Our Volunteers: Jess Pocock

I began volunteering with Fitted for Work early last year in March and was given the opportunity to work at the conscious closest shortly after. The two positions I currently have at Fitted for Work are, firstly in the Dressing Room as a Personal Outfitting Volunteer and secondly at the Conscious Closest, where I run […]

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The Host Position

Phanisha Arabatti at the 2018 Volunteer Thank You Event.   Our volunteer Host position is responsible for creating a welcoming space for clients and ensuring the smooth running of appointment bookings. The Host supports clients before and after their appointments by answering any questions or concerns they might have and connecting them with our available services. […]

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Our Volunteers: Bronwyn Simmonds

By Bronwyn Simmonds The Conscious Closet and Resume Hub Volunteer   I volunteer in The Conscious Closet as a retail volunteer and in the Resume Hub assisting with resume writing, job interview skills and other job readiness assistance In The Conscious Closet, we have a variety of roles including, merchandising, sales, assisting clients with styling […]

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Our Volunteers: Gayle Phillip

By Gayle Phillip, Melbourne Dressing Room Volunteer I have been volunteering for the personal fitting service in the Dressing Room for the last eight years. As a trained volunteer, I provide work-appropriate clothing for each client, whether it is for an interview or for on the job training.  Each client is assisted by two volunteers […]

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Happy Victorian Youth Week!

By Erin Anderson Scott Melbourne Operations Coordinator Student placement is a way for organisations to provide a fun, diverse and educational experience for those willing to learn. In the last financial year, eighteen students accounted for 314 volunteer hours. Whether in high school or university, we believe these placements prompt a better understanding of the […]

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Thanks for the shout out Mamamia!

  Check out this fantastic article by Amy Clarke from Mamamia. Thank you Mamamia for including us on this list of inspiring organisations. Get inspired this International Women’s Day by reading up on how you can make a tangible and impactful change to women’s lives. You can read it here!       […]

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Embracing Diversity!

We are proud to introduce our Transgender Liason Office, Michelle Sheppard. Michelle Sheppard is a Trans Woman, public speaker, radio presenter and has spent the last five years advocating for Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGDNB) people. She has worked with various organisations, including the AFL, Local City Councils and Universities, to help build inclusive and […]

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Over 3,000 women helped!

2018 has been a year of growth in client services as we have expanded nationally. We delivered over 3000 services this calendar year to women across Australia. Having a professional outfit is only one part of creating the right first impression to a potential employer, wearing the right amount of makeup can also make the difference. […]

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The Future is Digital!

In 2018, we officially launched Fitted for Work Virtual Services, which means we have been able to assist women across every state and territory in Australia on their journey into work. Delivering advice and coaching to clients via phone, email, video and social platforms to enhance their skills in applying for and securing work. This […]

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