Workskills Development and Training

Driving Success: Mai-Wel Participant Achieves Employment and Independence

Driving Success: Mai-Wel Participant Achieves Employment and Independence At Mai-Wel, we are thrilled to celebrate the success of Will, one of our determined and hardworking participants. Will joined Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS) in September 2023, working closely with his Case Manager to define and pursue his employment goals. As part of his journey, Will also connected with Mai-Wel Academy to further build his capacity and skills. In May 2024, Will achieved one [...]

Driving Success: Mai-Wel Participant Achieves Employment and Independence

Empowering Tomorrow: Hunter Valley Collaboration Sparks Skills and Confidence in Mai-Wel Participants

Empowering Tomorrow: Hunter Valley Collaboration Sparks Skills and Confidence in Mai-Wel Participants In an exciting new initiative, Mai-Wel DES Participants Luke and John recently starred in a promotional video created as part of a collaboration between Mai-Wel and IHG Voco Kirkton Park. This video aims to highlight the importance of inclusion and accessibility in the workplace for people with disability, while also showcasing the successful partnership between Mai-Wel and IHG. Both Luke [...]

Empowering Tomorrow: Hunter Valley Collaboration Sparks Skills and Confidence in Mai-Wel Participants

Hollie’s Determination Sees Her Achieve a Very Special Goal!

Hollie’s Determination Sees Her Achieve a Very Special Goal! At Mai-Wel Academy, we take immense pride in watching our participants grow and achieve their dreams. Hollie, an Academy Participant, joined us last year with one clear goal in mind: to secure employment and purchase a ringneck parrot. Through her unwavering determination and positive attitude, she has worked hard to make this dream a reality, while gaining so much more along the way! [...]

Hollie’s Determination Sees Her Achieve a Very Special Goal!

Zoey Inspires the Next Generation at Weston Community Preschool

Zoey stands in front of the class at Weston Community Preschool, confidently leading a lesson on Auslan colors.  Zoey Inspires the Next Generation at Weston Community Preschool Zoey's journey is a testament to her resilience and dedication. A young woman with a hearing impairment and a cochlear implant, Zoey has been a participant at Mai-Wel, where she has worked tirelessly to build her confidence and capacity to join the workforce. [...]

Zoey Inspires the Next Generation at Weston Community Preschool

Tama’s Transformative Journey with Mai-Wel: From Challenges to Triumphs

Tama's Transformative Journey with Mai-Wel: From Challenges to Triumphs Tama's journey with Mai-Wel is a story of remarkable transformation and unwavering determination. Once describing himself as a "terror of a kid," Tama has made incredible strides forward, thanks to the ongoing support and opportunities provided by Mai-Wel. His story is not only a personal triumph but also a powerful testament to the impact of support and perseverance. A Pathway to Growth and [...]

Tama’s Transformative Journey with Mai-Wel: From Challenges to Triumphs

Brad’s big transformation!

Above: Brad's before and after shots of his haircut. Looking good Brad! Brad’s big transformation! How Brad built his confidence and skills for employment with MWLFS Brad started with Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS) four years ago during high school and continued with pre-employment supports upon graduating. When he first entered Mai-Wel’s program in high school, he struggled with his self esteem and confidence, and wasn’t sure what direction he [...]

Brad’s big transformation!

Grounded in Culture

Grounded in Culture Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions provides NDIS participants the ability to build their skills and confidence for employment through a program called Step Up. Over the past 10-weeks, participants have been attending a Grounds Maintenance Course at Kurri Kurri TAFE. Throughout this course, this group have been working on and improving the “Yarning Circle” which is located on the TAFE campus. Meeting with the TAFE Aboriginal Liaison officer, the group understood the cultural [...]

Grounded in Culture

Kerran’s completed his course with flying colours!

Kerran’s completed his course with flying colours! We had a chat to Kerran about his journey to training and employment with Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions. Kerran completed the Certificate II in Retail through the Australian Retailers Association and was supported by the Cessnock Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions team to complete this. “Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions provided assistance in many ways, such as letting me use the computers to complete my course, assisting me with scanning and uploading [...]

Kerran’s completed his course with flying colours!
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