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  If the last few years have taught us all anything it is that resilience is an important skill to develop to manage the challenges that life throws at you. Paul Cornish, a MAX customer from Tasmania, is... READ MORE

Thank you to Compass Group and to the following finalists in the Large Employer of the Year category for partnering with us to give every person, every chance. •    Apple •    Am... READ MORE

Congratulations to CoreStaff for recently taking out MAX’s Medium Employer of the Year Award. The medium business award was hotly contested as businesses from around the country with between 100 and 2000 emplo... READ MORE

The Admiral Motel in Bunbury has been recognised in MAX’s annual Employer of the Year Awards. We recently honoured three outstanding businesses in the small, medium, and large categories and the Admiral Motel ... READ MORE

Robert from MAX, Naomi and Alaric from Wolfpack Print   Alaric was clearly shy but we’ve always had a soft spot for youth and helping them out however we can,” she says.  “And when we found out abo... READ MORE

“This [award] means a huge amount to everybody involved in our business and we really pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion being a DNA piece in our business. We really do appreciate the acknowledgment and... READ MORE

  Now in a stable role as a Process Worker, her life has turned around. Her new employer has reported Peta is doing a fantastic job and is called in for additional shifts when required.  Peta’s M... READ MORE

“They’re the expert in their life and where they want to head, so we try to support that journey. The Foundation Skills Program is one of the opportunities we offer to do that,” he says.  READ MORE

“It’s a joy to witness and be part of, it gave me goose bumps,” says MAX Indigenous Mentor and Program Support Eddie Mills.  READ MORE

“CJs story is one of many that confirms Multhana’s commitment to empowering and progressing team members is paying off,” says MAX Managing Director, Deborah Homewood.  “We’re delighted to partner with the... READ MORE

Codie moved from her home in Adelaide to join the fun, vibrant and active Voyages community in remote Northern Territory in a journey to Australia's heartland. Codie is a proud Narungga and Ngarrindjeri woman*... READ MORE

Shaun Gray lives in Bundaberg, Queensland. He loves horror movies, video games, board games and has a passion for technology, bowling and fishing. He lives at home with his parents and his much loved dog Roxy. ... READ MORE

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects around 12 in every 100 Australians during their life*. Susan is one of those.    According to Beyond Blue, PTSD is a set of reactions that can d... READ MORE

Jazz is one of nearly 150 MAX customers who have joined the Voyages team since 2018.  Voyages provides recruits with fantastic training and development opportunities including through their Indigenous t... READ MORE

Looking to the future Jasmyne is hopeful she will be able to save money and one day buy her own home. Jasmyne is one of eight customers Emily has supported into suitable roles at the commercial laundry – suppo... READ MORE

Seema came to Australia from India in 2018.  While she speaks three languages, English is not her strongest. And, while she wanted to work, that meant employers were reluctant to give her a chance.  ... READ MORE

The Accommodation Association with Minor Hotels employ candidates of all backgrounds from MAX, with a focus on those who can meet the inherent requirements of the roles available regardless of background, inclu... READ MORE

A passion is born Robert found the course more enjoyable than he was expecting and understood the material more than he thought he would.  “That’s when I found my passion for education,” he says. ... READ MORE

For proud Torres-Strait Islander Teska, a secure job with a supportive employer has given her confidence and helped ease her depression. Since joining MAX, Teska’s team have witnessed and supported her journey... READ MORE

Congratulations Amy! We’re delighted to have played a part in your journey and look forward to seeing you invest in the women of the Central Coast community.  Find out more about our ParentsNext program. READ MORE

Marie Holford was passionate about working as a day care educator in her city of Adelaide but had felt unsupported over several years as she tried to achieve her childcare career goals. When she first came to ... READ MORE

After spending nearly 20 years caring for her children, including her son who lives with Autism and ADHD, Gawler local Tracey Scrimshaw has recently journeyed back into the workforce and into a role with InComP... READ MORE

MAX offices around the country will close at 12pm on Fri 24 December 2021 and re-open on Tues 4th January, 2022, at 8.30am. During this time, employment services customers can still use their online MyGov acco... READ MORE

Kirsty Brereton is the Business Manager at MAX Warragul and she saw something in the young woman – something underneath Jess’ self-confessed belligerent exterior. READ MORE

  For 37-year-old Raymond Jones, a combination of physical and mental health issues forced an end to his work as a labourer and forklift driver. Along with his health concerns, Raymond also battled some ... READ MORE

“A role came up at a local caravan supplier. Glenn is now working for them as a handyman and loving it,” she shares.  READ MORE

“The staff and management love having Jarrod as part of the team. He arrives each shift armed with a joke, bringing smiles and laughter to the workplace,” says Amanda. READ MORE

More than 40 MAX Disability Employment Services teams across the country have received five-star ratings from the Australian Government – the highest achievable rating – for outstanding work in their local comm... READ MORE

“It’s not a job thought I was going to do. I loved hospitality – being able to serve people and work with people. But now I get to do that – just in a different environment.  READ MORE

  With lockdown life seemingly becoming a norm in large parts of the country, and one in five Australians reporting high or very high levels of psychological distress in June 2021, there has never been a ... READ MORE

