CoAct Recognised as a 2024 Employer of Choice
MEDIA RELEASE, 26 September 2024. CoAct is proud to be recognised as a three-time winner of the Employer of Choice Award, a prestigious accolade from the Australian Business Awards. The award […]
Forrest Personnel joins CoAct network strengthening employment services across Western Australia
MEDIA RELEASE, 2 September 2024. CoAct is excited to welcome WA’s leading community employment specialist, Forrest Personnel, to its national network of not-for-profit service partners. As of 2 September 2024, […]
Our Customer Advisory Committee has launched
CoAct is thrilled to launch our Customer Advisory Committee (CAC). Our first meeting was held recently with five of our advisory members in attendance. The CAC will enhance the CoAct […]
CoAct and BUSY At Work welcome a new era in Australian Apprenticeship Support Services
MEDIA RELEASE – 23 April, 2024 With a focus on retention and completion for Australian Apprentices, the Federal Government launched the new contract for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services today. Australian […]
International Women’s Day: Invest in YOU
March 8 is International Women’s day and the theme for 2024 is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8, with […]
Strength in Commitment A 25th anniversary publication
We’re celebrating CoAct’s 25 years of supporting communities and changing lives. Take a trip down memory lane as we look back on a quarter of a decade as a network […]
Our impact: read our latest report
CoAct is thrilled to launch our latest impact report, where we reflect on our network’s 26th year of community activation. CoAct and our network of not-for-profit partners are dedicated to […]
Service partner spotlight: Youth Projects employment consultant Amanda Baker
Amanda received the Highly Commended award for Employment Consultant of the Year at the NESA awards for excellence. The National Employment Services Association (NESA) has been the peak body for […]
CoAct becomes a bronze member of The Australian Network on Disability
CoAct, a leading Disability Employment Services provider, is proud to announce its new membership status with the Australian Network on Disability, solidifying its commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse […]
Recite Me Tool – Digital Accessibility on CoAct.org.au
Recite Me Web Accessibility and Language Toolbar Recite Me is innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors view and use our website in a way that works best for them. We’ve […]
Meet the Disability Employment Services Team at CoAct Connect Stones Corner
“This will be CoAct’s first DES direct delivery site and it will run alongside our Workforce Australia Program, also located at Stones Corner. This new DES site will provide employment […]
Ability Options Strengthens Partnership with CoAct Network
This strengthened collaboration kicks off on the 19th of August, and will serve Greater Western Sydney, Northern Sydney, the Hunter, and Nepean NSW regions. This partnership underscores the mutual commitment […]
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 2023
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023 is Be a Voice for Generations and the aim is to encourage us all to be an authentic voice for reconciliation when we’re […]
Today is National Sorry Day
On this day CoAct remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. Those we now know as […]
What does the 2023 Budget mean for job seekers?
Everyone on Jobseeker The JobSeeker rate will undergo a permanent rise for all beneficiaries, by $40 per fortnight. Aged 55- 59 years An increased rate of JobSeeker for older citizens, […]
Close The Gap: Let’s advocate for equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
What is Closing the gap? The Australian government adopted the goals of the Close the Gap Campaign in 2008, with a focus on meeting targets aimed to close the gap […]
International Day of People with Disability 2022
Join CoAct in celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Saturday 3rd December 2022. IDPwD aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. It’s a […]
Change the Story: Nationwide storytelling project
Change the Story is a Nationwide storytelling project that has been running since 2018. The goal of Change the Story has been to help shift the thinking of individuals, employers, and […]
CoAct Connect delivers tailored employment services in Brisbane South East
If you’re living in Brisbane South East, looking for work and on income support, you just got lucky. From Monday 4 July, CoAct Connect will be delivering Workforce Australia employment […]
CoAct 2022 Excellence Award winners announced
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of CoAct’s 2022 Excellence Awards, awarded at CoAct’s 25th anniversary Gala Evening in Brisbane. The event coincided with the annual ConnectUp conference, which embraced […]
CoAct’s unique collaboration wins new Workforce Australia contracts
CoAct has proven their unique approach to helping jobseekers is a winner. The leading not-for-profit provider has been awarded multiple licences to deliver the Australian Government’s new Workforce Australia program. […]
CoAct proudly launches its Reconciliation Action Plan
Stage one – Reflect Honouring Indigenous culture through art Putting words into actions Our Reconciliation Action Plan starts with the ‘Reflect’ stage. This represents the beginning of our journey and […]
Seeing Australia Day through Indigenous eyes
Australia Day is also referred to as ‘Invasion Day’ or ‘Survival Day’ particularly by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is because it ‘celebrates’ a painful part of Aboriginal […]
National Mental Health Month kicks off
Why is Mental Health Month important? Statistics you should know Supporting jobseekers and their mental health Where to get help Why is Mental Health Month important? This year’s Mental […]
It’s time to Heal Country, heal our nation
At CoAct, we recognise our responsibility to contribute to Healing Country. It’s important to us because it ties back to our organisation’s original ethos around providing social and economic opportunities […]
Our promise to you
You told us what’s important to you, and we listened. We’re excited to launch our new customer promise. This sums up our network’s commitment to customers. It’s our rule book […]
You may not be eligible for Disability Employment Services from 1 July 2021
The Government has announced changes to Disability Employment Services (DES). From the beginning of the new financial year (1 July 2021), fewer jobseekers will be eligible for DES. If you […]
Federal budget 2021 breakdown: what you need to know
Investing in young people Employer incentives Access to affordable training Apprenticeship opportunities The care industry Starting a new business Jobseeker payments Hiring those most in need Childcare support Mental health […]
Changes to Centrelink’s COVID-19 support payments
There’s been a number of changes to job seeker payments and initiatives since COVID-19 hit early last year. Now, the last of these changes are wrapping up in March/April. Here’s […]
Connecting to Aboriginal culture through art
Deeann Natividad’s family ancestry lies with the Waka Waka peoples, whose traditional lands are in Queensland. She’s a Regional Strategy Specialist for jobactive and talented artist. In this post she […]
How Bridge to Work is changing lives for Bridge Housing residents
Bridge to Work is going from strength to strength by providing Bridge Housing residents with the necessary support to help them transition into sustained, meaningful employment. Part of the success […]
CoAct Award winners deliver a moving panel discussion at annual ConnectUp conference
The Steve Lawrence Excellence Awards represent the motivators and ideas that Steve Lawrence founded CoAct (formerly known as Job Futures) on over 20 years ago – that when we build […]
CoAct named an ‘Employer of Choice’ winner 2019
CoAct has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (EOC) in The Australian Business Awards 2019. The EOC accolade recognises organisations which have developed workplaces that maximise the full potential […]
Dylan Alcott’s new campaign to remove the barriers in the workplace
As a proud not-for-profit Disability Employment Services (DES) provider, CoAct and our Service Partners are in full support of Alcott’s impactful new Remove The Barrier campaign. Real people with […]
Change the Story: Wrapping up our huge disability employment campaign
When CoAct and our Service Partners launched our nationwide storytelling project, Change the Story, we knew it would be special, but we truly didn’t estimate the reach or impact it […]
Change the Story Competition Winner Announced!
