS.

Enjoying life with dignity

Bruce, NDIS participant, Footscray Bruce, 60, from Footscray, is living a life full of independence and joy, thanks to the dedicated support he receives through WCIG’s NDIS program and his incredible team of support workers. With their help, Bruce has not only been able to […]