Stories

Already a role model in his hometown of Mapoon, a small community outside of Weipa, Royston was chasing his musical dreams in Melbourne when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia. As a result of strict lockdown measures, the sound of Royston’s live performing...

At 16 years of age, Kirstin left school. Considering her education and employment prospects, she engaged with TTW for additional support and guidance. Through career exploration and one on one coaching, Kirstin quickly identified an interest in pursuing a career in...

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia, Cheralee was just beginning her job search journey after completing a 6-month Media Traineeship. Despite the impact the pandemic had on the labour market, VPG was able to support Cheralee through the Transition to...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedent impact on the Cairns community and now threatens to effect valuable opportunities for local high school students. Each year in Cairns over 1,000 Year 10 students participate in work experience to gain insight into a...

Youth sexual violence is a complex and challenging issue that can affect young people in all communities across Queensland. According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey, one in six women and one in ten men experience abuse before...

Lead by Vocational Partnerships Group Inc. (VPG), and in collaboration with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), Australian Government Employment facilitator, Tamilyn Brennan, and Precedence founder, Nicky Jurd, joined forces to develop a local solution to...

After finishing school in Year 12, Megan was motivated to enter the work force and secure employment to support herself financially. With no previous work experience, Megan undertook intensive employability training through the Transition to Work program, helping her...

Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) has reported an incredible number of businesses in FNQ giving young people work experience placements to aid in their career planning. To date, in 2019, 400 employers have hosted 886 school students on work experience in Cairns....

Parents and Carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being given vital support and training through a dedicated Parent Support Group that is unique to the Tablelands community. “Tablelands ASD Parent Support Group is a support group with the aim of...

As young people reach the lifetime milestone of departing school, they have the opportunity to engage in an innovative program with Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG), Transition to Work. VPG’s Transition To Work (TtW) Program supports young people aged 15-21 on...