During Jason’s initial appointment with Sureway’s DES team in Port Pirie (SA), he explained that his career goal was to work in a bakery. As a steppingstone, Jason’s Disability Employment Consultant suggested gaining employment in…
When Larry commenced his Sureway journey with the Wangaratta (Vic) DES team, he was shy and apprehensive about getting employment assistance. Although Larry had completed various IT courses, obtained his Certificate III in Information Technology…
Recently, our Southern Adelaide Disability Employment Services team held a ‘Snag a Job’ Day. Nine local employers attended the Daw Park, South Australia site and met with 19 participants. Employers provided insight into their businesses…
More support for mature job seekers in Murray South East Mature age job seekers in the Murray South East region of South Australia will have access to more specialised support when it comes to finding…
Wrapping up our 2021-23 RAP With the support of Reconciliation Australia, Sureway developed and delivered an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from April 2021 – April 2023. The intention of Sureway’s 2021-23 RAP is to…
Paralympic champion helping businesses embrace inclusivity Retired Paralympic sprinter turned elite sporting coach, business owner, father, and motivational speaker Scott Reardon continues to channel his passion for helping others run a fair race after renewing…
Australian Idol Gets Sureway Transition to Work Participants Songwriting for Success If you’re a young person preparing for work or study, every experience can help you on your journey – even a workshop with a…
Narayan from Horsham Vic kicking goals with AFL Horsham Disability Employment Services (DES) client Narayan, who featured in our Oct-Dec 2022 edition of Sureway Stories, recently celebrated over 9 months of employment with Australian Football…
Courtney from Phillip ACT graduates Hospitality Course Workforce Australia Phillip ACT Participant Courtney made us all proud by graduating the On the Sparks Hospitality Program this month. Sureway were invited to attend her graduation ceremony…
Queanbeyan-Palerang Reconciliation Walk Each year to celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the Queanbeyan NSW Council holds the Queanbeyan-Palerang Reconciliation Walk which is held on the main street of Queanbeyan NSW. Workforce Australia (WAES) Phillip ACT Employment…
Cultural Walk for Community with Wiradyuri Elder, Uncle James Ingram To honour National Reconciliation Week 2023, our Wagga Wagga Workforce Australia team members attended Cultural Walk for Community to work towards the goal of building…
Full-time factory work and a healthier outlook for Brendan Workforce Australia participant, Brendan was referred to Sureway Health and Wellbeing due to multiple non-vocational barriers. These barriers included excessive alcohol consumption, unstable housing, financial hardship…
Stable housing for Dean and his dog Phillip ACT, Workforce Australia participant Dean, 29, was referred to Sureway Health and Wellbeing, as he was homeless. He was alternating between sleeping on the streets and couch…
Career Transition Assistance for the Yazidi Community in Wagga Wagga NSW Language, literacy and numeracy issues can be a barrier to employment, especially for those from non-English speaking and English-as-a-second-language backgrounds. With the help of…
Kerry’s journey from homelessness to hope This time last year, Vincentia NSW Disability Employment Services (DES) client Kerrie Anne was homeless. She had overstayed a notice to vacate and was in the process of tribunal…
Career Transition Assistance (CTA) helps Pauline with her New Career Path Pauline previously worked in Hospitality at a local club. Looking for a career change, she got referred to Career Transition Assistance (CTA) in Echuca…
Rebecca’s journey from seasonal worker to dream Truck driver job Rebecca’s determination is proof that if you put your heart and soul into it, you can achieve anything. Rebecca suffers from chronic pain but refuses…
Echuca mother and daughter duo are moving up in hospitality career Mother and daughter, Annette and Maddison started with Sureway Echuca Victoria unsure of their career paths and struggling to find work. Annette and Maddison’s…
Barry from Port Augusta motivated to enter forklift driver job Barry commenced with Sureway Port August SA in August 2022. He hadn’t worked in three years due to COVID layoffs and was wary of employers…
Kayla’s journey to part-time employment in cleaning Wagga Wagga Workforce Australia participant Kayla, 31, has recently secured permanent part-time employment in the cleaning industry. Below she shares her journey from unemployment to her new reality…
Study leads to career in health and care services for Aggie from Christies Beach Agnes (Aggie) became unemployed after a series of personal life events lead her to withdraw from the workforce. Throughout this, she…
Outstanding learners nominated for NSW Training Awards Sureway Skills Training nominated five outstanding learners in the recent round of NSW Training Awards: Blake Theunissen: Nominated in the category of NSW Trainee of the Year Course:…
