ECHO CAMBERWELL

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Connections for Quality gives you information to help you choose the right provider for your needs. The sections on this page are the Service Quality Indicators. They tell you more about this provider and their services.

Our job seekers

ECHO can offer you a choice of employment services from employment preparation, mentoring, on the job training and personalised ongoing support while you are employed.

ECHO provides employment services for people with a disability, illness or injury from a range of backgrounds.  We value person centred services and the achievement of individual outcomes.

We provide advice and assistance through:

• Training opportunities and community support
• Job search facilities
• Access to Job Expos
• Career counselling
• Job Club sessions
• Resume assistance
• Job Search tips and advice
• Work experience opportunities
• Draft job applications
• Prepare for job interviews
• Employer canvassing and job vacancies
• Access to an interpreter
• Advice on market trends and local jobs
• Regular ongoing support and personalised service
• Assistance with travel expenses and workplace needs

Echo have built extensive connections within the community to provide effective individualised support. ECHO will work with you to build a personalised service plan that will foster personal growth, independence and assist you to exercise choice.

Our employers

ECHO has extensive experience in assisting employers to find suitable candidates for your business needs.

Our focus is on providing a responsive service to employers offering both flexibility and a streamlined recruitment process. Whether your needs are for permanent or casual staff, ECHO will provide professional:

• Recruitment advice
• Candidate pre-screening and short listing
• Coordination of interviews
• Skills training for job seekers
• Reference checking
• Ongoing support for job seeker and employer

You will receive a fast and responsive single point of contact and will have access to:

• ECHO Job Expos
• Employer Incentives**
• Work experience programs
• Advice and coordination of employment programs
• Apprenticeship and Traineeships
• Workplace assessments and modifications
• Supported Wage System

**Employer Incentives can be up to $10,000 over 6 months (for eligible job seekers).

We are committed to building long term customer relationships through honesty, integrity and providing excellence of service.

We invite you to contact us to discuss your recruitment needs.

Our networks

ECHO has built extensive local networks within the community in which we operate. As a participant you will have access to local support and advisory services to assist you on your path to employment.

Our community links include:

• Housing support services
• Medical services
• Recreational programs
• Social services
• Migrant Resource Centres
• Legal & Advocacy services
• Training organisations
• Apprenticeships / Traineeships
• Indigenous organisations

Our employer base includes:

• Large and small business
• Recruitment agencies
• Labour Hire
• Government agencies – local & state

Our staff take pride in building and maintaining their relationships within the community and providing a person centred service to all of our participants.

ECHO continues to be the official partner of Basketball Victoria’s Inclusive Basketball Program (VicHealth Cup, All Abilities Association Tournament and Victorian Inclusion League) and are proud to develop individual achievements and provide opportunities for our participants and the community at large.

Our performance

ECHO has a high success rate in placing a diverse range of people into ongoing sustainable employment. In 2018 ECHO was awarded an invitation to continue delivering Disability Employment Services across all existing sites, meeting the performance requirements of the Department of Social Services.

ECHO has financially assisted participants with training programs, workplace licensing, clothing and travel assistance, workplace modifications and on-the job training.

Working with Employers ECHO has conducted many Job Expo’s which has resulted in a high percentage of job placements. Our Labour hire Department incorporates 150 temp staff to service local government contracts.

Using our extensive networks ECHO achieves long term employment opportunities through our dedicated Industry Relationship Officers. These staff have experience and knowledge of local demographics and are able to match participants with employers.

A provider of choice, ECHO builds on person centred case management principles - supporting thousands of participants through accredited training, job clubs, industry skills programs, employment preparation training and non vocational services.

About us

Committed to an inclusive and diverse society Echo has been assisting participants to gain employment for over 20 years.

A provider of choice, ECHO builds on person centred case management principles - supporting thousands of participants through accredited training, job clubs, industry skills programs, employment preparation training and non vocational services.

ECHO works with many community providers, training organisations, councils, community support groups and employers providing significant contribution to the community.

We are dedicated to further improving our services and are accredited to National Standards for Disability Services and ISO 9001 Quality Management System ensuring a quality framework underpins everything we do.

ECHO services the South Eastern, Eastern and Inner Metro Melbourne areas. 

For further information, please visit our website www.echoaustralia.com