Exploring a vehicle for collaboration
Holly Ambrosino2022-04-19T12:55:15+10:00The Concern Australia team shared the impact and reach of Hand Brake Turn and fiXit to representatives from Bosch, the largest auto parts supplier in the world.
Celebrating 16 years of service
Holly Ambrosino2022-03-24T12:00:12+11:00As part of the celebration, Concern Australia CEO Michelle Crawford was invited to share a few words reflecting on Andrew’s efforts over 16 years as a Chaplain through Concern Australia at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre.
#IWD22 Women in Leadership with Georgette Wardan
Holly Ambrosino2022-03-10T15:36:00+11:00This week we take the opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women at Concern Australia. From all perspectives, we believe that the contribution of women to our organisation is gigantic and, greatly enables the work we are able to do.
Mark’s success – a Hand Brake Turn story
Holly Ambrosino2021-08-03T13:22:05+10:00Mark is a graduate from our flagship Hand Brake Turn program who successfully stepped into full-time employment upon completing the course. We were honored to be able to support him where necessary to ensure he secured a career in an industry that he loves.
Growing up in a warzone inspires Issam’s care for the vulnerable
Holly Ambrosino2021-05-21T16:08:22+10:00Issam Alameh has joined our Living, Learning & Earning team as our Financial Inclusion Support Worker. He’s one of the seven new staff members who have come on board through the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative.
Stephanie Armstrong joins the Concern Australia Board
Holly Ambrosino2021-07-09T10:39:31+10:00Meet Stephanie Armstrong, the second of our two newest Board members.
Meet our new Board Member, Nathan Linton
Holly Ambrosino2021-07-09T10:40:24+10:00Find out why Nathan is excited about being part of our team and making a difference for vulnerable young people.
Edy’s long-term commitment to mentoring young people
Holly Ambrosino2021-06-04T11:17:12+10:00Edward Chirenda has been a volunteer Live-In Mentor with Concern Australia for more than five years, showing great commitment to the wellbeing of multiple vulnerable young people he has shared a home with. "It really provides you with an opportunity to impact someone’s life!" he says.
Staff profile: Geoff Manton
Holly Ambrosino2020-03-10T10:38:10+11:00We were delighted to welcome Geoff Manton to the Concern Australia family in February in the newly-created role of General Manager Education, Enterprise and Innovation. As part of the Executive Team, Geoff's role will include growing the life-changing work of our education programs, Hand Brake Turn and Values for Life.
Board Chair profile: Jon Ma
Holly Ambrosino2020-03-05T14:46:15+11:00Jon Ma joined the Concern Australia Board in 2018. With David Eldridge stepping down from the Board, Jon has taken on the important role of Board Chair. We sat down with Jon to ask a few questions about his experience, background, and why he's passionate about Concern Australia's work.