Study leads to three supermarket management opportunities in Ballarat Matthew was working casually as a Shelf Stacker when he commenced with Sureway Ballarat in late 2022. He was highly motivated to gain more permanent employment.…
Sureway Employment and Training announces partnership with Kylie Wainwright and Associates Sureway Employment and Training (Sureway) is thrilled to announce further expansion in the allied health sector by partnering with Kylie Wainwright and Associates (KWA).…
What is Workforce Australia? Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s new employment service that will commence on July 1, 2022—comprising all employment services by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, meaning that the Workforce…
Braydan secures full-time work with ARG Electrical When Braydan commenced with Sureway in September 2020, he had no employment history, struggled with significant employment barriers and lacked the work-related skills needed to access employment in…
From job seeker to recruiter Job seeker Sam, first started receiving income support in 1998 and during this time has experienced multiple setbacks due to significant barriers. As a result of COVID-related cutbacks in April…
Sureway’s staff wearing RAP shirts with pride The entire Sureway team has been kitted out with new RAP uniforms and the response from staff and community members has been overwhelming. “The response we hear has…
The power of perseverance Cameron from Orange is an Indigenous 21-year-old client who has been with Sureway since mid-2018. Although Cameron had progressed through the Transition to Work program before commencing with Sureway, he had…
Confidence looks good on you Jean Port Pirie client, Jean, felt she had fallen behind with technology and didn’t have the skills required to apply for a job. With the support of the Sureway Workforce…
Lockdown success for Corey Six months out of school, Corey commenced with Sureway Wellington in July 2021 and wanted to secure a carpentry apprenticeship. But a lack of employment history, significant employment barriers and without…
River showcases his design skills Unemployed and in the depth of the COVID lockdown, River needed to find work. The Sureway Lakes Entrance team worked alongside River to create a personalised employment plan that addressed…
Amanda makes a welcome return to Hungry Jacks Amanda commenced with Sureway Port Adelaide in May 2020 after taking some time away from the workforce to raise her children. Before Amanda’s break from work, she…
John was prepared for a great first impression For years, Port Adelaide client, John, has battled with significant employment barriers, contributing to his lack of motivation and low energy levels. John was certain he would…
‘Employment has changed my life’ Reece commenced with Sureway January 2021. Aged 20, the West Wyalong youth had left school after Year 10. He had no formal work experience, no driver’s licence and no strong…
Jazmine is Trainee of the Year Previous Murray Bridge Workforce Australia client Jazmin has achieved great success in her first year of work, taking out the title of Trainee of the Year at the 2021…
Spencer’s ideal role was waiting Disability Employment Services (DES) participant Spencer was extremely shy when he commenced with Sureway Modbury early 2020. Whilst Spencer held a qualification in Horticulture, he was unsure what he wanted…
Mark’s back in the driver’s seat Kadina-local and truck driver Mark Abela experienced a severe medical event. Following a long recovery journey, Mark received the all-clear from his medical team and was keen to get…
Returning to the workforce after 32 years Meet a very special client, Christine Hodgson of Port Pirie. At a turning point in her life, Christine worked closely with her Consultants Chantelle and Cameron to increase…
Supporting new business in Narrandera Our Narrandera team are extremely pleased to have partnered with business owner Harry for his recruitment as he opened his new IGA store recently! Sureway Consultants Amie and Leeann connected…
IT Savvy in Murray Bridge Congratulations to our Murray Bridge clients Steven and Deborah on completing the IT Savvy course! The course helps participants to develop their computer and digital skills for job searching and…
Thanks to South Coast Laundry Services A shout out to South Coast Laundry Services – one of our favourite employers in the Wonthaggi area – for their continued support of local employment! Anthony and Nicole…
Sureway’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Sureway were pleased to launch our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2021-2023. Our Vision for Reconciliation Our vision for reconciliation is for all Australians to come together to…
Daniel’s feeling Inspired Wodonga resident Daniel has regained employment following a redundancy during COVID-19. 25-year-old Daniel lost his café job when the business closed during the pandemic. Daniel found himself in limbo before transferring to…
