Good News Stories

The Wood Oven in Nelson Bay has been a long-term supporter of Joblink Plus by providing sustainable & on-going employment opportunities to job seekers within the local area. As an employer they understand that meaningful work changes lives, and they connect with the local community to achieve this. The Wood Oven is located at Shop 19/8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay and can be contacted on (02) 4984 4800. In September last year they employed Neil, a participant in our Disability Employment Services program. Check out his story!

We catch up with Trent from Singleton who talks to us about his job as a Mushroom Picker.

We catch up with Ben who talks to us about his job with Imagine Cruises in Nelson Bay.

"When we embrace our culture, and when we dive into who we are as individuals and as Mob we actually become stronger because it's who we are". Check out Thomas's Story!

We catch up with Tyler who talks to us about his job with the Wellington Post Office.

We catch up with Nathan who talks to us about his job with H-E Parts International.

"I can save and my goals are I want to get over to Greece and see my relatives which I haven't seen for 42 years" Check out Panagiotis's Story.

Melody has commenced a Certificate III Individual Support traineeship with Calvary. Check out her story.

We speak to Paul, Michael, Robert and Helen about the Work for the Dole project currently being undertaken at the Spirit of Giving 'Outreach Hub' for the disadvantaged and homeless in Cessnock.

We catch up with Vanessa and Ashmat before the start of their first day as trainees with Wallsend Manor.

"Don't be ashamed to put your hand out and ask for help". Check out Glenn's story!

"This job I feel like I have more of an impact on people's lives every day". Check out Mikaela's Story.

"Work is something where I can put my best foot forward every day". Check out Corey's Story.

"I enjoy getting out of bed every day, getting up for work". Tyrese talks to us about his work at the Wellington Aboriginal Health Service with Quit B Fit.

"So the aim of this job is to find out where people are slipping through the cracks in community, bolstering community projects that will actually help people here". Check out Jaime's story.