Stories

OCTEC Success Stories

alt="Participant from OCTEC's disability employment services (DES) Hampton Park secures kitchenhand position at MDK Restaurant"

Chandra’s culinary skills shine in new job

With OCTEC's support, 64-year-old Chandra overcame multiple barriers to find joy and success in her new culinary job.

alt="Participant from OCTEC's disability employment services (DES) in Surry Hills returns to the workforce after long employment hiatus due to mobility issues"

Dome overcomes injuries to re-enter the workforce

Having not worked since 2015, Dome longed to get back in the workforce. Thanks to OCTEC's support, he was able to overcome his injuries and go back to work.

alt="Participant from OCTEC's disability employment services (DES) in Wetherill Park lands a role in childcare thanks to consultant help"

Overcoming mental health to gain employment

Tabetha’s employment journey with OCTEC shows how strong consultant support can transform jobseekers.

alt="Participant from OCTEC's disability employment services (DES) in Woy Woy gets back in the workforce as a security guard"

Bryn’s return to employment as a security guard

With OCTEC's support and guidance, Bryn overcame his mental heath barriers to find a fulfilling job in security.

Dezaleigh overcomes barriers to achieve her dreams

Dezaleigh overcame significant barriers to achieve her dream job in childcare thanks to OCTEC TtW's support.

alt="OCTEC donations to Orange food service charities"

OCTEC donates to food service charities

OCTEC is helping out with the cost of living crisis in Orange, NSW, by donating $15,000 each to the Orange Uniting Church and FoodCare Orange.

Wes finds hope with new job opportunity

Despite facing significant barriers to employment, OCTEC Jobs Victoria supported Wes’ transformation to secure a rewarding position at Tamar Cabinets.

Empowering youth through culinary employment

Twin chefs Ben and David Allcock partner with OCTEC Transition to Work to empower young workers.

OCTEC and Gold Coast Bakeries partner to change lives

A new relationship has been born: OCTEC Gold Coast and Gold Coast Bakeries are now in partnership to employ members of the Disability Employment Services community.