Good News Stories

Listen to how much Paige loves her new job!

Check out what the team at the Glen Innes Services Club have to say about their experiences with Joblink Plus🤝

Jonathan finally found a job he enjoys!

We spoke to Mitch & Blair from Acret group about Mitch's new employment and what the future holds.

Hear Boz's story as he gets a new start in Forbes with Tyrepower.

We spoke with Troy from Bathurst about his experience in the 'Work for the Dole' program with HopeCare Bathurst & how it helped him reconnect with his community and find fulfilling employment.

We catch up with Brad from Dubbo as he talks about his journey from high school to full time employment.

From apprentice barber to barber owner

We catch up with Michael who talks to us about his job at the Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle.

We speak to Clinton about the Work for the Dole project being undertaken at the Mayfield Scout Hall.

"and it puts a smile on my face knowing that I can go home. that I've done, just that little bit of good for somebody". Check out Vicky's story!

We catch up with Cassandra who talks to us about her job with the Albion Hotel in Singleton.

Under 17 years old and looking for something to do these school holidays? There's still time to enter the Joblink Plus 2024 First Nations Art Competition! 🖤💛❤️🎨 💲 Win up to $400 prize money in the youth section (11-17 yrs.) and up to $250 in the children's section (10 yrs and under). You also have the chance to sell your artwork and earn a bit of extra pocket money! 💲

"If I could go back in time and tell my younger self anything, it would be like, hold your head up. Life gets better". Check out Brandilee's Story!

We catch up with Brandilee who talks to us about her job as a body piercer at Skinkandy.

“Sometimes walking through that door, sometimes I can feel like I’ve been blessed”. Check out Dion’s story!

“If you do something you love, technically, you’re never working a day in your life”. Check out Haley’s Story! For enquiries regarding Joblink Plus and NDIS supports please contact us on 1800 695 625 and ask for one of our specialist NDIS consultants.

We catch up with Childcare Worker Eliza, who talks to us about her experience studying her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

"They can open up and talk about their problems and not bottle it up". Leading up to International Mens Day on Sunday 19th November, we talk to Dick Wesseling about the Branxton-Greta Mens Shed, it’s place in the community, and it’s involvement with the Work for the Dole Program.

We catch up with Anna who talks to us about her job with Cooinda Aged Care.

We catch up with Thomas who talks to us about his job as a First Year Motorcycle Apprentice with Work Rest Play Here in Dubbo.

We catch up with Caitlin who talks to us about her job at Work Rest Play Here in Dubbo.

"It feels good getting involved with one another. There's more to people than you see". Check out Destiny's story.

"The hard choices in life lead to a good life. The easy choices lead to an uneasy life. So when the going gets tough just stick through it". Check out Cameron's Story!

We caught up with Kyle and Lachlan who work at 'Taste of the Country' in Pokolbin. Check out their story!

"Ït's a great enterprise and it's a great thing for the community but it's also a great thing for training our youth". We recently caught up with the team from The Deck Cafe as they prepared to cater for the NSW Bush Summit.

We caught up with Jacob who talked to us about his job at Rudy's Rotisserie in Glendale.

We caught up with Eli from Wallsend who talks to us about his job at Active Cleaning.

"Any movement forward is better than nothing. It really is like if you're moving forward, you're winning". Check out Tenzin's story!

We catch up with Dale who talks to us about his job at Burger Urge in Maitland.

We caught up with Caleb before the start of his first day in an IT Traineeship with Hunter Water.

We catch up with Paul and Sarah who talk to us about their jobs at Taj Tandoori Indian Restaurant in Nelson Bay.

We catch up with Melinda who talks to us about her job at Burger Chef in Singleton.

We caught up with some of the participants from Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work program who recently completed a pre-employment Civil Construction course in Armidale run by Australian Training Plus.

We catch up with Shelby who talks to us about her job at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.

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.