Riley finds his place again 18-year-old Riley lives in the picturesque country town Meeniyan outside of Leongatha VIC. Upon joining Sureway’s Disability Employment Services program, Riley was shy and was experiencing barriers to finding work…
A little bit of support makes the difference Elizabeth resident Peter has been able to overcome recent health challenges to keep his employment on track, with a little support from his local Sureway team. Many…
Rebecca gains Employment through the Orange Jobs Club Orange NSW job seeker Rebecca has regained her confidence since getting into work. Earlier this year, Rebecca joined Sureway’s “Jobs Club” – an intensive work group for…
Jacqueline’s drive to change her life Jacqueline relocated to NSW from WA in 2020 to live with her sister. Living outside Wagga Wagga it was a 20-minute drive to Holbrook and 25-minutes to Albury. Jacqueline…
Tania is All About Caring Broken Hill Workforce Australia client Tania has returned to work in the industry she loves. During a chat with her Consultant Luke, Tania mentioned her previous experience in the Aged…
Sureway presents Creating Conversation: Disability in the Workplace DID YOU KNOW? 2 million Australians of working age live with disability. Just over 47% of this group are in gainful employment. In comparison, 84% of…
20 years and counting Adelaide resident Andrew signed up with Sureway in 2007 through the Job in Jeopardy program, now known as Work Assist under Disability Employment Services (DES). Andrew has been a Coles employee…
David’s positive step into employment Career Transition Assistance (CTA) client David is completing the last activities in his course this month and will be walking straight into employment with a fresh take on life. About…
A gift of thanks for Shepparton Past client Bradley Duka recently donated a piece of his artwork to Sureway Shepparton to thank them for helping him on his journey to employment and beyond. At the…
No distance too far for Terrence South Australian resident Terrence moved from Port Pirie to Adelaide in search of better job opportunities. Disability Employment Services (DES) Consultant Karen said that Terrence was committed to finding…
Success for Sean It had been over a year since Sean had last worked when he was connected with Sureway’s Disability Employment Services (DES) team in Daw Park, SA. Sean was desperate to get back…
Supporting our communities into 2021 Sureway are proud to support a number of community and sporting organisations across NSW, VIC and SA through our corporate sponsorship program. During the second half of 2020 Sureway are…
Mervyn gets back into the swing Mervyn has been with Sureway Wellington Workforce Australia since 2015. A troubled past held Mervyn back from fully engaging with employment services for some time, but the team persevered…
Shepparton job seekers take on Future Work Opportunities Former Sureway Shepparton job seeker Amin recently appeared in the ‘Future Work Opportunities’ video to promote the success of the GoTAFE Work Ready Program and local Government…
The newest friendly face at Drake’s Murray Bridge In 2019, it had been some years since Isaac finished school, and he and his mother agreed that they needed support to help Isaac build his confidence…
Jo pursues a better life Jo joined Sureway Modbury Disability Employment Services (DES) in South Australia almost four years ago. As former nurse, Jo was experiencing non-vocational barriers and needed an industry change. She was…
Sky is the limit for Matthew Matthew lives with an Intellectual Disability. When he joined Sureway Murray Bridge DES in August 2019, Matthew spoke with his new Consultant Darrell about not having worked in a…
Valma opens doors with new skills Meet Valma. Her story is one of resilience in its truest form. Valma hails from the remote town of Peterborough, in Mid North SA. In recent years, she lost her…
This article was last updated on 19/11/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. COVID-19: Information for job seekers Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…
Annual Customer Survey open this week Each year, Sureway provide our job seekers the opportunity to have their say on a range of services and experiences. The 2020 survey will open this week, giving all…
Luke resets his career path Forbes local Luke is 17 years old and left school before finishing Year 12. He has been in and out of trouble, has had no steady path through school or…
Nicholas lands his dream job 19-year-old Nicholas was diagnosed with Autism at a young age. In late 2019, the high school graduate successfully gained his Forklift licence and was eager to find employment where he…
This article was last updated on 19/10/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. COVID-19: Information for job seekers Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…
Supporting the RollerHawks in 2020 Meet Brad, a Wollongong RollerHawk and Sureway Disability Employment Services (DES) Consultant!
