Mai-Wel has grown its footprint in Lake Macquarie, building on a 65-year history supporting people across the Hunter to build skills, grow confidence, and participate in community life in ways that are meaningful and sustainable. Â
Established in Maitland as a disability support organisation, the not-for-profit now supports a wide range of individuals across the region, including services delivered in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Dungog, Singleton and Muswellbrooke.
A key part of this growth is Mai-Wel’s Inclusive Employment Australia services, which support people with injury, a health or medical condition, disability, or those entering the workforce for the first time to find and keep meaningful work, while partnering with local employers to build inclusive workplaces.
The program also allows support for individuals already employed who may require support to maintain their current role or aspects of it due to various reasons.
For Lake Macquarie, this means more local access to tailored employment support for job seekers, and a trusted partner for businesses wanting to strengthen inclusive hiring and retention. This expansion also supports businesses and industries in Lake Macquarie facing staff shortages by connecting them with work-ready people and practical, ongoing employment support.
Inclusive employment is about more than securing a job. It is about the right match, building confidence and skills, and having ongoing support in place so people can succeed and thrive in the workplace.
Alongside employment services, Mai-Wel delivers a full range of supports that help people and families across different life stages, including disability support, social and community participation, career support for school leavers and parents and other community services that strengthen independence, connection and wellbeing.
To learn more about Mai-Wel and the services available across the Hunter Region, visit maiwel.com.au.
