5 Key Benefits of Hiring Young People

With 18% of the Australian youth labour force underemployed the employment outlook for many young Australians is profoundly different than...

A Guide to Picking a Disability Employment Provider

If you are eligible to use a Disability Employment Service (DES provider) then you get to choose which one you want to go to.

What is Psychosocial Disability & How Can the NDIS Help?

Psychosocial Disability (PSD) is a term used to describe disabilities that may arise, due to mental health issues. There is potential for the upcoming National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to greatly improve the lives of people living with PSD

How to pick a NDIS Service Provider

Confused on how to pick a NDIS Service Provider? We've put together a handy guide with 5 quick tips on important things to consider when deciding on a NDIS Service Provider.

Choices Open Up for Kempsey Mum on ParentsNext

With the help of ParentsNext a Kempsey single mum was able to access guidance, support and financial assistance to enrol in TAFE to learn new skills, overcome travel challenges and access employment options in the region. This is her story of success.

ParentsNext Success for Local Coffs Harbour Mum

ParentsNext Coffs Harbour mum Ebannie is 26 years old and a mother to her 4 year old daughter. With the help of her ParentsNext Mentor she was able to access guidance, support and financial assistance to complete her Nursing Degree. Now Ebannie will soon be a fully qualified Registered Nurse. This is her story of success.

Jonathon Pettigrew joins CHESS Connect as NDIS General Manager

Bringing a wealth of management experience, Jonathon Pettigrew, is looking forward to making an impact as CHESS Connect's new NDIS General Manager.

Relaunching Parent’s Career Aspirations

Available to ParentsNext participants, the Relaunch Career Program supports parents to plan for employment.

Lockdown Update CHESS Connect 16 August 2021

To our customers and community. Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the stress and uncertainty being experienced at the moment...

Meet Jo, our Business Resilience Mentor

We discuss how small business operators can manage overwhelm and maintain balance and perspective during challenging times.

Meet Emily, our new Business Resilience Mentor

We discuss how small business operators can manage overwhelm and maintain balance and perspective during challenging times.

Giving Refugees a Voice in Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour local, Sahar Abdelrahman has a unique insight into her work as an NDIS Support Coordinator within CALD communities

LISTEN NOW: Business Resilience Project on ABC Mid North Coast

Business Resilience Project Mentor Joanne Facey was interviewed by ABC Mid North Coast, on new funded support for small business owners.