In this very special COVID-19 podcast, Maria speaks with John Mendoza who is a mental health and suicide prevention expert about the importance of resilience during times of uncertainty. John shares his powerful insights as to what we need to do and how we need to think to get through the current situation and beyond.

Alison Butler knows exactly what it's like to be a job seeker. After feeling the despair of being made redundant, she took a leap of faith and started her Way Finding journey in employment services. 

As the Employment Services Co-ordinator for the Work for the Dole program at WDEA Works, Alison is passionate about helping people realise their strengths, discover what motivates them and help them find a meaningful purpose.  Maria explores with Alison, what is truly inspiring about the work she does and how her infectious personality really does engage the disengaged. 

As the CEO of ETC, Jenny Barnett know first-hand how valuable it is to invest in people. At ETC, they have created a strong culture around their people and are committed to investing in the skills and training needed to help their staff provide incredible customer service.

This month, Maria chats with Jenny about some of the unique ways they are supporting and engaging their staff, which has resulted in improved outcomes for their clients and created new experiences for their job seekers.