May 6, 2026

Community Solutions Celebrates Local Graduates

Back Row: Charlee Barta, Mia Clayton, Karen Allen (coordinator) Abriana Jones, Kate Evans, Tinielle Malone, Lavina Mooner, Front row: Dean Harrison

Community Solutions recently celebrated the graduation of seven students from the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, which provides free training to eligible people who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to re-enter the workforce. Dean Harrison, Kate Evans, Lavina Mooner, Tinielle Malone, Charlee Barta, Abrian Jones and Mia Clayton are now undertaking work placements and, upon completion, will graduate with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

Karen Allen, Community Solutions SQW Coordinator, congratulated the students on their commitment and hard work. She also expressed her thanks to local organisations that attended the celebration and supported the program through industry engagement and work placement opportunities, including Whitsunday Leisure and Activity Centre, Proserpine Nursing Home, Endeavour Supported Independent Living, and Endeavour Learning and Lifestyle Centre.

The Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program helps underrepresented or at-risk Queenslanders gain the skills, qualification and experience to find a keep a job. Photos supplied