Yorta Yorta woman and Ganbina Employment and Training Program Project Officer Dayna Seymour wants to encourage Aboriginal youth to access the support available to them, which she benefited from as young Aboriginal person.
“I was in Ganbina’s employment program in high school and it helped me get an after-school job at Target.
“Ganbina also paid for my childcare course, which led to a five-year career in that industry.
“After that I felt I was ready for a career change so I reached out to Ganbina again who were able to help me look for other positions,” she said.
Dayna wants to remind Aboriginal youth Ganbina is a voluntary program, whose support extends beyond high school.
“I was with Ganbina’s employment program at 18 and then came back at 22,” she said.
“I think it’s important to remind people Ganbina is a voluntary program and they can help you no matter where you’re at in your employment journey.
“A lot of local Aboriginal participants need reminding that we offer our services until the age of 25, so we want local community to know our support is there post secondary school.”
Key services Aboriginal youth aged 15 and over can access include help with resume writing, job applications, job interview skills and understanding your rights at work.
Ganbina also offers one-on-one career mentoring, access to TAFE and university networks, scholarship information for training, funding support for uniforms, course fees and other items relating to training and/or employment expenses.
Dayna stresses it doesn’t matter where you’re at in your employment and training journey, Ganbina is here to help.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re at in your employment and training journey. Whatever your current level of education is, or if you have limited experience in the workforce, Ganbina can support and work with you to achieve your goals,” she said.
Aboriginal youth aged 15 to 25 who are interested in accessing Ganbina’s employment and training services, are encouraged to get in contact with Dayna directly.
“The best way to find out what help we can offer you is by emailing me at dayna@ganbina.com.au or phone the Ganbina office on 5821 7333 and ask to speak to Dayna,” she said.
By Samantha Lenkic
