Sign for Work

Sending applications and not hearing back can be frustrating. In today's competitive job market, it's easy to feel discouraged. Sometimes it's not about working harder. It's about having the right support, strategy, and connections.

Sign for Work can help you strengthen your resume, prepare applications, identify suitable opportunities, and connect with employers looking for talented deaf and hard of hearing candidates.

Every application is a step forward, even when the outcome isn't immediate.
Reach out today. We're here to support you.

Learn more: https://www.signforwork.org.au/

Are you coming to Strathfield South Highschool's Careers Expo today?

Come and say hi to our team at the Sign for Work booth! We are here to chat about employment support for deaf and hard of hearing young people transitioning from school into work, training or other opportunities.

Our Employment Consultants (ECs) will be there to help you better understand:
🔸Employment pathways
🔸Job support services
🔸Workplace supports
🔸How Sign for Work can support your journey

📍Strathfield South Highschool, 43 Hedges Ave, Sydney, NSW, 2135
🕘 10am - 3pm
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Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or support person, come say hello and learn more about the support available!
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Looking for a job can feel overwhelming. Between searching for opportunities, updating your resume, and preparing for interviews, it's not always easy to know what step to take first.

For many deaf and hard of hearing jobseekers, there can be additional questions around communication, accessibility, and finding employers who understand their needs.

That's where Sign for Work can help. Our team works alongside you to identify your strengths, explore career options, build job-ready skills, and create a plan that works for you.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started.

Learn more: https://www.signforwork.org.au/

Recruitment is only the beginning. Retention happens when employees feel valued, supported, and connected to their workplace.

Inclusive employers understand that small adjustments can make a big difference. Clear communication, accessible processes, and a willingness to listen help create an environment where all employees can perform at their best.

For deaf and hard of hearing employees, these simple practices can strengthen confidence, improve workplace satisfaction, and contribute to long-term success.

Sign for Work supports employers beyond recruitment, helping build workplaces where people don't just join the team, they stay and grow with it.

Create a workplace where everyone can thrive: https://www.signforwork.org.au/

Finding the right employee is about more than filling a vacancy. It's about finding someone who aligns with your workplace culture, values, and goals.

The most successful employment outcomes happen when both the employer and employee feel supported from the beginning. For deaf and hard of hearing employees, this can mean providing clear communication practices, accessible information, and a workplace culture that values inclusion.

That's where Sign for Work can help. We work alongside employers to understand their needs, identify suitable candidates, and provide ongoing support to help new employees settle in and thrive.

Because when the fit is right, everyone benefits.

Learn more: https://www.signforwork.org.au/

The Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales Sign for Work offices are closed for the King’s Birthday on June 8th. We hope everyone has a lovely long weekend and we will be back tomorrow.

Building an inclusive workplace starts with a simple decision: being open to talent from different backgrounds and experiences.

Many employers are looking for dedicated, skilled employees who will contribute to their team and grow with their organisation. At the same time, many deaf and hard of hearing jobseekers are looking for employers who value their skills and potential.

Creating opportunities isn't about lowering expectations. It's about widening the door to talented people who may otherwise be overlooked.

Sign for Work helps employers connect with job-ready candidates and provides guidance to support successful recruitment and workplace inclusion.
Find the right fit for your team: https://www.signforwork.org.au/

At Sign For Work, we believe meaningful employment can create life-changing opportunities and this story is a powerful reminder of that.
One of our newest Queensland customers has recently secured a part-time role she absolutely loves, working in a bakery team preparing and baking biscuits for a major supermarket chain.

Her journey to employment has been anything but easy. Growing up Deaf in a rural area overseas, she had limited access to formal education, language and technology. Despite these barriers, she showed remarkable determination by teaching herself American Sign Language (ASL) online whenever she could access the internet.

After migrating to Australia and settling on the Gold Coast, she spent eight years without access to support services. Once connected with the NDIS, she set clear goals for her future: learning Auslan and English, finding meaningful employment and building financial security for her family.

Through the support of her coordinator, she was introduced to Lynda at Sign For Work. As a qualified Auslan interpreter fluent in both Auslan and ASL, Lynda was uniquely placed to support her journey toward employment and independence.

Today, she is thriving in her role and continuing to build confidence, skills and communication every day. Her future goals include becoming fully fluent in Auslan, increasing her work hours, getting her driver’s licence and car, and one day travelling home with her daughter to reconnect with family.

Her story is a powerful example of what can happen when determination is matched with the right support.

At Sign For Work, we are proud to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals to achieve their employment goals and create pathways to greater independence and inclusion.

Learn more here: https://www.signforwork.org.au/