Employment — NDIS & Ex-Jail or Institution.
The Green Collar assists job seekers to build a bridge from their current circumstances to gainful employment, using the power of peer support and a holistic, practical program.
A toolkit built for the real obstacles
Our employment support offers ex-jail, or similar institutions, with a meaningful toolkit to finding work and — more importantly — purpose. We understand the issues you may be facing, from mental health to regret and fear around how employers will view your application. Our team have been there, and will show you ways to overcome typical obstacles.
We work closely with various employers, NFPs and program managers in the reintegration space, and partner with Workforce Australia and Wise Employment to deliver a peer-led support service for justice-affected men and women.
What's included
- Personalised one-to-one mentoring for suitable men and women
- Resume, ID and work-clothes support
- Interview preparation, including how to talk about your record
- Direct introductions to partner employers across Australia
- Ongoing post-placement check-ins so the job sticks
- Wrap-around referrals: legal, AOD, rehab and mental-health support
Take a flyer with you.
Two short PDFs that explain what we offer — easy to share with a case worker, parole officer, family member or employer.
Ex-jail & ex-institution employment flyer
A quick read on how The Green Collar bridges from incarceration or institutional life to real, paid work — peer mentors, partner employers and wrap-around support. Terms of engagement vary — mostly free.
Open PDFNDIS peer support flyer
How we support NDIS participants — lived-experience mentors, social connection through the Brigade, and a steady path toward meaningful work and community.
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