Finding a Job
A range of diverse employment services and funded programs are available to assist you in finding a sustainable job. Through coaching and guidance, we can help you to access opportunities and overcome challenges to achieve your goals.
Caring for his companion Buddy was the ultimate motivation for Kris to find a job.
Ensuring the four-year-old Blue Heeler was well fed and cared for led the 43-year-old to turn his life around and break a 20-year unemployment cycle.
“At my lowest point, I was unemployed, homeless and addicted,” Kris said.
“I often faced the choice of buying food for Buddy and myself or paying a bill. Life was beyond a struggle, and I was lost.”
Kris was determined to provide for Buddy and himself. So, with the help of Workskil Australia Oaklands Park, he started to rebuild his life.
The Oaklands Park team provided Kris with targeted skills training, driving lessons and financial assistance to pay for food, transport and accommodation on his journey to becoming ‘work ready’.
Earlier this year, Kris began working part-time in maintenance and landscaping roles.
“I’m feeling hopeful for the future,” he said.
“Buddy and I are in a much better place for our wellbeing. We have accommodation, I’m no longer using, and I am earning some income.”
“I’d really like to build up my hours and also work helping other people who are struggling in life.”
