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Elevating NDIS Support with Exciting New Offerings
Home News In a significant move towards enhancing the lives of individuals who are a part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), The Personnel Group has launched new NDIS offerings to sit beside its existing employment focused NDIS services Pathway to Work and Employment Supports. The new services—School Leaver Employment Support (SLES), and Support […]
Feb 22 2024
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Locals find their Pathway to Work in Griffith
Home News During the last few weeks, we have had the pleasure of seeing our Pathway to Work participants graduate from our Pathway to Work training program in Albury, Wodonga, Griffith, Nowra, Canberra, Yass, Goulburn, Wollongong, Bendigo, Shepperton, Benalla and Wangaratta Over 12 months these inspiring individuals dedicated themselves to weekly workshops where they honed […]
Dec 19 2023
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The Personnel Group Broadens it’s scope
The Personnel Group, has recently acquired MP Training and Recruitment, a long-standing Albury/Wodonga private recruitment, labor hire, and training business.
Jul 10 2023
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Cameron in his McHappy place with new job
The Personnel Group to link with Cameron’s local McDonald’s Restaurant, sensing his interaction with customers would be a positive experience.
Jun 27 2023
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A Customer Centred Organisation
I am getting very excited about a future where our customers can move around our services seamlessly, with warm connections within a trusted brand.
May 29 2023
CEO Blog
Inequality
Financial disadvantage and associated stress are significant contributors to depression, mental illness, family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, marriage failure, self-harm and suicide, and a myriad of other societal challenges.
May 15 2023
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Michael’s Big Milestone
Yesterday was a happy occasion for Michael and his team members, as they celebrated his 25th year of working at Big W Lavington.
May 11 2023
CEO Blog
Gender
I intrinsically believe that a person’s gender should have absolutely no impact on their experience of employment
May 1 2023
CEO BlogNews
Workplace Accessibility Investment
Federal Government is boosting its investment in workplace accessibility through the Employment Assistance Fund.
Apr 17 2023
CEO BlogNews
Leadership…and a bit of fun.
As our CEO it is essential that I demonstrate to the team that it is not one rule for me, and another for them.
Apr 3 2023
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Benjamin’s Story
With the help of The Personnel Group and his own dedication, Benjamin gained a casual job at Repco.
Mar 29 2023
CEO BlogNews
Imagining our Future
My most defining takeaway from the workshops is the passion of our people for the impact of their work.
Mar 20 2023
CEO Blog
Team TPG
We are fortunate to have a terrific group of people working at the Personnel Group, but this isn’t a happy accident.
Mar 3 2023
CEO Blog
The NDIS and Employment
The Personnel Group’s Pathway to Work NDIS program has seen many wonderful examples of its participants progressing
Feb 20 2023
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What is the Employment Assistance Fund, and can I access it?
The JobAccess Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) gives financial help to buy work-related modifications etc
Feb 20 2023
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Tapping into diverse labour market makes good business sense
An integral part of The Personnel Group’s role in finding meaningful work for people with barriers is building employer confidence
Feb 20 2023
CEO Blog
Australia Day
Recently I grappled with the decision of whether The Personnel Group should observe the day as a designated public holiday or give our team the choice to observe a different day.
Feb 6 2023
CEO Blog
Introducing Work Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at The Personnel Group
Our vision is to provide our customers with a variety of services that all assist with preparing for and then maintaining employment.
Jan 23 2023
CEO BlogNews
Achieving your goals in 2023
I don’t claim to have all the answers myself, but as someone who aspires to continually improve and is always working on something, I thought it might be helpful to share what has worked for me.
Jan 9 2023
CEO Blog
Perception of Disability Employment Services
The Personnel Group has consistently delivered high-quality service for nearly 40 years.
Dec 26 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
Amy’s career thrives when extra responsibility comes her way
Having the right supports in place has enabled Amy to thrive in her workplace – PE4K Childcare.
Dec 7 2022
CEO Blog
Disability Employment and Allied Health
Anyone who has been through the ‘coming together’ of two organisations will understand the challenges of melding culture, values, and purpose, and this is something occupying a lot of my thinking at present.
Nov 28 2022
CEO Blog
Accessibility and Universal Design
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how The Personnel Group can be an even more inclusive employer and workplace.
Nov 14 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
Connections lead Aaron to ideal work opportunities
Aaron had previously worked with Coastal Distributors three years before reconnecting through The Personnel Group.
Nov 11 2022
Success stories
Understanding advocate and The Personnel Group give Tempany a fresh start
Tempany is thriving in the supportive workplace, working as a cashier, on the floor re-stocking shelves, and looking forward to adding deli experience to her skill set.
Oct 27 2022
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Workplace Mental Health
A happy, healthy, productive, and present workforce is essential in seizing the opportunities of Australia’s rebounding economy.
Oct 22 2022
Success stories
Yuri finds her purpose with understanding employer
Sarah knew it was only a matter of time until the right employer came along, and that was Balancing Bookkeeper.
