Elle Boyd’s colleagues at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club (OGBC) were delighted to watch her accept the Community Clubs Victoria 2024 Emerging Young Community Leader Award. Elle joined the OGBC in 2023 and continues to receive genU disability employment services to support her success in her role.
Lara resident and NDIS participant Shaun is rightfully proud of completing a Certificate II in Horticulture. He studied for 18 months and got on-the-job training at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village, with support from genU’s Employment Pathways team.
genU program participants are growing food for people in need while building skills. Thirty people with disability have been gaining horticulture experience at Werribee Park as part of their employment supports, the result of a genU partnership with Parks Victoria.
Rip Curl's 10-year collaboration with genU Business Enterprises continues to create employment opportunities for people with disability and deliver a positive social impact.
Supported employment has been a stepping stone to open employment at Bulla for Kylie, who lives with disability and is in her 50’s. She, recently landed her first job in open employment at Bulla.
Tahlia is achieving her goals with the unwavering support of her family and genU’s Employment Pathways services. From her job at KFC to obtaining a driver's license, purchasing her own car, and now becoming a homeowner, the 24-year-old who lives with a cognitive disability is a shining example of what's possible with determination and support.