Manufacturing Your Career with IDEAL: Mackay pilot wraps up with 8 graduates

By Janek

Ideal Placements and the Manufacturing Queensland Hub Mackay delivered a 6-week pilot giving eight young men real-world exposure to local manufacturing pathways— from trade assistant roles to apprenticeships. Over six weeks, participants toured worksites, met local tradespeople, and took part in hands-on learning to test where they felt most ready to start—diving straight into an … Continued

IDEAL Placements Set to Become a Proud Member of the are-able Group to Strengthen Community Support

By Janek

A new chapter is about to begin, as IDEAL Placements is set to become a proud member of the are-able Group, a move designed to strengthen local services and expand community impact across regional Queensland. The announcement was made on Saturday 14 June 2025, during IDEAL Placements’ 30th Birthday Gala Dinner in Mackay. Speaking at the event, are-able Board Chair Annabel Cussen shared … Continued