Clarity Services and Support

28/10/2026

We're at the Latrobe Care Expo today!

Our Clarity Services & Support team is looking forward to a wonderful day connecting with our community at the Latrobe Care Expo in Traralgon.

It's a fantastic opportunity to bring together local services, share information and help individuals, families and carers discover the support and opportunities available in our region.

If you're attending, come and say hello to our friendly team! We'd love to have a chat, answer your questions and share a little about what we do at Clarity.

Where: Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon
When: Today, Thursday 29 October | 10 am – 2 pm
Entry: Free

Thank you to Gippsland PHN for bringing our community together for this event.

28/10/2026

Five Everyday Skills That Help Young People Prepare for Their First Job

Preparing for a first job doesn't always start with writing a resume or attending an interview.

Often, it begins with the little things we practise in everyday life.
Here are five simple skills that can help young people build confidence and prepare for future employment opportunities.

1. Communication
Practising conversations, asking questions and learning how to express needs can help build confidence when interacting with others.

2. Being on time
Getting ready for an appointment, catching transport or following a daily routine can help develop an understanding of time and responsibility.

3. Working with others
Helping prepare a meal, sharing household tasks or participating in group activities can build teamwork and cooperation.

4. Following instructions
Whether it's following a recipe or completing a task at home, practising instructions one step at a time can help develop independence and problem-solving skills.

5. Asking for help
Knowing when and how to ask for support is an important skill. Nobody is expected to know everything, especially when learning something new!

The most important thing to remember is that these skills develop with time, encouragement and opportunities to practise.

Every small step towards independence is a step worth celebrating. 💙
What everyday skills have you seen make a difference in building a young person's confidence?

26/10/2026

SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM - FINDING & KEEPING A JOB

Finding & Keeping a Job – Building Skills for the Future!

Starting a journey towards employment is about more than finding a job. It's about building confidence, developing practical skills and understanding what it means to be part of a workplace.

At Clarity Services & Support, our Finding & Keeping a Job Pathways Program supports young people to develop essential employment-readiness skills in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Throughout the program, participants can explore:

• Preparing a resume and applying for jobs
• Workplace communication and teamwork
• Personal presentation and workplace expectations
• Time management, punctuality and responsibility
• Building confidence for interviews and future employment opportunities

Our 10-week program is designed to help participants build a stronger foundation for their next steps towards employment.
Term 1, 2027 enquiries are welcome!

If you know a young person aged 16 or over who could benefit from developing their workplace skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Clarity Services & Support to learn more about our Pathways Programs.

Building Skills. Growing Confidence. Creating Opportunities.

https://www.clarityss.com.au/pathways-programs

23/10/2026

Heading to the car show at Yallourn this weekend or popping in to Bricks and Giggles ?

We'll be there serving up hot drinks to keep everyone warm while they enjoy the cars!

Come along, grab a cuppa and say hello to the Clarity team! 💙

We'd love to see you there!

Coming up FAST! The next EVENT DAY at Yallourn Production Centre.
FOURTH SUNDAY of the MONTH.

Brought to you by:

Sir John Monash Museum inc Yallourn Botanic Garden
Clarity Services and Support
Bricks and Giggles
That Charcoal Meat Guy
Rohan W Work
Newborough Yallourn Men's Shed Inc

21/10/2026

💙 Confidence doesn't always come before trying something new. Sometimes it comes afterwards.

Learning a new skill can feel a little overwhelming, especially when it's something you've never done before.

Whether it's preparing a meal, travelling somewhere unfamiliar, starting a conversation or learning a new task, a little encouragement can make a big difference.

Here are five simple ways to support someone building their confidence:
1. Start small. Break a task into manageable steps.
2. Give them time. Everyone learns at their own pace.
3. Encourage trying. Having a go matters, even when things don't go perfectly.
4. Celebrate progress. Small achievements deserve recognition.
5. Make room for independence. Offer support when needed, but allow opportunities to try things for themselves.

Sometimes the most encouraging words we can offer are simply, “Have a go. I'm here if you need me.”

Because confidence often grows through experience, encouragement and the chance to keep trying.

💙 Every small step forward matters.

19/10/2026

💙 Building confidence, one practical skill at a time!

PATHWAYS PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - KITCHEN CONFIDENCE

There's something special about learning to prepare your own meal, make a coffee or feel more comfortable finding your way around the kitchen.

Our Kitchen Confidence Pathways Program is all about developing practical, everyday skills in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.

Participants can work on skills such as:
• Kitchen safety and food hygiene
• Preparing simple meals
• Shopping and budgeting
• Meal planning
• Basic barista and coffee-making skills

Learning is tailored to individual abilities and goals, with opportunities to practise skills that can be used at home and potentially support future volunteering or employment interests.
Planning for Term 1, 2027?

We're welcoming enquiries for our Pathways Programs, including Kitchen Confidence.

