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For Ebony, art had always been a quiet passion 🎨

With support from VERTO’s Transition to Work program and the encouragement of her Case Manager, Robyn, the 20-year-old from Sherwood has gone from creating artwork at home to proudly exhibiting her paintings at the Kyogle Gallery.

Along the way, Ebony has built confidence, found her voice, and started believing in her talent and future.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that success looks different for everyone, and sometimes all it takes is someone believing in you.

👉 Read Ebony’s story: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RjbH0

A friendly reminder that all NSW VERTO offices will be closed on Monday, 8 June 2026 for the King’s Birthday public holiday and will reopen as usual on Tuesday, 9 June.

Wherever the long weekend takes you, we hope it’s filled with rest, good company and a little time to recharge. Stay safe and take care 💛

🌟 Wow! We have been blown away by the response to our National Reconciliation Week Colouring-in Competition!

We've received so many wonderful entries from talented young artists already, and it's clear everyone is having a lot of fun getting involved. 💛

Because of the incredible interest, we're extending the competition until Wednesday, 10 June 2026 to give even more children the chance to participate.

🎨 Children aged 12 and under can still enter for a chance to win an Indigenous prize pack valued at $250.

👉 Download the colouring sheet here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0XYQ80

*Terms and conditions apply.

💛 Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment where they feel supported, heard and capable of succeeding.

As we celebrate National Reconciliation Week, Bailey Beckingham’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact culturally safe and supportive learning environments can have on confidence, self-belief and future opportunities.

Through VERTO’s Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program in Charlestown, Bailey found the support she needed to grow in confidence, secure her first job and start working toward her dream career in the beauty industry.

👉 Read Bailey’s inspiring journey here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0XGZs0

Through SEE, Bailey found a learning environment where she could thrive Bailey found confidence, purpose and her first job through VERTO’s SEE program. After struggling in mainstream schooling, the 16-year-old Kamilaroi young woman is now balancing work, study and big d

⏰ Just under a week to go!

If you're a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in the Taree region, don't miss this free opportunity to strengthen your business skills and prepare for the future.

Our 2026 Future-Ready Workshop will explore practical money management strategies and introduce easy-to-use AI tools that can help save time, streamline tasks, and boost productivity.

📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
🕘 9:30am – 2pm
📍 Taree University Campus

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and practical insights that you can put into action straight away.

👉 Secure your place today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QWPD0

💡Calling small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Taree!

Join us at the Taree University Campus for our 2026 Future-Ready Workshop, a free one-day event delivered through VERTO’s Self-Employment Assistance program and facilitated by Julie Humphris-Business Life Guide.

Designed for current and future business owners, the workshop will help you build confidence with money management while exploring practical AI tools that can help simplify everyday tasks, save time, and improve productivity.

📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
🕘 9:30am – 2pm

Don’t miss out on a great chance to build practical skills, gain fresh insights, and connect with like-minded people in a supportive environment.

👉 Reserve your spot today: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QWPD0

💛 Connection, conversation and community 🌿

It was wonderful to see so many local parents and carers join us for our recent Parent Pathways Morning Tea in Orange.

The event provided a welcoming space for families to take a break, enjoy a cuppa, connect with others and hear practical wellbeing advice from local health professionals.

A special thank you to the teams from Wholechild Specialists and Canobolas Kids Health for sharing their knowledge and helping make the morning so valuable for everyone who attended.

Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, which is why opportunities to come together, share experiences and build connections are so important. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a warm and supportive atmosphere 💛

💛 During National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to celebrate Dubbo locals Nash Powell and Latita Sharpley, who are taking exciting steps forward after being accepted into the Guyulgang Futures Program.

With support from the Workforce Australia team in Dubbo, both participants have been working hard to build confidence, strengthen their employability skills and create new opportunities for themselves.

Delivered by ACEREZ, Skillset and Yilabara, the program supports Indigenous people, women and job seekers across the Dubbo and Wellington regions through practical learning, mentoring and pathways into employment in a culturally safe and supportive environment.

To further support their journey, both participants are also completing VERTO’s Laptop to Launch course, helping them build digital skills commonly used in today’s workplace.

It’s been wonderful seeing them embrace these opportunities and back themselves every step of the way 💛

A friendly reminder to our ACT community that VERTO offices in the ACT will be closed this Monday for National Reconciliation Day and will reopen on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful long weekend 💛

In recognition of Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to share Diana’s story 💙

At 61, Casino local Diana Strong is proving it’s never too late to start again.

After facing a number of challenges, Diana took a chance on herself with support from VERTO’s Workforce Australia program.

Today, she’s back working in the cleaning industry and thriving across two roles, building her confidence, independence, and a future she’s proud of.

👉 Read Diana’s story: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0PJZ20

At 61, Diana found her way back into employment with the support of Workforce Australia At 61, Diana rebuilt her confidence and returned to work with support from VERTO’s Workforce Australia program. From facing barriers to securing two roles, her journey shows it’s never too late to

🤝 This National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June), we’re reminded that reconciliation takes all of us.

The 2026 theme, All In, encourages every Australian to step forward, listen, learn, and play a part in creating a more inclusive future.

At VERTO, we’re committed to continuing that journey through education, employment and community initiatives that create opportunities, strengthen connections, and support positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Because meaningful change happens when we all show up together 💛

For more information about National Reconciliation Week, visit: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QFmt0