Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) which this year is focussing on helping others to #lookbeyond and challenge their attitudes & assumptions about disability. At The Bridge, our vision is to have a connected society where people of all abilities achieve their full ...potential. It’s something we are passionate about and strive for every day.

To mark this important day and its message, The Bridge held BBQ lunches at one of their Connects community sites (Webb Street Day Service) and their Employment sites (The Bridge Works factory) for all participants and employees to attend.

Everyone was encouraged to take some time out to have some lunch and for participants and employees to mingle, share stories, and enjoy the sunshine. Much fun was had, and it was a great way for the whole company to get together and celebrate this important day.

#idpwd #lookbeyond #thebridgeinc #thebridgeconnects #thebridgeemployment
#connectedsociety

“This is a gift! At The Bridge everyone is seen as an individual with a set of gifts and things to offer. And our job is to help them find that and then to pursue that.” - This year’s International Day of People with Disability theme is #LookBeyond , something that we do every day at The ...Bridge to celebrate all our participants’ individuality. You can see that in this wonderful story of our Volunteer Coordinator Gabriel, whose personal experience of having a daughter with autism makes her that much more passionate about her job supporting people with disabilities. We love having you in the team Gabriel!

It’s National Career Development Month! We love watching our participants and staff grow through employment. Lesley is a great example - from Support Worker to Training and Support Officer, she has come such a long way since she joined us at The Bridge. Now she gets to help our participants with ...their career development as well! Great work Lesley, we can’t wait to see where your career takes you next...

If you are looking for a fulfilling career - please send through your CV to hrhelpdesk@thebridgeinc.org.au. Please see our current job opportunities at https://thebridgeinc.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us/.

Last week, our participants at Youth Jobs Now! attended the Community Lunch which is held by our partners at Noble Park Community Centre. They served lunch to 144 people which was a huge effort! Well done guys!

Justin is a mad keen Tigers fan who loves exploring Victoria through The Bridge Getaways! So far his favourite adventure with us has been go-karting! Where would you like to explore?

Tatjiana is an all-rounder at The Bridge and enjoys several of our services. Not only is she a superstar Supported Employee at The Bridge Employment Works, but she also loves growing her training and skills at Youth Jobs Now! This is as well as enjoying the online discos through Connects Getaways! ...We love being able to offer her a number of services so she can lead a full life.

To enquire about what services could be suitable for you, please email us at enquiries@thebridgeinc.org.au

It’s a family affair! We often think of our participants as family at The Bridge. At our Youth Jobs Now! this is true! Our amazing Youth Jobs Now! leader Nicky was inspired to work at The Bridge because of how much her daughter Doria loves being a participant here.

The Bridge Inc and Soap Aid is happy to announce a new partnership!

The Bridge Inc together with Soap Aid will partner to save the lives of vulnerable children and families in Australia and around the world, and provide more employment opportunities to people with disability as well as ...young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Through Soap Aid’s unique circular economy initiative, The Bridge Employment will employ staff to be involved in the soap recycling process, including soap sorting, packaging, logistics and much more at Soap Aid’s recycling plant, soon to be located with The Bridge Works in Cheltenham Road, Dandenong.

Wayne Broomhall, Business Manager at The Bridge Works (pictured) said "We are very excited at the latest partnership here at The Bridge Works and to be enhancing both the lives of those in need within developing countries and our supported workers."

Celebrating milestones at The Bridge!

We had a very special tea at Head Office today to recognise and celebrate the service of two of our staff members. Jarrod Reaper (Connects Getaways Coordinator) and Helen Shone (Senior Finance Officer) have been working at The Bridge for 20 years and ...15 years – wow!

Pictured with CEO, Mary-Jane Stolp, both Jarrod and Helen were awarded certificates & hampers and celebrated with cake whilst reflecting on their career journeys at The Bridge. So why have they worked at The Bridge for so long? Both said their years of service were down to a great team culture, the ability to progress their careers and rewarding work which helps others every day.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career and fancy working with superstars like Jarrod and Helen - please send through your CV to enquiries@thebridgeinc.org.au. Please see our current job opportunities at https://thebridgeinc.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us/.