Lynette proves it’s never too late Upon commencing into Disability Employment Services (DES) in Murray Bridge, Lynette (Lyn) held the belief that her days of paid employment were gone due to being a mature aged…
Lorraine transfers to a new career Due to a downturn following COVID-19, Bathurst Cleaner Lorraine found herself working only 3-5 hours a week. She was very active in looking for work prior to coming to…
5-star rated Sureway services Six Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the June 2020 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Education,…
Funded places available to get COVID-qualified 200 fee-free places are available to eligible Regional NSW residents to become certified in Infection Control to support some of our most vulnerable industries to limit…
Sureway Administrative Assistant Alyssa recognised with NSW Training Award Alyssa Mckenzie, a graduate Trainee and Travel Team Administrative Assistant with Sureway Employment & Training, has been recognised in the 2020 NSW Training Awards as the…
5-star rated Sureway services 27 Sureway Employment & Training services across NSW, SA and VIC have achieved the highest rating in Australian Government’s March 2020 Star Ratings. The Star Rating system, published quarterly, measures the…
Supporting our communities in 2020 Sureway are proud to support a number of community and sporting organisations across NSW, VIC and SA through our corporate sponsorship program. During the first half of 2020 Sureway are…
This article was last updated on 01/06/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. HERE TO HELP EVERY WEEK Sureway remain focused on continuing to support the needs of our job seekers…
27 Sureway Employment & Training services across NSW, SA and VIC have achieved the highest rating in Australian Government’s December 2019 Star Ratings. The Star Rating system, published quarterly, measures the success of DES providers…
This article was last updated on 20/04/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. The information in this article is general only and may not be relevant to your circumstances. Enrolments…
This article was last updated 02/04/2020. BULK RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK – 02/04/2020 Earlier this week, the Federal Government launched a new website, Jobs Hub, to help connect Australians with available job opportunities. The…
This article was last updated on 02/04/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. COVID-19: Update from CEO Matthew Hall Sureway remain open for business and are focused on supporting our…
This article was last updated 27/03/2020. BULK RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK – 27/03/2020 The current climate is presenting many challenges for Australia’s workforce. We have prepared the following list of large-scale job opportunities open…
This article was last updated on 26/03/2020. Please refer to health.gov.au for latest health alerts regarding COVID-19. We can’t see you face-to-face at our office locations right now, but we are still open for…
2020 has provided some exceptional challenges for Australians, including but not limited to, drought, bushfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges are wide spread across Australia, with the impacts not only to be felt immediately…
Sureway Employment and Training announces strategic partnership with Anacacia Capital Press release: 3 March 2020 Sureway Employment and Training is pleased to announce a significant investment by Private Equity company Anacacia Capital which will…
Free access to Wi-Fi, printing and scanning facilities in bushfire affected areas We have been devastated by the ongoing bushfire situation across our country. As a step toward rebuilding, Sureway offices in affected areas are…
15 Sureway Employment & Training Disability Employment Services (DES) locations across NSW, SA and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the September 2019 DES Star Ratings, released by the Department of Social Services in…
Sureway would like to extend our condolences to those affected by the bushfires currently burning across the country. Please be advised that the following Sureway offices are currently closed due to bushfire risk (information updated…
Christmas should be a happy and joyous time, but for many it can be financially challenging and often isolating. The holiday period can become expensive and with all of the extra costs building up, and…
Five Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the September 2019 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family…
11 Sureway Employment & Training Disability Employment Services (DES) locations across NSW and SA have achieved the highest rating in the June 2019 DES Site Star Ratings, released by the Department of Social Services in…
