News category: Community

Celebrating Connection on International Day of People with Disability

This IDPwD, we celebrate the resilience and contributions of people with disability, showcasing the transformative power of connection. Watch inspiring stories from our community and help foster inclusion.

Iconic Big Night Out brings genU community together for annual celebration of inclusion

Some of the biggest Aussie names have made a serious splash at The Pier for the 2024 genU Big Night Out. This year the theme was ‘Iconic Australians’ with well over 200 people packing the venue for a night of dancing, dining and celebrating diversity.

Gifts That Give Back: Corporate Hampers with a Cause

This festive season, show your team how much they mean to you with a gift that also makes a difference. genU’s Corporate Hampers offer a unique way to give back, supporting employment opportunities for people living with disability.

An iconic Geelong business fuels social impact

A long-standing partnership between Viva Energy and genU is optimising Viva Energy’s business operations and building careers for people living with disability. 

genU and Pholklore partnership a recipe for success

genU has joined forces with a popular Geelong restaurant in an exciting partnership to create potential skills and jobs for people with disability.

Social impact flows from a strategic alignment  

Partnering with genU has helped Barwon Water achieve their social procurement goals and create jobs for people with disability in Victoria.

Artists paint bright community picture at Eastern Hub

Board Chair Ingrid Williams and CEO Clare Amies recently spent time with genU artists to hear what drives them to participate in genU art programs.

artX Regional 2024 winners celebrated

Hannah Wilkinson from the ArtGusto studio is the winner of genU’s artX Regional 2024 art award. Hannah's artwork was a standout from the broad palette of 86 artists who entered.

A life dedicated to advocacy – Patrick’s story

Patrick Eadington's lived experience with cerebral palsy has motivated him to become a passionate advocate for others with disability. His work is centred around challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusion to enable them to lead a better life.

Free Disability Confidence Training to build community inclusion

To celebrate International Day of People with Disability on December 3, genU training are offering their Increasing Disability Confidence digital credential FREE to all Australians.