Coles Riverside Plaza, Shepparton

Coles Riverside Plaza partners with Ganbina to provide jobs and work experience roles to young indigenous people.

Store Manger Josh Poort says: "By helping to source employees for various roles within the store, Ganbina effectively works like a recruitment agency for us.

"They also continue to work with the young people once they are placed in a job here, mentoring them and supporting them on an ongoing basis. This in effect helps us to create a more stable and more skilled workforce.

"As an organisation, Ganbina is great, they are one of the best groups I know working in the area of indigenous youth and they are very well regarded by people here.

"We have a very constructive relationship with them which benefits both of us."

"We have a lot of time for Ganbina. They are a very hands on organisation, helping young people in practical ways to be the best they can be."

Wayne Dagger, Store Manager,
Kmart Shepparton

Kmart, Shepparton

Kmart provides employment opportunities and coaching activities to young people on the Ganbina program.

Store Manager Wayne Dagger says: "We have formed a very solid partnership with Ganbina and work with them in a number of ways to support the young people on their programs.

"Firstly, we provide a range of employment opportunities here in the store.

"Secondly, we are also developing a program of coaching activities to help young people understand what employers are looking for when they hire new employees.

"One example of this is a mock interview program where they can gain experience in a 'safe' environment on how to carry out a successful interview. The aim here is to help them to make the most of their interview opportunities, not only with Kmart, but with other employers too."