Elle stands in front of doorway wearing black Ocean Grove Bowling Club uniform

News category: Employment

Employment leads to award and recognition for young leader Elle

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.

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.

genU provides employment pathway for budding Lara gardener

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.

Growing food and employment skills at Werribee Park

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 and genU partner for positive social impact

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.

New job at Bulla opens doors for Kylie

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.

Showing the world what’s possible with a disability: Tahlia’s story

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.

genU Training launches in Tasmania

genU Training is expanding into Tasmania and funded training is available. Eligibility criteria applies.

Jack cultivates his passion for plants in supported employment

Supported employee Jack is part of a creative project helping customers find the perfect plants at genU’s busy nursery in South Geelong.

Paid open employment the next win for go-getter Elle

Elle and her family say they ‘jumped for joy’ when she got a job in open employment with the Ocean Grove Bowling Club.