Prime Ministers Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002 - Best Participant
Winner Best Participant - Peter Harvey
Finalist Best Participant - Maria Tzirakis
Finalist Best Participant - Darryle Glen
Award: Winner Best Participant
Name: Peter Harvey, Pialba QLD
From left to right: The Hon Warren Truss MP, Member for Wide Bay (QLD)
The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Minister For Employment and Workplace Relations, Mr Peter Harvey, Winner Best Participant, Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002, Mr Gerard Crotty, Skill Centred Regional Queensland, The Hon Mal Brough MP, Minister for Employment Services
Description
Peter Harvey, of Pialba, QLD, has won the Best Participant Award at the Prime Minister’s Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002. The award recognises the contribution Peter has made in helping provide quality services and facilities to his local community, as well as his personal achievements during his placement.
Peter’s Work for the Dole placement was with the Fair Haven Retirement Village. He was given the responsibility of managing and organising activities. Peter developed specialist skills by working closely with dementia patients and he organised field outings that resulted in more outdoor activities for residents. He also drove residents to and from their activities.
Peter had the opportunity to work temporarily at the centre in the capacity of activity officer when the activity officer was on leave. When a vacancy arose at a local respite care centre, Peter was employed because of his reputation and the experience he gained at Fair Haven.
Peter plans to study occupational therapy at university using the Training Credits he earned during his Work for the Dole placement.
Work for the Dole participants acquire a variety of work skills and gain experience in working as part of a team as well as independently. They also gain satisfaction from knowing that their work is helping to improve their local community. At the completion of their placement, participants receive a Training Credit up to the value of $800 to pursue further training and a Passport to Employment to help them gain paid employment.
Award: Finalist Best Participant
Name: Maria Tzirakis, Ryde NSW
From left to right: The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Minister For Employment and Workplace Relations, Ms Maria Tzirakis, Finalist Best Participant, Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002, The Hon Mal Brough MP, Minister for Employment Services
Description
Maria Tzirakis of Ryde, NSW, has won a finalist award at the Prime Minister’s Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002. The award, in the Best Participant category, recognises the contribution Maria has made in helping provide quality services and facilities to her local community, as well as his personal achievements during her placement.
Maria’s Work for the Dole placement was with Vision Valley Trail Blazers where she learnt new skills in cutting trails in stone, constructing walking trails, landscaping, concreting, building outdoor furniture, and using a variety of tools and equipment.
Prior to starting her Work for the Dole placement, Maria was keen to pursue a career in childcare, and had been unable to gain a place in a TAFE childcare course. During her placement, she completed her Senior First Aid Certificate, a prerequisite for childcare. As a result of this activity and her first aid qualification, Maria found part-time employment at a local after-school care centre looking after children and is about to commence a childcare course using the Training Credits she earned during her Work for the Dole placement.
Work for the Dole participants acquire a variety of work skills and gain experience in working as part of a team as well as independently. They also gain satisfaction from knowing that their work is helping to improve their local community. At the completion of their placement, participants receive a Training Credit up to the value of $800 to pursue further training and a Passport to Employment to help them gain paid employment.
Award: Finalist Best Participant
Name: Darryle Glen, Eaglehawk VIC
From left to right: Senator Tsebin Tchen, Senator for Victoria, The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Minister For Employment and Workplace Relations, Mr Darryle Glen, Finalist Best Participant, Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002, The Hon Mal Brough MP, Minister for Employment Services
Description
Darryle Glen of Eaglehawk, VIC, has won a finalist award at the Prime Minister’s Work for the Dole Achievement Awards 2002. The award, in the Best Participant category, recognises the contribution Darryle has made in helping provide quality services and facilities to his local community, as well as his personal achievements during his placement.
Prior to commencing his Work for the Dole placement, Darryle had some experience as a labourer but was unemployed for 11 years. He participated on the Eaglehawk Community Skills Project which involved constructing cages for recycling of cardboard and creating products from recycled goods. Darryle learnt new skills in cutting scrap metal, creating barbecues out of old heaters, cutting firewood, serving customers and sorting work tools for resale.
Darryle received his backhoe and front end loader licence during his Eaglehawk Community Skills placement and has since obtained employment managing a transfer station.
Work for the Dole participants acquire a variety of work skills and gain experience in working as part of a team as well as independently. They also gain satisfaction from knowing that their work is helping to improve their local community. At the completion of their placement, participants receive a Training Credit up to the value of $800 to pursue further training and a Passport to Employment to help them gain paid employment.