Project Search Queensland

28/05/2026

We can’t do what we do without strong industry partnerships. Thank you GenesisCare, Pablo and Matthew for being ambassadors for inclusion at The Wesley Hospital!

We’re proud to welcome Matthew to the GenesisCare Wesley team as part of Project SEARCH. A program that supports young people to build confidence, independence and workplace skills through real-world experience.

Working alongside our orderly, Pablo, and the wider team, Matthew has made a positive impact through his enthusiasm. From supporting patient interactions to assisting with cleaning, infection control and equipment handling, he is gaining hands-on experience across a range of tasks within our centre.

Programs like Project SEARCH play an important role in creating opportunities in inclusive workplace environments, helping interns develop transferable skills while building confidence for future employment.

A big thank you to Pablo and the Wesley team for fostering such a supportive and encouraging environment. Your mentorship and guidance are making a real difference.

08/05/2026

Appreciation Post
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Joining our colleagues today at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Project SEARCH said thank you and celebrated the career and our long term partnership with Keith Munt as he retired from UnitingCare and the role of Food Services Manager and Head Chef.

Keith epitomises the words of kindness and inclusion. In Keith’s words:

“Thanks Cameron working with you and your team has meant a lot to me to be able to help people who may otherwise would not have this fantastic opportunity to grow and learn skills to enter the work force.”

Young people with disabilities that Keith and his team have trained have gone on to achieve fantastic employment success.

Keith’s impact, passion, humour, advocacy and humanity makes him one of the pioneers of Project SEARCH in Australia. Thank you Keith!

14/04/2026

Project SEARCH 2025–2026: Celebrating Success at
The Wesley Hospital

The 2025–2026 year at The Wesley Hospital has been an exciting and rewarding experience for our Project SEARCH interns. Throughout the year, they have demonstrated determination, collaboration, and adaptability, while building practical workplace skills and gaining hands-on experience across a variety of hospital departments.

🎓 Celebrating Our Interns
We are proud to highlight the achievements of our amazing interns:

Leia Filatov – A cheerful, enthusiastic, and positive intern with a love for music and connecting with others, making her a valued and confident team member.

Madison Cawte – An enthusiastic, determined, and positive intern with a vibrant personality. She thrives in team environments, shows dedication to developing her skills, and is well-suited for a future in customer service or retail.

Matisse Veerman – A dedicated, positive, and caring intern who approaches every challenge with enthusiasm. With strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a supportive nature, she thrives in team environments. Matisse currently works in two roles at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital and Greenslopes Hospital, demonstrating her commitment and readiness to build a successful future.

Ben Martinez Silva – An enthusiastic and positive intern with strong workplace skills and confidence. His energy, dedication, and hands-on approach make him well-suited for roles in sports, warehouse, or storeroom environments.

Finlay East – A thoughtful, polite, and hardworking intern who approaches tasks with patience and care. With experience in both hospital administration and early childhood support, he demonstrates reliability, a positive attitude, and a calm, supportive presence in the workplace.
Shivesh Kumar – A kind and enthusiastic intern who works well in teams. He has developed strong organisational skills, confidence, and independence through his experience across multiple hospital departments.

🙏 Thank You
We extend our sincere thanks to The Wesley Hospital, all supporting departments, and our dedicated Job Coaches, Fiona Roughley and Adam Thompson and Service Leader Tekapu McCormack whose tireless efforts in building connections with the host site and supporting the interns have been invaluable.

🌟 Welcoming Our Next Cohort
We have just welcomed our next cohort of 11 interns, who have already started impressively and are proving they are meant to be part of Project SEARCH.

Congratulations to our 2025–2026 interns, and welcome to our new cohort – your futures are bright!

29/03/2026

🌟 Project SEARCH 2026 Wrap 🌟
St Stephen’s Hospital Fraser Coast

2026 has been an incredible year as Project SEARCH was proudly introduced to St Stephen’s Hospital and the Fraser Coast community. Since beginning in March 2025, our interns have shown resilience, patience, and teamwork while gaining valuable real-world experience and transferrable skills across multiple hospital departments.

