From Participant to Team Supervisor – A Green Army Success Story

Posted on May 14, 2016

Unemployed and uninspired, Anthony was facing many trials and tribulations in his life. At the beginning of 2015 Anthony was listening to the radio and heard an advertisement for Campbell Page Green Army. Previously, Anthony had worked in jobs where he was primarily indoors, so the idea of working outside, doing physical work and meeting new people sparked something inside of him.

When I heard the ad on the radio I thought, “Yep. I’m going to give this a go!”

Anthony signed up for the Campbell Page Green Army program while unemployed and hasn’t looked back. He completed two rounds of the program which lasted for the majority of 2015. Unsurprisingly, due to his work ethic and the fact he clearly enjoyed the work he was doing, Campbell Page offered him a job as a Green Army Team Supervisor. Anthony accepted on the spot and relished in starting his new role the very next week.

It feels good to keep the cycle going. Overall Green Army is a great opportunity for anyone who is experiencing hardships to get involved in the community, learn new skills, meet new people and make leaps and bounds on their journey away from unemployment and towards finding a job – I’m a real life example of what can be achieved through Green Army.

Congratulations Anthony! We are certain that under your guidance more and more Green Army participants will continue to feel inspired.

 

Campbell Page is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to transforming lives by securing long term employment for those most disadvantaged. 

If you are looking for more information about the great work Campbell Page Green Army do, check out Kearnu’s story,  visit our Green Army Page or contact usdirectly.

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression or other personal struggles please visit Lifeline or contact them on 13 11 14

Words by: Tiarne Pattison

tiarne.pattison@campbellpage.org.au

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