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Thank you to Compass Group and to the following finalists in the Large Employer of the Year category for partnering with us to give every person, every chance. •    Apple •    Am... READ MORE

Congratulations to CoreStaff for recently taking out MAX’s Medium Employer of the Year Award. The medium business award was hotly contested as businesses from around the country with between 100 and 2000 emplo... READ MORE

The Admiral Motel in Bunbury has been recognised in MAX’s annual Employer of the Year Awards. We recently honoured three outstanding businesses in the small, medium, and large categories and the Admiral Motel ... READ MORE

Robert from MAX, Naomi and Alaric from Wolfpack Print   Alaric was clearly shy but we’ve always had a soft spot for youth and helping them out however we can,” she says.  “And when we found out abo... READ MORE

“This [award] means a huge amount to everybody involved in our business and we really pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion being a DNA piece in our business. We really do appreciate the acknowledgment and... READ MORE

  Now in a stable role as a Process Worker, her life has turned around. Her new employer has reported Peta is doing a fantastic job and is called in for additional shifts when required.  Peta’s M... READ MORE

“They’re the expert in their life and where they want to head, so we try to support that journey. The Foundation Skills Program is one of the opportunities we offer to do that,” he says.  READ MORE

  *Image: for privacy reasons, Nina chose not to have her photo shown. Image is stock. The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Empl... READ MORE

Building connection, hope and a plan with her ParentsNext job coach has allowed Rebecca* to look to the future. While her priority remains supporting her young son, she is now studying and getting ready to star... READ MORE

The perfect job Jodie started in the pool attendant role.    READ MORE

“It’s a joy to witness and be part of, it gave me goose bumps,” says MAX Indigenous Mentor and Program Support Eddie Mills.  READ MORE

“Not long after Lee started, I visited Panshanger and saw firsthand how confident Lee is in working the various labouring roles across the farm. George shared with me that Lee had quickly learned the inner work... READ MORE

“CJs story is one of many that confirms Multhana’s commitment to empowering and progressing team members is paying off,” says MAX Managing Director, Deborah Homewood.  “We’re delighted to partner with the... READ MORE

Codie moved from her home in Adelaide to join the fun, vibrant and active Voyages community in remote Northern Territory in a journey to Australia's heartland. Codie is a proud Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman*... READ MORE

Shaun Gray lives in Bundaberg, Queensland. He loves horror movies, video games, board games and has a passion for technology, bowling and fishing. He lives at home with his parents and his much loved dog Roxy. ... READ MORE

Alex readily admits her own choices set her on a downward spiral that ultimately landed her in prison.   This is how she went from serving time in prison to landing a Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship wit... READ MORE

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects around 12 in every 100 Australians during their life*. Susan is one of those.    According to Beyond Blue, PTSD is a set of reactions that can d... READ MORE

Jazz is one of nearly 150 MAX customers who have joined the Voyages team since 2018.  Voyages provides recruits with fantastic training and development opportunities including through their Indigenous t... READ MORE

Looking to the future Jasmyne is hopeful she will be able to save money and one day buy her own home. Jasmyne is one of eight customers Emily has supported into suitable roles at the commercial laundry – suppo... READ MORE

MAX Solutions has partnered with migrant advocacy group HOST International to produce the newly released Ready to Work report, which explores the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse people who ... READ MORE

Seema came to Australia from India in 2018.  While she speaks three languages, English is not her strongest. And, while she wanted to work, that meant employers were reluctant to give her a chance.  ... READ MORE

A passion is born Robert found the course more enjoyable than he was expecting and understood the material more than he thought he would.  “That’s when I found my passion for education,” he says. ... READ MORE

For proud Torres-Strait Islander Teska, a secure job with a supportive employer has given her confidence and helped ease her depression. Since joining MAX, Teska’s team have witnessed and supported her journey... READ MORE

MAX Employment is taking steps to remind regional employers that there are willing and able prospective employees available to start work in most industries from today. Australia’s largest employment services p... READ MORE