🎓 Celebrating Our Graduates

We are proud to recognise five outstanding Graduates:

• Amelia Ferguson – A caring and organised team member in Rehabilitation, continuing her journey with a new rotation in aged care at Estia.

• Jackson Legge – A reliable and positive contributor to the Education Department, now continuing as a volunteer in the St Stephen’s Education Department.

• Lachlan Andison – A creative and energetic intern, moving into a customer facing and online retail role at Good Games.

• Max Glasby – A hardworking and enthusiastic team member, now employed as a Gardener with Blue Care Fraser Shores.

• Wayne Ferrer – An inspiring and dedicated intern, now employed at St Stephen’s Hospital in Hotel Services and Housekeeping.

🤝 A Year of Growth

Throughout the year, our interns built essential workplace skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. Their achievements reflect not only personal success but the strength of inclusive employment within our community.

🙏 Thank You

We extend our sincere thanks to St Stephen's Hospital, all supporting departments, and our dedicated Job Coaches, Timmity Murray and Lynn Gill, and Service Leader Christy Giles whose support made this program possible.

🎉 Looking Ahead

As our first Fraser Coast cohort, these graduates have set a strong foundation for the future. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and excited to see what comes next.

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates - your future is bright! ✨

11/02/2026

Celebrating a big year for our Project SEARCH interns 🌟

As we look back on 2025, we are proud to recognise Amelia, Max, Wayne, Jackson and Lachlan and the progress they made through their Project SEARCH internship at St Stephen’s Hospital.

Across departments including admin, kitchen, housekeeping, the cafe, maintenance, supply, rehab, IT and education, they showed up with enthusiasm, reliability and a strong work ethic, building practical workplace skills and becoming valued members of the hospital team.

Now in the final stage of the program, they are preparing for employment and the next step beyond internship life.

A big thank you to the interns, mentors and staff who helped make this such a strong year. We cannot wait to see what comes next. 💙

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Project SEARCH 🎄
Thank you to our interns, families, host businesses and partners for your incredible support this year. Together, you’re helping create real employment pathways and brighter futures.
Wishing you a safe and joyful Christmas.

05/12/2025

Do you love Disability Action Week? At Project SEARCH we live every week like it’s Disability Action Week!

Due to expansion we are looking for new talent to join our newly established and awesome Ipswich team.

Our goal is to support, guide and champion young people with disabilities to find success in the workforce!

Please share with your networks and feel free to reach out for a chat 🙏🙏.

We're seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Ipswich Project Search team!

25/11/2025

It was so great to have Susie, Kristen and Joy visit us. We are very proud of our disability employment partnership with St Stephen's Hospital!

Join us on November 25 for our ProjectSEARCH Information Session: St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay

RSVP: https://myuniting.care/49nnh9u

19/11/2025

Amelia’s journey at St Stephen’s Hospital is more than an internship—it’s a story of growth and impact.

From organising rehab equipment and keeping spaces spotless to sharing moments of joy with patients over games like UNO,

Amelia has shown incredible dedication and heart.

We’re so proud of everything Amelia has achieved and can’t wait to see her journey continue as she builds confidence, sharpens her skills, and makes a lasting impact.

Want to learn how Project SEARCH can open doors for you or a young person with disability that you know?

👉 Join our ProjectSEARCH Information Session: St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay.
📅 Nov 26, 5.30pm.
📍 St Stephen’s Hospital, Hervey Bay
RSVP: https://myuniting.care/49nnh9u

01/11/2025

We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved! Your hard work, growth and determination have been incredible to watch. 💙

A huge thank you to the St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital teams who make this journey possible. Your guidance, care and encouragement help our interns take confident steps into open employment. 🙌

Applications are now open for upcoming internships.
Want to be part of this journey? Contact us to find out more: https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

Here’s to new beginnings, bright futures, and the power of opportunity! ✨

23/10/2025

A new opportunity for young people with disability 🌱

Project SEARCH is coming to Toowoomba and Ipswich — a 12-month workplace learning program that builds confidence, independence and real-world skills after school.

🌟 Over 80% of graduates have moved into open employment — and your young person could be next.

📅 Info sessions coming soon — learn more 👇
https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025