Jigsaw Australia

Happy New Year to our amazing Jigsaw community! 🎉 As we kick off 2025, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to each of you for making the past year so special. Your dedication, hard work, and positivity truly make Jigsaw a great place to be. Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and another year of success together. Wishing you all a year full of happiness, health, and memorable moments! 🌟

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven organisation!

🚀 We're Hiring: National Sales Manager 🚀 Jigsaw is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to lead our sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and build strong relationships with corporate and government clients across Australia. In this role, you'll manage a dynamic team, develop national sales strategies, and ensure alignment with our mission to create meaningful employment pathways for people with disability. With 10+ years of sales experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for inclusion, you'll help drive the growth of a social enterprise that makes a real difference. If you're ready to lead with purpose, apply now! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gqUA9FFa

🎧 We're thrilled to be featured on the latest episode of the Research for Social Impact Podcast! In this conversation, Sally McGeoch, a PhD candidate at Swinburne University, delves into how cross-sector collaboration can help Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) expand their impact. Sally shares valuable insights from her research, which includes work with Jigsaw, and discusses how strategic partnerships can drive growth within the WISE sector. With almost 17 years of experience in philanthropy, business, and social enterprise, Sally highlights the power of collaboration when addressing complex social issues and creating meaningful employment opportunities. Tune in to learn more about how social enterprises like Jigsaw are helping build a more inclusive and sustainable employment landscape in Australia. 🎙️✨ https://lnkd.in/g9vpkn3W

Are you, or a person you support, nearing the end of the schooling journey? The transition from high school to post-school is a significant time of change: change in routines, change to supports, and a shift in the mindset and identity of the person and their support network. All of this change can be quite overwhelming, but we have a webinar that could help put your mind at ease. Hosted by Lisa and Alex, they will help you consider: – What is important to me/my person post-school? – How does the role of the family and informal supports change post-school? – What do I want to experience, and how do I want my post-school weeks to look? To watch, head to our webinar page: https://lnkd.in/gKxm8jRt

Meet Martin, a passionate trainer at our Adelaide hub, dedicated to making a difference in the disability sector. Martin’s drive comes from a deeply personal place. His sister, Claudia, has Down syndrome and suffered a stroke that left her paralysed on her left side. Despite being told she’d never walk again, Claudia defied the odds with loving, professional support and regained mobility, leading a healthy and fulfilling life. She worked full-time for many years before retiring at 54. Martin has seen firsthand how inclusion in the workforce boosts confidence, independence, and purpose. Now, he’s dedicated to ensuring others with disability have the same opportunities, breaking down barriers and shifting public perceptions about their abilities. Through Jigsaw, Martin helps trainees grow and find their true potential. For him, it’s all about empowering others, just as his sister was empowered. Read more about Martin’s story here: https://lnkd.in/gAHHRHEA

We’re thrilled to be featured in this fantastic article by Riotact! 🌟 Did you know that one in seven Australians aged 0-64 has a disability, and that people with disability are twice as likely to face barriers when it comes to finding employment? At Jigsaw, we’re committed to changing that. We’re working to create an inclusive, effective, and sustainable pathway to employment for those who are often overlooked. Read more about our pathway to employment that is helping wonderful trainees like Kaitlyn on their way to securing mainstream employment: https://lnkd.in/g6yesrTZ

Our very own Chuck Smeeton, National Training Manager at Jigsaw, will be presenting at CollabConnect: Bridging Ideas and Impact this Friday the 6th December at RMIT University. He'll be chatting about growing impact through collaboration, with insights drawn from our own collaborations and partnerships with organisations such as Allianz and their people Glenn Slater. This will be an inspiring event, bringing together social entrepreneurs, academics, students, and industry leaders—all united to drive collaboration and positive social change. Head to https://lnkd.in/g7mytdyf to check out the impressive lineup of speakers and book your tickets.

Yesterday was International Day of People with Disability, and in recognition of this important day, we’re proud to highlight our partnership with Allianz Australia, which has provided amazing opportunities for our participants to thrive in the workplace. Since 2021, Allianz has welcomed talented Jigsaw trainees like Daniel, who now excels as a Claims Services Officer in their Personal Injury team. Daniel’s journey is a testament to the transformative impact of inclusive workplaces, where people with disability can build confidence, acquire new skills, and excel in meaningful roles.

Today is International Day of People With Disability, and this year's theme is 'Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for a sustainable and inclusive future'. Our organisation is lucky to have many persons with disability taking on impactful roles as leaders, but today we wanted to highlight the story of Conor Merrigan. Conor is a Jigsaw graduate working at Westpac in their Records Management department. With the recent transition of four new Jigsaw graduates to the Records Management team, Conor has stepped up into a mentor role, providing support and guidance to his newest team members to ensure a smooth and successful transition. “Moving to a new job can sometimes be nerve-racking. It's important to provide support because it helps boost confidence. All four of the graduates have been showing improvements in this area during their time with Westpac,” said Conor. To read more about Conor's story of leadership and professional growth, head to our blog: https://lnkd.in/gaqGmVxq Let’s continue working together to create opportunities for people with disability to thrive in leadership roles. ID: Six Westpac employees are standing together in front of a wall that has signage on it.