Elisa
As a David Lawrence employee, Elisa became involved with Fitted for Work following the retailer’s involvement with the Little Black Dress Day campaign. “I remember a lady came in store to purchase that particular dress, she explained to me the work they did and from that day onwards I knew I wanted to be involved.” […]
Candice
Candice started volunteering in the Conscious Closet, dressing service and sorting of clothing donations. She then took on in a paid role as…
Lillian
Lillian was motivated to volunteer for Fitted for Work by a friend who happened to be a staff member. “I saw how hard she worked to produce amazing results for…
Renata & Marion
The year is 2005. The city is New York. Two women are walking along the street, arm-in-arm. They are surrounded by the loud urban hum of the city but, so deep are they in discussion, they don’t hear it…
Fitting In
Donna de Zwart, CEO, talks to the Broadsheet about how Fitted for Work helps women fit into the workplace…
Mentoring opportunities for Corporate volunteers
Fitted for Work’s clothing service is just one aspect of the organisation’s work. After years of providing career mentoring for disadvantaged women, Fitted for Work is now offering mentoring participation as a unique professional development experience for corporates, particularly those wanting to help their staff (male and female) develop skills around empathy and compassion.
Ageism is alive and well in the workplace for women over 40
Not only is the ‘gender gap’ a real issue for female job-seekers, but the majority of Australian women also believe that age plays a major factor in securing employment, with 62% believing that employers are more likely to hire a candidate under the age of 40.
The Courier Mail, December 2015
Joy FM – Transpositions Interview
Our very own General Manager, Amanda Carlile, on JOY 94.9 discussing some of barriers trans women face and what Fitted for Work is doing to help.
Fitted for Work helps 20,000 women into jobs
Fitted for Work reaches a milestone: 20,000 women into jobs!…