Our programs generally run for 10 weeks, with four hours of learning per week. Sessions can be arranged to suit individual needs, including students aged 16+ who are balancing school and other learning opportunities.

If you're a participant, parent, carer, Support Worker or Support Coordinator and would like to know more, we'd love to have a chat!
Send us a message to explore whether Kitchen Confidence could be a suitable next step.

💙 Building Skills. Growing Confidence. Creating Opportunities.

14/10/2026

💙 Connecting with our community at the Latrobe City Jobs Expo!

It was great to be part of the Latrobe City Jobs Expo today, sharing information about Clarity Services & Support and the opportunities available through our Pathways Programs.

Events like these are a wonderful opportunity to connect with local people, families, employers and community organisations, and to share how practical skills development can help people prepare for future employment opportunities.

A big thank you to the organisers for bringing everyone together and creating opportunities for valuable community connections.

We're currently welcoming enquiries for our Term 1, 2027 Pathways Programs, including Finding & Keeping a Job, Retail, Kitchen Confidence and more.

If you'd like to learn more about how our programs support participants to build practical skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you!

💙 Building Skills. Growing Confidence. Creating Opportunities.

14/10/2026

💙 Good food. Great partnerships. Stronger communities.

We're so pleased to be working alongside Sorensen Cleaning & Support to help get 60 freshly prepared vegetarian chilli meals into the hands of people in our local community.

Through our Thrive Food Hub, we love seeing what can happen when local businesses and organisations come together with a shared goal of supporting others.

A big thank you to the Sorensen Cleaning team for helping distribute these meals and making sure they reach people who could use a little extra support.

This is what community collaboration is all about! 💙

If you or someone you know could benefit from a meal, please see the original post below for details.

A big thank you to Clarity Support Services for kindly giving us 60 hearty vegetarian chilli meals to share with our community! 💛🥣

These meals are available free of charge for anyone who could use a little extra support. If that’s you or someone you know, please email [email protected] so we can arrange some meals.

We’re grateful to Clarity Support Services for helping us look after our local community. A little kindness can make a big difference 💛

13/10/2026

🌟 NOW WELCOMING ENQUIRIES FOR TERM 1, 2027 – PATHWAYS PROGRAMS! 🌟

Building Skills. Growing Confidence. Creating Opportunities. 💙

Are you planning the next steps for a young person finishing school, or looking for practical learning opportunities alongside their current schooling?

At Clarity Services & Support, our Pathways Programs offer individualised, hands-on learning experiences that help participants develop everyday skills, build confidence and prepare for future opportunities.

Our programs include:
• Kitchen Confidence
• Retail
• Yard & General Maintenance
• Finding & Keeping a Job
• Literacy & Numeracy
• Micro Enterprise- Create Your Own Business
• Travel Training

Who are our programs for?

Our Pathways Programs are available to participants aged 16 and over, including school leavers and students looking to develop additional skills alongside their education.

Flexible learning to suit individual needs:

Our courses generally run for 10 weeks, with around four hours of learning per week. Sessions can be arranged as one four-hour block or two two-hour sessions, allowing us to work around school timetables and individual needs.

Programs are delivered at our venues, with remote learning options available for selected courses where suitable.

Whether the goal is developing practical life skills, preparing for employment, exploring new interests or becoming more confident in everyday activities, we're here to help participants take their next steps.

📅 Term 1, 2027 – Vacancies available across our Pathways Programs!

If you're a young person, parent, carer, Support Coordinator or school transition coordinator interested in learning more, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us a message to discuss our programs and find out which Pathways opportunity might be the right fit.

https://www.clarityss.com.au/

💙 Building Pathways. Creating Futures.

09/10/2026

OLD BUILDINGS. BIG STORIES. NEW POSSIBILITIES.

This weekend, the Yallourn Production Centre is opening its doors as part of Open House Latrobe 2026!

She might be an old building, but she's an important part of our region's history, and we believe places like this are worth preserving.

But preserving history isn't just about keeping old buildings standing. It's about giving them a future.

At Clarity Services & Support, we're proud to be helping breathe new life into this space through our Pathways programmes, where people learn practical skills like barista coffee making, and our Thrive Food Hub, where we prepare meals for locals experiencing food insecurity.

Our hope is to see the Yallourn Production Centre continue to grow into a vibrant, welcoming community space that brings people together.

POP IN FOR A COFFEE THIS WEEKEND!

📅 Saturday 10 October | 10am–2pm
📅 Sunday 11 October | 10am–2pm

We'll be serving barista-made coffee, tea, chai and hot chocolate for just $6

Come explore a piece of our history, enjoy a cuppa and help us show why places like this deserve a future.

Because our history belongs to all of us, and so does its future.

🔗 Find out more about Open House Latrobe:
https://openhousemelbourne.org/open-house-latrobe-2026/