Sep 29 2022
Success stories
Jessica thrives in a supportive team
With a food safety certificate, Jessica has been able to put her skills to use by helping with food preparation in her kitchen hand role.
Sep 29 2022
Success stories
At The Personnel Group I’m a person, not a number
“It’s been a long time that I have been looking for a job, and as soon as I came here, everything just started falling into place.”
Sep 29 2022
Success stories
High praise for Kym
Kym joined the APCO Wangaratta team in early 2021 and hasn’t looked back.
Sep 27 2022
CEO Blog
Mental health
Mental Health is discussed frequently these days. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are discovering the long-term mental and emotional impacts that years of restriction, isolation, uncertainty and fear have had on our society.
Sep 20 2022
Community champions
All-star teams equal star results
As a not-for-profit organisation – our resources go into providing even better services for our clients – not paying dividends to shareholders.
Sep 15 2022
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The Personnel Group provides a new Pathway to Work
The Personnel Group has developed a new pre-employment program – Pathway to Work – to build life skills, soft skills and employability skills.
Sep 10 2022
CEO Blog
Employing someone with a disability
Employers across the country are crying out for staff as unemployment rates hit historically low levels.
Sep 5 2022
Success stories
Blake is more than your everyday assistant
With a full-time job and a quiet determination, Blake appreciates the opportunity to work with Dan and Your Everyday Gourmet.
Sep 4 2022
CEO Blog
Star Ratings
Many people have commented to me this past fortnight about the volume of The Personnel Group’s locations with a 5 Star rating.
Aug 24 2022
CEO Blog
On creating culture
“the measure of a team’s culture is the way employees feel on Sunday night, knowing they have to go back to work on Monday morning.”
Aug 24 2022
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The Personnel Group takes the lead to tackle homelessness
The Personnel Group has set up a volunteer staff housing and homelessness committee to identify practical ways it can positively help.
Aug 12 2022
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July 25th, 2022
Employers consistently report that transferable skills such as work ethic, attitude and customer service are the traits they most desire in new hires.
Jul 25 2022
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Local team, local knowledge helping you land that local job
Industry specialists Brad Platschinda and Nick Scammell have joined The Personnel Group to support Gippsland jobseekers into work.
Jul 20 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
The Personnel Group supports great-grandmother’s new business venture
The Personnel Group worked with Jenny to improve her computer literacy and connected her with TAFE.
Jul 15 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
Lynda is the right fit
Aidacare manager Darrin Halcrow says Lynda is the right fit for his business and thrives with constant client contact.
Jul 15 2022
CEO BlogNews
July 11th, 2022
Throughout my time in the employment services industry, much of our work has been dedicated to building employer confidence in employing people with a non-traditional background.
Jul 11 2022
Success stories
Brody steps up with JobAccess workplace support
The Personnel Group worked with Brody to find a supportive local employer, NS Engineering Bendigo, and also helped him enrol in TAFE and officially start his career journey.
Jul 8 2022
Success stories
Kylie’s return to work leads to an independent future
The Personnel Group is … I couldn’t say a bad thing at all; I would cry because I’ve never known that that’s what an employment agency can do for you.
Jun 16 2022
Community champions
Professional, persistent and passionate Enterprise a great Canberra Community Champion
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Warren Aitken says The Sustainable Gardener has built a loyal following across the ACT, with customers impressed with the quality of work and the organisation’s employment philosophy.
Jun 15 2022
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June 9th, 2022
I came back from this conference determined to find solutions for this, and that is why I welcome the challenge, and the criticism.
Jun 9 2022
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June 27th, 2022
At The Personnel Group, we brought our leadership team and emerging leaders group together for our quarterly Leaders Meeting.
Jun 6 2022
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May 27th, 2022
We are currently preparing to rollout our 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan, and annual initiatives, and it is heartening to see that many of the strategies we have developed will have a real and immediate impact on our team members working at the front line.
Jun 3 2022
Success stories
Thinking outside the box leads to new career path
Tempany was at the point where she thought securing open employment was impossible.
May 25 2022
Community championsNews
Roundabout Canberra – a great Community Champion
Roundabout Canberra founder and CEO Hannah Andrevski launched the charity in early 2018 and relies on community donations and volunteer staff.
May 18 2022
Success stories
Congratulations Molly
Tempany was at the point where she thought securing open employment was impossible.
May 18 2022
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New path to a safe and secure job
With support from The Personnel Group Employment Consultant Sandra Andronicos, Brianna set about exploring new options.
May 12 2022
Success stories
Work equality a Shared Experience
Run by not-for-profit disability employment service provider The Personnel Group, Shared Experience aims to support community services in the Orange region.
May 3 2022
Success stories
Shared Experience a life-changing opportunity
Tempany was at the point where she thought securing open employment was impossible.
Apr 28 2022
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The Personnel Group provides emergency food assistance support
The Personnel Group is collaborating with Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare to provide community pantry vouchers across multiple locations in Albury-Wodonga.
