Centacare Brisbane: Employment News

Brighter employment future for Centacare's Green Army graduates

Skilled-up: Green Army workers planting trees at Mungarra Reserve

The community and wildlife are once again enjoying Mungarra Reserve which was severely flood affected in Queensland's 2011 summer of disasters. (12/03/2012)

Centacare Employment Group's green army helping Scouts rebuild

Centacare's Scouts Rebuild participants enjoy a thank you lunch with Scouts Australia Moreton Region Commissioner Ken Millers (front), Ipswich Councillor Paul Tully and State Member for Bundamba Jo Ann Miller

Piping-hot pizzas and ice-cold refreshments were lunchtime treats for a working party supported by Centacare Employment Group which is repairing the flood damaged Goodna Scouts Group site. (21/02/2012)

Centacare Employment Group turning the job tide on disability

Job match: Gold Coast City Council employees (left) Jake Pitt and Tony Tully with Janet Harradine from council's Technical Services Branch

Compared to people with average eyesight, the vision impaired have a 500 percent greater chance of being unemployed, which can also mean social isolation, poverty and loss of self-belief. (02/02/2012)

Centacare Employment Group supporting Australia's shoe shine revolution

Chuffed to be buffed: Rick Pass, one of Brisbane's inaugural shoe shine franchisees

The job search of Centacare Employment Group client Rick Pass has ended to his amazement only a stone's throw from the heady world of corporate high-flyers. (03/01/2012)

Partnership of support wins recognition at Centacare awards

Double the support: Archbishop Emeritus John Bathersby (centre) presents Centacare Employment Group director Andrew O'Brien (left) and Pastoral Ministries director Fr John Chalmers with a Centacare service award for reintegration assistance for ex-prisoners

Successful and specialised support of ex-prisoners, offered in partnership with Centacare Employment Group, has recently won recognition at the annual Centacare Brisbane awards. (07/12/2011)

Centacare Employment Group gives riding club a post-flood makeover

Ready for work: Centacare Employment Group work members, Theo Deegens (left) and Stephen McNamara, prepare fences for painting at the McIntyre Centre, Pinjarra Hills

Although it's almost one year since much of southeast Queensland succumbed to unprecedented summer flooding, post-flood relief work is still in progress in the worst affected areas. (01/09/2011)

Centacare Employment Group staff vote to support new EBA

Centacare Employment Group's staff of more than 250 people have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement governing terms and conditions. (10/08/2011)

Centacare Employment Group helps Wendy achieve another work goal

The dream of Centacare Employment Group client Wendy Alsemgeest to lead a more productive and independent life is on track following her completion of studies in children's services. (30/03/2011)

Centacare Employment Group a smart move for job seekers

Former Centacare Employment Group client Ginny Michel has to pinch herself these days to believe how far she has come in putting hard times behind her. (01/12/2010)

Centacare Employment Group sparks Jing's job search

A thank you card received by the Toowong office of Centacare Employment Group has particularly gladdened the heart of reverse marketer and job placement officer Gary Geeman. (01/12/2010)

Centacare Employment Group starts hands on business

Peter Taylor, Allcare Property Maintenance supervisor

Allcare Property Maintenance, a business started by Centacare Employment Group, provides training and employment for disadvantaged people in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. (30/11/2010)

Centacare Employment Group finds the right job for Wendy

With the help of the Toowong office of Centacare Employment Group Wendy Alsemgeest has now found the right job. (17/05/2010)

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