The Latest News from genU
Man arrested over suspected fraud that targeted genU
In February 2023, not-for-profit organisation genU informed Victoria Police of suspected fraud targeting genU’s finances, following an initial internal investigation triggered by suspicious activity relating to accounts being wrongfully charged to the organisation.
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.
Q&A with Ashleigh Feehan, genU Occupational Therapist
Ashleigh Feehan is passionate about the power of Occupational Therapy to improve the lives of people with disability. She loves working with clients to discover what’s important to them and helping them to achieve their goals.
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.
United effort needed to remove specialist housing funding barriers
New Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Wallan is currently under-occupied, despite offering housing solutions that enable independence. It has been purpose-built to ensure residents can live independently in a safe environment with 24/7 shared onsite support.
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.
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.
Bree’s volunteering helps alleviate loneliness for older generation
A student placement prospect has become an important volunteering commitment for Bree. The university student supports socially isolated older people in aged care and the community.
A new chapter for IPA
Sunday 30 June 2024 will be the final day that IPA is part of genU, before ownership transfers to IPA by Synergie, a specialist recruitment company with international backing.
genU and Activ merge in sector-leading transformation
West Australians living with disability will have access to more opportunities and services as genU and Activ come together, and optimise, the best of both organisations.