For a young person involved in the justice system, finding and retaining a job can be a huge challenge. For employers, it can also be challenging to understand and effectively respond to the needs of young people with this experience.
Leigh Jones
Jobsbank is delighted to congratulate Australia’s 2021 Champion Employer of the Year, Angie’s Domestic Duties https://angiesdomesticduties.com.au/. The award was announced at the National Employment Services Association’s https://nesa.com.au/ Gala Awards Dinner in Canberra on the 8th June and presented by Jobsbank CEO Corinne Proske (appearing remotely due to Melbourne’s COVID-19 restrictions) and NESA CEO Sally Sinclair. … Read more
Jobsbank Chair, the Hon. Wade Noonan and CEO Corinne Proske are delighted to announce two new members of the board, Jim Hilaris and Justine Moss. Justine and Jim join Wade Noonan and current board members, Leigh Hardingham, Briar Stephens, and Sam Sondhi. Both new members bring valuable knowledge of the growing procurement space. As Managing … Read more
In 2021, Jobsbank partnered with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as it returned to live events. After a “less than hilarious” 2020, this year’s festival saw 3,822 performances of 390 separate shows, with a dedicated and extremely hardworking team making sure it all ran smoothly. MICF’s Executive Director is Damien Hodgkinson. Here, he discusses the … Read more
Out for Good was Jobsbank’s very first demonstration project. Alongside the Department of Justice, community organisations and a cohort of employers, we worked to support young people within the justice system into jobs, also providing support for those who employed them. For participants who secured work, the Out for Good program was life changing. Here’s … Read more
35% higher profits. A stronger Australian economy to the tune of $12.7bn. Greater happiness in the workplace. Increased ability to anticipate and prepare for change. We have all seen the (very compelling) statistics and stories that circulate about the immense community, individual and business benefits of inclusive employment. And while they’re important, nothing beats the … Read more
Inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people starts with understanding the history of this land – and with so much rich Aboriginal history all around us in Melbourne, the Jobsbank team took the opportunity to visit the Koorie Heritage Trust for a guided tour of Birrarung Marr this week. Lucas, with great humour and warmth, taught … Read more
After the year we’ve all had, gathering to laugh together is more important – and fun! – than ever, particularly when the iconic Melbourne International Comedy Festival is also committed to providing employment opportunities to people who’ve struggled to find work due to the pandemic. JobsBank worked with the Comedy Festival to provide support for jobseekers from … Read more
In recent weeks, Australia has been rocked by allegations of gendered harassment and violence in our workplaces. From our office buildings to inside our own homes, women all over the country are speaking out about the harm they face every day in all areas of their lives. It is simply unacceptable. And at this turning … Read more
Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate with and thank some of the wonderful employees who worked at this year’s 2021 Australian Open. From diverse backgrounds – Melbourne, France, Chile and Colombia – and with a wealth of work and educational experiences, each of them brought huge enthusiasm, drive and passion to their work … Read more