Congratulations to one of our amazing Bathurst customers Lola who recently celebrated her first month at her new job! Mother of two Lola moved to Australia, settling in Bathurst NSW. With extensive experience in…
Dean’s story Dean Simmons is the newest employee of Suggy’s Automotive and Trainer Hire in Stawell VIC, after completing a Youth Jobs PaTH Internship. Connected with Sureway Ararat, Dean had completed his Certificate II…
Congratulations to the Sureway Roller Hawks 20 August 2019 Congratulations to the Sureway Wollongong Roller Hawks who claimed the 2019 National Wheelchair Basketball League championship title at the weekend with a 9-point victory over…
Five Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW and VIC have achieved the highest rating in the June 2019 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family…
Dallas’ story Dallas Starr loves going to work. Tumbarumba local Dallas Starr is the newest employee of Brennan’s Earthmoving. He recently celebrated 3 months in his position where he is employed as a Workshop Assistant.…
Kay’s story Kym Hall from Spiderman YP/MN approached Sureway in Kadina to discuss an employment opportunity for a young person in the Pest Control industry. In what is usually a male-dominated industry, Kym was just…
NESA Awards for Excellence 2019 Finalists Announced 22 July, 2019 Sureway are extremely proud to announce that Sue Jerrerd from our Mansfield Workforce Australia team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category of…
Daniel’s Story When Workforce Australia Employment Consultant Emily first met Moe client Daniel Hay his anxieties were quite prominent. Daniel voiced this concern openly as a barrier that was holding him back in life.…
Sureway Announced as Wollongong Roller Hawks Naming Rights Sponsor Sureway Employment & Training are proud to be announced as the naming rights sponsor of the Wollongong Roller Hawks for their 2019 season in the…
More help for job seekers Media release, 29 May 2019 Mature age job seekers in Far West NSW and Mid North SA will soon have access to more specialised support when it comes to finding…
Echuca local Brandon Allen recently graduated from his Traineeship with Bite Me Deli this month, after bouncing back from unemployment and depression. Brandon received his Certificate III in Retail at a presentation ceremony this week…
Six Sureway Employment & Training locations across NSW, VIC & SA have achieved the highest rating in the December 2018 Workforce Australia Site Star Ratings publication, released by the Department of Jobs and Small Business…
Gippsland local Cameron has made Work for the Dole work for him, gaining employment with his Host radio broadcaster GippsFM. When Sureway Morwell first began discussions around his pending Work for the Dole phase requirements…
Celebrating over 20 years assisting the local community, Sureway Employment & Training Tumut are proud to be a nominee at the 2019 Tumut Regional Business Awards for both ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ and ‘Excellence in Business’ categories.…
Natalie’s story Natalie Wilson came to Sureway when her youngest child turned 8. Unsure of the direction she would take when re-entering the work force, she discussed various barriers she felt stood in her…
Sureway Employment & Training are delighted to announce that six of our local teams have once again been awarded the highest grade in the latest Australian Government’s Workforce Australia star rating publication. Published by the…
Brendan’s story Working sporadic hours in the hospitality industry, Brendan Ridges joined Sureway Echuca to further his career prospects. The Echuca team could immediately tell that Brendan was very employable and would suit a variety…
During the week of 26 – 30 November 2018, Sureway Employment & Training are proud to be be taking part in AccessAbility Day – a new Australian Government initiative developed to connect job seekers with…
Parkes business people are invited to a free business breakfast this Tuesday to learn how to streamline their recruiting processes. Employment provider Sureway Employment & Training are encouraging business owners and hiring managers to stop…
Did you know that your business could access up to $10,000* in financial incentives when you employ an eligible job seeker? Our Sureway Wellington team are please to invite you to our Business Open Day…
5 October 2018 MEDIA RELEASE Rio Paralympic T42 Gold Medallist sprinter Scott Reardon wants to encourage Wollongong employers to see abilities, not disabilities. In a free talk in Wollongong on Thursday, Scott will tell his…