Congratulations Amy! We’re delighted to have played a part in your journey and look forward to seeing you invest in the women of the Central Coast community.  Find out more about our ParentsNext program. READ MORE

Marie Holford was passionate about working as a day care educator in her city of Adelaide but had felt unsupported over several years as she tried to achieve her childcare career goals. When she first came to ... READ MORE

After spending nearly 20 years caring for her children, including her son who lives with Autism and ADHD, Gawler local Tracey Scrimshaw has recently journeyed back into the workforce and into a role with InComP... READ MORE

  Peter, 53, has spent many years driving coaches for companies up and down the east coast of Australia. However, an acute case of Bronchitis in 2016 took a heavy toll. His body struggled to recover, and... READ MORE

Kirsty Brereton is the Business Manager at MAX Warragul and she saw something in the young woman – something underneath Jess’ self-confessed belligerent exterior. READ MORE

  For 37-year-old Raymond Jones, a combination of physical and mental health issues forced an end to his work as a labourer and forklift driver. Along with his health concerns, Raymond also battled some ... READ MORE

“A role came up at a local caravan supplier. Glenn is now working for them as a handyman and loving it,” she shares.  READ MORE

“The staff and management love having Jarrod as part of the team. He arrives each shift armed with a joke, bringing smiles and laughter to the workplace,” says Amanda. READ MORE

More than 40 MAX Disability Employment Services teams across the country have received five-star ratings from the Australian Government – the highest achievable rating – for outstanding work in their local comm... READ MORE

Image: Gemma Bond, Russell Wiliams, Kimberley-Rose Lattimer-Goodwin. Russell isn’t letting a spinal injury stop him.   With the right attitude and a range of health supports from his MAX team, he is... READ MORE

“It’s not a job thought I was going to do. I loved hospitality – being able to serve people and work with people. But now I get to do that – just in a different environment.  READ MORE

They practise in different ways and at pace to help Cain stay focused on preparing each order correctly.  Secondly, Lauren has connected Cain with a mental health app, encouraging him to take a momen... READ MORE

Brayden continues to look towards a future in hospitality and while he continues to enjoy working at BOUNCE, his MAX team have also supported him through the completion of his RSA (Responsible Service of Alcoho... READ MORE

“One of the biggest challenges amongst mature-age Australians is a lack of self-confidence. We often see older candidates being too modest at the interview stage or uncertain about how their previous skills ar... READ MORE

Donna, CHC33015 - Certificate III Individual Support (Disability), Gympie (QLD) I recently studied the Certificate III in Individual Support specialising in disability. I completed the 12-month course in six... READ MORE

Gippsland Employment Facilitator, and former MAX Employment regional manager, Luke Arber, will continue assisting job seekers across the Gippsland region following an extension to the existing Employment Facili... READ MORE

Ian Watt, 61, has worked as part of the burial crew team at Castlebrook Memorial Park in Sydney for 24 years and was ‘part of the furniture’ before one day, whilst walking down the road, an accident left him wi... READ MORE

    If you’re new to Centrelink support payments, or it’s your first time back in a while, you may want to find out more about Government mutual obligation requirements and what they mean for you.&n... READ MORE

MAX today also announced that it is creating a new Health Division within the company. MAX’s health service, which includes its assessment services, EAP programs, pre-employment, health monitoring med... READ MORE

Australia’s largest employment services provider, MAX Solutions, has named Compass Group its Large Employer of the Year in recognition of the food and support service company’s campaign to promote workforce div... READ MORE

Large Employer category Compass Group, a previous winner of the MAX Employer of the Year Award, continues to provide national leadership on diversity and inclusion, with a track record of recruiting and reta... READ MORE

  It is almost certainly not a statement that Marci would accept, she claims no exceptionalism, but her strength of character and composure is a rare gift. Talking from her home in Hobart, with views out... READ MORE

22 March 2021 marks World Down Syndrome Day and we’re delighted to introduce one of our employer partners – Krofne. Krofne, meaning ‘donut’ in Croatian, is a social enterprise focused on providing meaningful e... READ MORE

