Prior to coming to Good Cycles, Darren had been unemployed for over six months, living in overcrowded housing with 2 dependents, and faced additional challenges to gaining employment as a result of mental health issues and having no driver’s license.
This March a unique bikepacking event is taking place, the Hunt 1000. Postponed last year due to Covid, this event has been greatly anticipated by bikepacking adventure aficionados. It’s no easy feat; approximately 1000km in distance, departing Melbourne, traversing the Australian alps, to finish in Canberra. Good Cycle’s Head of Operations, Mark Liddle, was one of the people who had dreams of a 2021 start, only to be foiled by the ongoing pandemic. Fortunately, this year provides another opportunity, as Mark discussed his preparation and approach ahead of his upcoming departure.
This year’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2021 asked people the world over to share ways we are making mental health a reality for all.
As supporters of Good Cycles, we want to share with you the difference you help make and why it matters in the current environment.
The way we respond to hard times defines our community. With the help of all our supporters, Good Cycles has increased access to entry-level jobs for young people.
Gaining employment and building experience is a rite of passage for young people. It has always posed challenges but some of these are now tougher than they were.
We recently took on a new trainee bicycle mechanic at one of our retail stores, Abi. This is the inside story of her career development as-it-happens at Good Cycles.
When you support Good Cycles you are helping us to turn disadvantage on its head. Good Cycles employs people who are under-represented in the labour force. The employment pathways that might work for the ‘average’ person often fail to unlock other employees’ potential.
Good Cycles’ supported employees have been using photos to express themselves and reflect on their day to day experiences of work. Using digital platforms was
Event Studios Australia (ESA) hit end of year targets and created a job opportunity for a young person in a win-win for productivity and social