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NatalieParticipant

“I want to personally thank you for supporting me for such a long time. You have been such an integral part of my career journey. You inspired me, challenged me, and kept me on track, and I very much appreciate it. Thank you for helping me realise my purpose, for being an ear when I needed a sounding board, and for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself.”

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Elena, Matt's MumParent

“Tilley has spent an enormous amount of time working with Matt, not just interview skills but in terms of what he likes to do, what he wants to do, what is easy for him, what is hard for him. When I listened to their meetings over Covid
times on Zoom and listened to the way Tilley spoke with Matt it was excellent.”

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Calco Trusses and TimberEmployer

“We started working with 4gr when we were looking for someone to complete a few small jobs around our timber yard. Arthur completed his work placement with us, and we quickly found that his enthusiasm for the role would lead to meaningful ongoing employment. Over the time that Arthur has been employed with us his role has grown and developed along with him. Through ongoing support and communication between 4gr and management, Arthur receives regular employment mentoring
to ensure he is thriving in the workplace.”

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LorettaParticipant

“When I started with 4gr I was working in the supported employment industry (ADE). And all I wanted to do was to find work in the open employment field. I also attended the Work Simulation classes that 4gr run which was to help me understand what I needed to learn while looking for jobs and also career paths and their networks. I spent lots of time working out what was needed and how we would go about doing things. I have now been working in open employment for 2 years and I have a permanent part time role. I am so glad to be earning a proper wage and working with people from all over Geelong and the world and learning about their culture and trying to understand their accents.”

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Tania, Ben's MumParent

“Once Ben started working with 4gr we actually could not believe the difference in Ben’s confidence. I think being able to go into the workforce, being included in the working unit, he did years of volunteering before he gained paid employment, but just that sense of worth that someone is willing to pay him for his time and knowledge has actually been quite life changing. Every family member has commented and said he seems so much happier, confident and organised, it has been life changing. He was recently included in a team photo at his place of employment and he was very chuffed that they included him.”

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BB's Doggy Day CareEmployer

“4gr has been fantastic in supplying support to our staff involved in their program. From providing an employment mentor to assisting with communication skills and understanding company policies and procedures,
they have been able to help our staff members each step of the way. The support of 4gr has allowed us as a company to provide employment to diverse staff, knowing that we have their assistance in the challenging
transition of entering the employment field.”