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Working together is what makes the difference for our communities
We work closely with businesses and industry every day to build inclusive practices, improve equality and ensure every person has access to employment.
Our collaborations are many, and they are formal and informal – from meeting in a boardroom to having a chat at a sports event.
Our partnerships are a shared vision for developing pathways to employment for people of all ages and abilities, from seeking positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in all communities, to ensuring young people have the support they need to make life-changing decisions.
They help us open doors and create amazing futures.
What is a partnership?
A partnership is an agreement between two or more organisations to share responsibilities of a combined goal.
Who are our partnerships with?
Impact21
A partnership between Inclusion Foundation, Torrens University and CVGT Employment delivering an employment education and preparation program for people with Down Syndrome.
Onemda
A commitment exists between CVGT Employment and Onemda to work together to build pathways to employment for school leavers with disability.
Holmesglen
We work closely with the Certificate II in Work Education students at Holmesglen’s Chadstone and Moorabbin campus to find and maintain suitable employment for students.
Back2Work
We work closely with Back2Work to support our participants capacity to re-enter the workforce. Participants are able to access additional non-vocational support through this partnership.
Headspace
A partnership has recently developed between CVGT Employment and headspace in Echuca and Swan Hill. We are hoping to continue to broaden this partnership in more locations to improve mental health support for our youth participants.
Australian Network on Disability
We’ve partnered with Australian Network on Disability (AND), Employing 100 project, which aims to place 100 job seekers with disability into roles in the health care and social services sector. CVGT Employment with work closely with project employers in Melbourne to connect participants to work.
On-Country Pathways
A partnership agreement exists between On-Country Pathways and CVGT Employment to work together to deliver employment and career pathways for Indigenous youth.
Partner Testimonials
CVGT’s support has been integral to the success of the Impact21 program and the high retention rates that have been achieved.
Sue Huffer
Programs Manager, Inclusion Foundation
The CVGT SDET team is attentive to the unique needs of each student, tailoring assistance to align with individual goals, which includes activities such as resume building and honing interview skills.
Jan Hooper
Partnership Liaison Manager, Holmesglen TAFE
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Our partnership success stories
Successful recipients announced for CVGT Employment’s 2024 Community Grants
Opening doors to amazing futures for our youth, together. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, CVGT Employment is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Community Grants program. This year, the annual grant program focuses on “Youth Focussed Career…
Greenfreight partners with CVGT Employment to bridge the transport and logistics skills gap
Greenfreight and CVGT Employment Wodonga’s partnership is not only solving a transport and logistics skills shortage it’s also driving employment success for CVGT Employment participants. Since 2023, CVGT Employment’s collaboration with Greenfreight Wodonga has been a journey of mutual growth…
Former AFL star Peter Matera takes on new Indigenous Employment role at CVGT Employment
Former AFL West Coast Eagles player and Noongar man Peter Matera has stepped into a new role at CVGT Employment to deliver a game-changing approach to Indigenous employment services in northern Victoria’s Goulburn Murray Region. As Indigenous Employment Coordinator, Peter…
Special Olympian Chris adds five-year service award to long list of accolades
In the world of sports, Chris McMahon has carved his name in gold, having won over 200 medals as a Special Olympian. However, among the glittering accolades there is another milestone equally cherished and significant to Chris, his five-year service…
Partnership evaluates CVGT Employment’s innovative approach to Disability Employment Services
CVGT Employment is excited to be partnering with The Australian Welfare and Work Lab at Melbourne University and research collaborator La Trobe University to evaluate our innovative pilot approach to Disability Employment Services; Exploring how to improve overall servicing and…
Andrew thrives thanks to inclusive workplace support
Disability inclusion is about creating an inclusive workplace where people with disability feel welcome, comfortable, supported and seen. Environment plays a huge role in a person with disabilities success at work. Andrew has autism and an intellectual disability diagnosis. Recently,…