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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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