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Change the Story competition, Caelan from the ACT! We asked viewers to tell us in 25 words or less, what […]
Impact through innovation at ConnectUp 2019
ConnectUp has successfully wrapped up for another year and let’s just say it was one you didn’t want to miss! Last week. CoAct hosted over 100 delegates and […]
CoAct 2019 Awards for Excellence Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the winners of CoAct’s 2019 Excellence Awards, awarded at CoAct’s 21st anniversary celebration Gala Evening in Brisbane. The event coincided with the annual ConnectUp conference […]
Nationwide storytelling project Change the Story launches
Lights, camera, action! CoAct and our Service Partners are excited to launch our online film festival and free cinema events as part of a new nationwide storytelling project, Change the […]
The Can Vans are back!
Following on the success of last year, our travelling jobs roadshow is back on the road. Along with staff from Community Solutions, MTC Australia, Skills Plus, CHESS Connect, and Worklink, […]
CoAct Service Partners give youth job seekers a BOOST
Giving young people the tools to succeed The BOOST workshop was created for job seekers aged 15-21 taking part in the Transition to Work program, who have finished their study […]
‘Can Van’ offers job seekers the right solutions
There are three Can Vans travelling around NSW, Victoria and Queensland, as part of the CoAct/Community Solutions Jobs Roadshow that has the aim of reaching 35,000 job seekers with disability. […]
Rolling Towards Employment
The Brunswick resident has a mild intellectual disability and suffers from anxiety but through the service landed a job at VCAT. I was just tired of getting rejected,” she said. […]
On the road to success with the Can Van
When the Can Van Jobs Roadshow rolled into Townsville last month, it provided the perfect opportunity for job seekers Leanne and Rebecca to showcase their customer service and barista skills. […]
Hardest working caravans head to Grafton
The Can Vans offer instant support for people with disability looking for help to find or keep a job including free career advice from employment experts, personalised job search support, […]
JesseCan… and so can you!
Competing for the honour of naming one of our three Can Vans, Cheryl’s entry was named ‘JesseCan’, in honour of her son Jesse, who was diagnosed at age 9 with […]
Can Van roadshow visiting the Illawarra this week
The Can Van is aiming to provide a key service during its stopover in the Illawarra. CoAct, a leading employment services provider, is visiting the Illawarra this week as part […]
World Mental Health Day – What can you do to be involved?
One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that Australia’s peak […]
Can Van Locations
Be sure to visit the website and for more information and to register for a one on one with an employment consultant NSW 9th-10th October – 1A Dutton […]
40 years of impact
Magnificent seven serve up success For CoAct Service Partner IMPACT Community Services, helping people take the next step, live a better life, grow their potential and prosper in their future […]
The Can Van is on its way to help people living with disability find a job they love
This clever caravan is on a mission to help people living with disability get the right job sooner, connect job seekers with employers and support services and, most importantly, showcase […]
International day of charity
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier Mother Teresa Why September 5th? September 5th was chosen to be the International Day […]
Meet our Employment Consultant of the year, Fiona
When you register with CoAct, you’ll have a local team of specialists who each play a key role in helping you find and keep a job. We like to call […]
Youth Space: Steve Lawrence Innovation Award 2017 winner
Imagine a place where disadvantaged young people can gather to learn, engage with their community and build their employability skills in a supportive, chilled-out environment. This is exactly what CoAct […]
Helping job seekers navigate work
Meet Lorae! She’s one of the winners of our Can Van naming competition. We thought you’d like to get to know her a little better, and hear her story of […]
Hope keeps the Can Van wheels rolling
For Brisbane local Anne, life was pretty good. She was a uni graduate with a business degree, working on various projects across government and not-for-profits, until things changed in 2001. […]
Can Van nicknames announced!
Wait, what’s a Can Van? If you haven’t already heard, in September, we’re launching three ‘Can Vans’ that will travel around New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria delivering jobs, advice […]
Help us name our new Can Vans to WIN!
We’ve been busy bees the last few months at CoAct HQ! With the new Disability Employment Services (DES) program coming into effect at the beginning of July, we’ve been planning […]
We start with you
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