By Janek
Last week, the Walkabout Barber bus brought a powerful three-day initiative to Mackay, fostering connection, inclusion, and community spirit. Thanks to Mackay’s own Jeanette Morgan, who was instrumental in bringing this vital service to North Queensland, the event welcomed a diverse range of individuals. This included people experiencing homelessness, those living with disability, local community … Continued
By Janek
IDEAL Placements has joined teams and participants across the are-able group to mark National Reconciliation Week 2026 through the All In Leaves of Country project. The project brought together contributions from sites across the group. Staff and participants collected fallen native leaves from their local communities, decorated them, and acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the … Continued
By Janek
A participant in Bowen recently faced a challenging time after losing his employment. Feeling low and uncertain about his next steps, he reached out to our IDEAL Placements team for support. He had previously achieved a 12-week employment outcome, but a holiday overseas meant he returned to find himself without work, impacting his mental health … Continued
By Janek
At IDEAL Placements, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are incredibly proud of the recent achievements from our ‘Building a Future’ project in Mackay. This 13-week programme, delivered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative, recently celebrated the graduation of its first intake, marking a significant step forward for many … Continued
By Janek
IDEAL Placement’s new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Rockhampton office marked International Day of People with Disability with an introductory open day for invited community guests. Capricornia staff welcomed attendees, guided them through the new office, and provided an overview of IEA and our work in the region. PowerPoint presentations displayed throughout the space sparked strong … Continued
By Janek
Ideal Placements joined community members on the Bowen foreshore to celebrate NAIDOC Week with great company, storytelling, and unforgettable bush tucker. We were proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week on the beautiful Bowen foreshore alongside community members and participants. The afternoon was filled with laughter, shared stories, and hands-on cultural learning—reminding us why NAIDOC is such … Continued
