Case Study
Comments we have Recieved
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“The OzHelp training gave me a chance to think through stuff I wouldn’t normally think about. I managed to use the different skills that I was taught in different parts of my life, this was backed by the support I received from OzHelp field workers. I would Recommend the OzHelp Foundation to anyone in the
construction Industry”
(James Macarthur 3rd year CITEA Apprentice)
“I decided to go and talk with OzHelp because from the
training they gave us at tech they also explained that they are available for counselling. At the time I had been feeling sick before work each morning because I was stressed out about what others think of me and I was even having some pretty bad thoughts now and then. I was also drinking more to deal with it. I thought that maybe I had mental problems and I needed to see a psychiatrist. I was pretty worried at first about coming to talk with OzHelp about my problems because I was worried that my workmates and employer would find out. I turned up at their office on the next RDO and an OzHelp counsellor was able to meet with me and he explained that it was all
confidential. I was able to meet them at their office. We met about six times to talk about my stress and it has been a really helpful for my confidence.”
(OzHelp client – 23 year old male apprentice carpenter)
“Life-Skills Toolbox has been great, because is provides
apprentices with an opportunity to learn the skills, not
normally taught in the apprenticeship curriculum; skills that are not only important for a successful career in the building industry, but also vital for getting through life.”
(John Quine – CITEA Carpentry Trainer)