Women make up just two per cent of the world’s 1.2 million seafarers but Cassie is one of 12 Indigenous women helping to turn that stat around, changing the face of the maritime industry in New South Wales. Th... READ MORE

MAX has published its Annual Review for 2020 – providing an overview of performance across our employment, health and training services. In a year dominated by COVID-19, MAX was proud to support more than 219,... READ MORE

It’s been a long time since Sharleane and her former boss Darrin last saw each other. John Howard was Prime Minister, Cathy Freeman was racing her way into the history books, and Shania Twain was riding high in... READ MORE

MAX is delighted to announce the latest nominations for its Employer of the Year Awards.  The annual awards recognise outstanding businesses that encourage inclusivity and diversity in their workforc... READ MORE

The health and safety of our customers and teams during COVID-19 is a priority for MAX.  Due to the announcement of a three-day lockdown in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Red... READ MORE

  Thursday 3 December 2020 is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).   This year the United Nations is encouraging everybody to come together to celebrate the talent, achievements and... READ MORE

  Rabobank is one of the world’s largest rural lenders, remaining true to their core mission to create value for their clients, employees and the rural communities where they work.  Through an initi... READ MORE

The health and safety of our customers and teams during COVID is a priority for MAX. Due to newly imposed restrictions in South Australia, the following offices are temporarily closed in Adelaide North: Eliz... READ MORE

Yuin people are the traditional owners of the Wallaga Lake area and around the southern coast of New South Wales. And Justice Storer (pictured) is a proud and strong Yuin woman.    Like many yo... READ MORE

  The National Broadband Network Co (NBN) released a report in 2019 following research into the future of the Australian job market. And the results are clear - it's time to start preparing for the f... READ MORE

When we think of people who inspire us to achieve in the face of enormous challenges, we think of customers like Kim Muscat.  Kim’s journey proves nothing is impossible for people who are determined and motiva... READ MORE

If you’re a hiring manager with a CV sitting on your desk from a candidate that’s experienced homelessness, we hope Ken’s story will be of interest.  Before making a move to Queensland at the age of 30, K... READ MORE

Can you imagine a brighter way to begin your grocery shop, than seeing Laura’s smiling face at the door? Judging by the enthusiastic way she greets customers, it might be hard to imagine that Laura’s pursuit o... READ MORE

COVID-19 might have changed the way we work for good. Twitter recently said it will allow its staff to work from home ‘forever’. Other companies are reporting a surge in employees who aren’t as interested in th... READ MORE

For Dylan Felton, living with autism means he is highly intelligent, loves movies and with his incredible memory, can recite entire movie scripts from start to finish. It also means that reading and writing can... READ MORE

As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, and Australians start to relax into the ‘new normal,’ many people from the performing arts and music industries wait side stage, uncertain of when the next act for th... READ MORE

  Capturing your brand Finally, RAPs work because they allow organisations to express their cultures in a totally unique and specific way, with artists using digital platforms to create RAP art that al... READ MORE

In giving the world his best, the best has come back to Paul Davies. After struggling with depression and without work for 10 years, Paul has turned his life around. With the support of his mum, brother and the... READ MORE

When the MAX family join forces, superstars like Marina Choros shine! Marina had worked in her home as a mum and as a carer for her own mother, but hadn’t worked in a paid capacity for over 20 years.  The MAX... READ MORE

Multhana Property Services founder and Managing Director, Joseph (Joey) Wallace, and MAX Partnership Manager, Stephen Jordan.   We are thrilled to be working alongside property services organisation ‘Mul... READ MORE

Thanks to his new role, Mr Dhondup has been able to pay his family’s medical bills, enabling them to access immediate treatment and ongoing medical care.  “In the past I was with other employment provid... READ MORE

Worried about filling your vacancies? Liam Fitzpatrick, national partnership manager, talks about finding the right fit and how you can get the most out of your employment partner.   It’s a tough job mar... READ MORE

The SLES program gives Year 12 school leavers with disability individualised supports to build their skills and assist them to confidently transition from school to employment.   “I’ve got small stature;... READ MORE