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March 2025
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Career and Support Fair 2025 - Bigger, Better and Bustling
The Dandenong Career and Support Expo 2025 was held on Wednesday 5 March at the Dandenong Civic Centre and it was a resounding success, attracting 394 attendees with 36 stalls and 90 organisation experts. Organised by a dedicated committee, the event showcased diverse career opportunities and support services, with attendance nearly doubling from 2024, due to continuous improvements and a commitment to an exceptional user experience.
GameChange Principles
Enabled by Trust and Relationships - o.d.t. Engineering
Culture-wise, o.d.t. Engineering looks after its people, and as a result, the company retains loyal, hard-working employees.
In order to hire and retain the right staff, management has adopted more of a flexible workplace model. Whereas in the past only administrative staff may have worked part time, that flexibility has now filtered through to other areas of the business, including the shop floor.
Early Wins
GameChange's Virtual Reality Headset Experience - Connecting Community to Career Experiences
A collaboration between GameChange and SELLEN has introduced a new virtual reality (VR) headset experience for career exploration, available to local service providers and community organisations for borrowing - free of charge.
The VR platform immerses users in various workplace environments, performing simulated tasks that mirror real-world responsibilities. This hands-on approach helps individuals understand job roles, build confidence, and identify career paths that align with their skills and interests.
Spotlight on
Springvale Learning and Activity Centre - Supporting People with Barriers to Employment
A few years ago, the Springvale Learning and Activities Centre (SLAC) launched the ‘Real Chance’ Program with $44,000 in funding from the Adult Community and Further Education Board. This initiative aimed to re-engage young people, particularly those who were homeless or at risk of homelessness, in education programs to build employment skills.
Wellsprings for Women - Seeking Organisation Partners for Employment Program
Wellsprings for Women has received funding to run an Employment Support Program. This aims to support refugee and migrant women by developing their capacity-building skills, fostering connections with employers, and collaborating with local business partners and service providers to help clients secure meaningful employment.
Wellsprings for Women is actively seeking employers and business partners who are willing to support disadvantaged women by offering employment opportunities or related support to enhance their employability skills. The women in the program have literacy levels ranging from EAL I to EAL III, and some may not have formal work experience.
Suitable roles may include process work, pick packing, administration, housekeeping, or similar positions. If you or your organisation are interested in making a difference, Wellsprings for Women would love to hear from you.
Please contact Kayenat via email on kayenat@wellspringsforwomen.com or 03 9271 3740.
Employment Resources
Free Migrant and Refugee Women Warehousing Program
Sisterworks has designed for migrant, asylum seeker and refugee women, a program to develop job ready skills for a warehouse, manufacturing or production workplace and to be connected to employment opportunities.
Greater Dandenong Business Awards
The Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Greater Dandenong Business Awards 2024/25 - a free program designed to spotlight the outstanding businesses that make our region thrive.
Learn more about the Greater Dandenong Business Awards.
Free Local Jobs Board - Online
If you're looking for work, you can hear about and apply for the latest local job vacancies or if you're an employer, advertise a role. Register and gain free ongoing access.
Reconnect Program - Helping People into Work, Education and Training
The program assists participants to overcome the barriers preventing them from engaging in education and training and provides support into further study or employment pathways.
Supporting Community
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program - Free Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills Training
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program can prepare you for work, improve your career options or lead to further training.
The course is delivered by qualified trainers who will support you every step of the way. Learning is flexible and is designed to meet your needs.
As part of the program, you will be offered one on one support to help connect you with other services you may need, such as childcare, housing support and other community services.
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Your Opportunity to Make a Difference
Seeking Members for the Jobseeker Reference Group
Do you know someone currently looking for a job who would like to make a difference to the local employment landscape? GameChange is looking for new members to join our Job Seeker Reference Group.
Email gamechange@cgd.vic.gov.au.
What is your story?
We'll feature something you've seen or experienced on your GameChange journey, contact the team for a chat.
Email gamechange@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Want to know more about GameChange?
GameChange is a community-led program, supported by the City of Greater Dandenong and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. Its aim is to engage employers, jobseekers, service providers and training organisations to work better together and shape a healthier, more effective jobs and skills system. Introducing flexible workplace models is just one example of how to do that.
To find out more or get involved, head to the GameChange website or email gamechange@cgd.vic.gov.au
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