Our Vision
Our vision is a world where women who have been impacted by the criminal justice system face ZERO discrimination in recruitment and employment.
Who we Help
We transform women’s lives. Behind every criminal record check, there is a woman’s untold story. We see the potential of every woman and not the criminal record. We unlock this potential through our mentoring program and job readiness workshops thereby setting her up for success in her goal to find employment. If you are a woman with a criminal record and are seeking a job, we can help you – contact us today.
Who we are
A former programme of Dress for Success, Success Works Partners is now a standalone registered not-for-profit social enterprise with DGR (deductible gift recipient) status.
We transform the lives of women affected by the criminal justice system, by providing them with employability skills and empowering them to present themselves to an employer who sees their skills and potential and not the criminal record. We break down the barriers to employment for women with a criminal record through employer engagement, training and advocating for change.
How we Help
Mentoring Program
Our mentoring program connects candidates with a trained mentor to build their confidence.
Job Readiness Workshops
Our job readiness workshops empower women to present themselves to an employer who sees their skills and potential and not their record.
Employer Engagement
We create employment opportunities for women affected by the criminal justice system by building relationships with trusted employer partners and Workforce Australia providers.
Employer Training
We provide resources and training to employers to increase their understanding of this area and enable them to open up their recruitment practices to candidates with a criminal record.
Advocacy
We advocate for change with the public and decision makers to stop discrimination in employment against those impacted by the criminal justice system.
Fundraising
We partner with donors and funders who see the whole woman and not her criminal record. Success Works Partners is a registered not-for-profit with DGR (deductible gift recipient) status.
Our Theory of Change
Access to meaningful paid employment is a human right and is essential to breaking the cycle of disadvantage as well as reducing reoffending (recidivism) rates. We break down the barriers to employment for women with a criminal record through employer engagement, training and advocating for change.
Be a part of the Success
Job-seeker? Register as a candidate
Is a criminal record stopping you finding a job? Let us help you!
Have a role you need to fill? Become an employer partner
We can provide you with with successful and valued members of staff.
Want to give-back? Become a volunteer mentor
Help build a candidate’s confidence by sharing your experience.
