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OCTEC Success Stories

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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.

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Nurbe finds hope through mentorship and support

Struggling to maintain work since she arrived in Australia, OCTEC Jobs Victoria assisted Nurbe to find long term employment.

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Shane beats injury to thrive at new Bakery job

With OCTEC’s support, Shane beat his injury to thrive in his new job at Bakery Republic.

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Mentorship helped Kyle secure a valuable job

Mentorship and OCTEC support presented Kyle with a meaningful employment opportunity.

Seliena and Karen placed at Kal'ang Respite Care

Resilient grandmothers, Seliena and Karen, find new purpose in aged care jobs.

Stuart so impressed with job he buys the business!

We’ve all heard the phrase: “I was so impressed, I bought the company.” Now, this is usually the domain of Hollywood celebrities or business tycoons with very deep pockets.