“One of the biggest challenges amongst mature-age Australians is a lack of self-confidence. We often see older candidates being too modest at the interview stage or uncertain about how their previous skills ar... READ MORE

After seeing Keshani’s skills in action throughout, our training team offered her a position at the completion of the internship. Keshani is now working part-time as a Project Officer within our RTO (0667). H... READ MORE

  MAX Solutions is delighted to announce it has made donations totalling $30,000 to support four valuable Australian charities.   MAX’s charitable arm, the MAX Foundation, makes regular donations to... READ MORE

Ian Watt, 61, has worked as part of the burial crew team at Castlebrook Memorial Park in Sydney for 24 years and was ‘part of the furniture’ before one day, whilst walking down the road, an accident left him wi... READ MORE

    If you’re new to Centrelink support payments, or it’s your first time back in a while, you may want to find out more about Government mutual obligation requirements and what they mean for you.&n... READ MORE

MAX is privileged to have been shortlisted with employer partner Rabobank for NESA’s prestigious Innovation in Disability Employment Award. The annual Award recognises businesses that innovate to support ... READ MORE

Australia’s largest employment services provider, MAX Solutions, has named Compass Group its Large Employer of the Year in recognition of the food and support service company’s campaign to promote workforce div... READ MORE

Large Employer category Compass Group, a previous winner of the MAX Employer of the Year Award, continues to provide national leadership on diversity and inclusion, with a track record of recruiting and reta... READ MORE

  It is almost certainly not a statement that Marci would accept, she claims no exceptionalism, but her strength of character and composure is a rare gift. Talking from her home in Hobart, with views out... READ MORE

22 March 2021 marks World Down Syndrome Day and we’re delighted to introduce one of our employer partners – Krofne. Krofne, meaning ‘donut’ in Croatian, is a social enterprise focused on providing meaningful e... READ MORE

MAX Solutions has received the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation in recognition of its commitment to promote gender equality. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency today awarded a cit... READ MORE

MAX has published its Annual Review for 2020 – providing an overview of performance across our employment, health and training services. In a year dominated by COVID-19, MAX was proud to support more than 219,... READ MORE

A majority of large employers intend to increase the size of their Indigenous Australian workforce in 2021. But those looking for work remain very cautious about the future, according to a new MAX report o... READ MORE

MAX is delighted to announce the latest nominations for its Employer of the Year Awards.  The annual awards recognise outstanding businesses that encourage inclusivity and diversity in their workforc... READ MORE

The health and safety of our customers and teams during COVID-19 is a priority for MAX.  Due to the announcement of a three-day lockdown in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Red... READ MORE

MAX offices around the country will close at 12.30pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and re-open on Monday 4th January, 2021, at 8.30am.  During this time, employment services customers can still use their online... READ MORE

MAX is delighted to announce the opening nominations for its 2020-21 Employer of the Year Awards. Every year, MAX runs the awards to recognise outstanding businesses that encourage inclusivity and diversity in... READ MORE

The health and safety of our customers and teams during COVID is a priority for MAX. Due to newly imposed restrictions in South Australia, the following offices are temporarily closed in Adelaide North: Eliz... READ MORE

  Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day 2020   Did you know that one in five Australians are affected by mental illness every year? Many more people have been impacted by the current COVID... READ MORE

When we think of people who inspire us to achieve in the face of enormous challenges, we think of customers like Kim Muscat.  Kim’s journey proves nothing is impossible for people who are determined and motiva... READ MORE

Can you imagine a brighter way to begin your grocery shop, than seeing Laura’s smiling face at the door? Judging by the enthusiastic way she greets customers, it might be hard to imagine that Laura’s pursuit o... READ MORE

COVID-19 might have changed the way we work for good. Twitter recently said it will allow its staff to work from home ‘forever’. Other companies are reporting a surge in employees who aren’t as interested in th... READ MORE

As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, and Australians start to relax into the ‘new normal,’ many people from the performing arts and music industries wait side stage, uncertain of when the next act for th... READ MORE

MAX Solutions’ pioneering work with Collins Foods Limited, the operator of KFC and Sizzler restaurant chains, has been recognised in this year’s National Employment Services Awards (NESA).  MAX was praised for... READ MORE

Bipolar Australia, which advocates for people living with bipolar disorder, has received a $5,000 cheque from the charitable foundation of Australia’s largest employment services provider, MAX Solutions. Over ... READ MORE

“The grant will contribute to our Sydney Cluster Assessment Centre in July. This is a pilot program that will provide a unique opportunity to multiple employers to access and hire autistic talent within their w... READ MORE

MAX Employment Maitland customer Keith after securing new position as coach driver.   33-year-old Keith came to MAX Employment Maitland in mid-2016. He has dyslexia, was depressed and at risk of being ma... READ MORE

The MAX Solutions and Brain Injury Australia (BIA) partnership is helping to build awareness of services and supports available for people with an acquired brain injury. Through the partnership, BIA’s constitu... READ MORE

“We have been able to employ Indigenous applicants through the Job Ready Program, and it is through working with various employment providers, including MAX Employment, that we are able to source and train Indi... READ MORE