Job Seeker Success Stories

Through our work with job seekers we have achieved great success. A story close to our heart is Emma's story.  Emma, a 36-year-old woman, had been unemployed for 168 weeks when she was referred to MAX Employment. Battling a 20-year drug and alcohol addiction and many barriers to employment, this is Emma’s story.

Emma says: I was using around $1000 worth of heroin a day. I was on a real backward slide. I had been charged a few times and it looked like I was going to go to jail.

Erin-Lea (Employment Consultant) says: Emma lacked direction. Lack of interview techniques. Lack of clothing. No recent workforce experience. No suitable resume. She had a criminal history. There were many barriers that Emma thought was going to stop her getting into work so I identified MAXimusSolutions Australia Health as being the best option.

Emma: I didn’t think they could do much for me. I had made my own path. There was no one who could change it for me. And then I met Elisabet.

Elisabet (Health Services Officer): It was a challenging situation. However, I could see that Emma was motivated and determined to succeed, so that was enough for me to start working with her.

Erin-Lea: A position became vacant in the local area as a nursery hand and we got her an interview. Emma came in and got her interview clothes, went for the interview and was successful in getting the job.

Emma: Everyone here was so helpful. This place has done everything for me. I haven’t used heroin in eight to nine months and my life is good. It’s the best it’s ever been!

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