Adam Haynes couldn’t get ahead in life. This is his story. When Sureway Consultant Susie met Adam, she could tell that he had drive but his lack of work experience was holding him back in…
Kyriae was a client with Sureway Disability Employment Services (DES) in Adelaide SA. This is her story. When Kyriae came to Sureway DES in 2016 she suffered low moods, high anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress…
A group of 11 young job seekers have recently graduated from Youth Jobs PaTH Employability Skills Training (EST), with the trainer Peter Mullen saying that it was the most employment-focused group he has had in all his…
Do you have a disability, injury or illness and need help to find a job? Sureway invites you to join us for a free meet & greet luncheon with our Disability Employment Services (DES) Brand…
“Nothing is as important as the person in front of you right now, needing your help.” It was this attitude that propelled Kiama Recruitment Consultant Deidre Hindmarsh to be named Employment Consultant of the Year…
Nowra DES client Tania Collier is on the road to a long career, having recently gained employment with Kennedy’s Bus & Coach through Sureway’s strong relationship with the employer. When a full-time Administration Assistant position at…
Griffith Work for the Dole participants have transformed a rundown former day care centre into a bright new space for general use at the Griffith Community Centre. Working with the assistance of their Supervisor from…
South Australia Vineyard offers new future to young interns Published by Port Pirie Recorder 14 May 2018 “You learn about all the hard work that goes into making one bottle of wine.” With that comment, young…
This year, Sureway Employment & Training is celebrating 20 years of providing support to jobseekers and employers through the delivery of Employment Services. Currently, Sureway provides Disability Employment Services (DES) at 44 locations across Australia.…
As one of the country’s fastest-growing employment providers, Sureway Employment and Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Paralympic Gold Medallist Sprinter Scott Reardon as the face of their Disability Employment Service (DES) program.…
10 Feb 2017 It was an approach characteristic of everything Griffith’s Neighbourhood House stands for, as a local ‘work for the dole’ project gave the centre the facelift it desperately needed. A Federal government program, ‘work…
A small army of Work for the Dole participants in Dubbo is giving the Macquarie River a new lease of life. With the help of some local ingenuity and tireless fundraising, local campaigner Matt Hanson…
Sureway clients who have just completed a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operation through Forbes TAFE recently donated the tables they made to the Calarie Hall. Read on.
For the last six months, Sureway has been running a Certificate III in Aged Care in the Parkes office. A great attendance rate was achieved with job seekers thoroughly enjoying the course which was taught…
The challenge has been laid down to the Wagga business community – help end regional Australia’s youth unemployment crisis by finding jobs for 20 young people by the end of next month. To find out more…
Wagga businesswoman Judy Galloway says discrimination in the workplace still exists and deep-seated stereotypes about older workers needs to change. To find out more click here.
STARTING a small business is a daunting task under ideal circumstances, but when Judy Galloway opened employment and training company Sureway in Wagga in 1989 she was raising four young children at the same time. To…
22 May 2012 – Changing lives will change communities Sureway Employment & Training are working with job seekers to make a difference in the lives of 10 individuals through their Certificate 1 Work Preparation. All…
23 Apr 2012 – Sureway Employment & Training (Sureway) are excited to announce the acquisition of South Australian business SA Career Consultants (SACC).s
17 Nov 2011 – More job seekers in the South Eastern NSW area will benefit from services provided by Sureway Employment and Training (Sureway) from 2012.
04 Aug 2008 – The Sureway Employment & Training Community HOUSE has been recognised as one of the three most innovative projects to help unemployed people who are having difficulty obtaining full-time work.
05 Nov 2012 – Contract expands Sureway’s support for job seekers with Disability Sureway, a leading provider of employment services throughout rural and regional NSW, South Australia and Victoria and metropolitan Adelaide, has been awarded…
Sureway commenced operations as a training provider in 1991. We worked with business and industry to upskill their staff. This opportunity gave us insight into what skillsets employers were seeking from their employees. read more...