Apr 19 2022
Success stories
Job Access unlocks potential
There is no doubt John has become a valuable asset to the team at Hayden’s, and he consistently receives positive feedback from his employers.
Apr 12 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
Scott in a reel good place
Having a steady job, a supportive workplace and reliable income has made a world of difference for Scott.
Apr 7 2022
Community championsSuccess stories
Cameron proves his value
Cameron expressed an interest in personal care or cleaning work and his employment consultant Shelby reached out to a hospitality contact.
Mar 31 2022
Corporate identityNews
Inclusion and Awareness key platform for new CEO
I have a natural alignment to our Purpose – Creating Equality through Employment, the individual, family and community benefit greatly when an individual has a job.
Mar 17 2022
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A message from us
As a long-standing provider, we don’t always get it right, but setting our standards high and reviewing our practices to know how to improve is always best practice.
Mar 11 2022
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The Personnel Group welcomes TAFE partnership
The Personnel Group is proud to partner the TAFE Specialist Employment Partnerships (TSEP) project which is a National Disability Coordination officer (NDCO) program initiative, in Wodonga and Wangaratta.
Mar 9 2022
Success stories
Service with a smile
Tempany was at the point where she thought securing open employment was impossible.
Feb 23 2022
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The Personnel Group donates defibrillator to Soldier On
A new life-saving defibrillator donated by The Personnel Group will provide extra peace of mind for Soldier On staff, volunteers and defence personnel, veterans and their families.
Feb 4 2022
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Mental health first aid focus remains low despite pandemic impact
Mental health first aid-trained staff from The Personnel Group collected 120 survey responses during November and December 2020, after COVID-19 restrictions delayed the planned October Mental Health Month rollout.
Jan 20 2022
Community champions
Lifesaving donation for Bendigo’s Kalianna School
Kalianna School says a new life-saving defibrillator donated by The Personnel Group will provide extra peace of mind for staff and be accessible to community groups and after hours care programs.
Nov 26 2021
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The Personnel Group donates defibrillator to Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare
Personnel Group staff raised nearly $6000 to purchase three of the machines for facilities across the not-for-profit’s footprint, in Wodonga, Bendigo and Canberra.
Nov 23 2021
Community championsSuccess stories
Scholarship reward for Jacob’s commitment and dedication to work
Commitment and dedication to work has earned Jacob valuable financial support to complete his baking apprenticeship.
Nov 5 2021
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Meet Caleb – Regional Support Officer (North)
Caleb, based at Belconnen in the ACT, joined The Personnel Group two and a half years ago as a customer service assistant after ending a successful career in retail management because of ongoing mental health challenges.
Oct 28 2021
Community championsSuccess stories
Blair Stones shares how The Personnel Group supported him to work
The Personnel Group has been working with local youth, particularly people with a disability or those with a mental health condition, and helping them find suitable job placements for 35 years.
Aug 23 2021
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35 years, thousands of lives changed
Thirty-five years ago this August (2021) our first participant was placed in a job when, on her 19th birthday, Jenny McDermott started work at Hanrahans Linen Services in Albury.
Aug 13 2021
Community championsSuccess stories
Initial contact opens door to independence
“Having this job has seen my health improve, it has given me a purpose to get out of bed, I have gained my independence and self-worth and I am a lot happier within myself.”
Aug 10 2021
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Engaging and Delivering in COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown us significant challenges yet through it all The Personnel Group staff continue to put their clients first.
Aug 3 2021
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The Better Place Project
The Better Place Project survey is part of a suite of measures to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing resources available to business owners and employees in Albury.
May 6 2021
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Transition To Work Program More Important Than Ever
The Personnel Group believes Australia’s youth would play a key role in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery by stepping up to fill vacancies and help local economies rebound...
Apr 26 2021
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The Better Place Project – A workforce wellbeing initiative
A survey to determine the mental health wellbeing of the Albury and Lavington business community will be launched this week as part of a Mental Health Month initiative.
Oct 2 2020
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Opportunities created in the region for job seekers with Autism
A total of ten positions were available at the government employer’s Albury office with five of these positions filled by jobseekers with The Personnel Group. The successful candidates are now managing the input of data, such as client correspondence, scanning and sorting of mail.
Sep 4 2020
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Exciting News
The Personnel Group, a CoAct member delivering other jobactive employment specialist programs in partnership with CoAct.
Sep 4 2020
Community champions
The Personnel Group helps Bradley find the right role
Mum Kim West-Newman said Bradley had actually found employment twice with The Personnel Group – once when he lived in Wodonga, and the second time after he moved to Batemans Bay with his family.
Sep 5 2019
Career transition assistanceNews
Career Transition Assistance for mature age jobseekers
The program is designed to provide mature aged jobseekers with enhanced knowledge and skills, to gain a competitive edge in the jobs market.
Aug 9 2019
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