I love working here - this testimonial came today:
To whom it may concern
I would like to let you know that as a parent I am absolutely delighted beyond words to know that finally after how many years???? our daughter *Mary has now reached the ranks of being an "employed" australian tax payer...I am smiling as i write this because i am so proud of her achievements.
Nova employment service has been the shining star here for Mary's work placement happening and i cannot thank them enough for the encouragement and support and belief they have shown to Mary.
Paule Jarvis is the certainly the jewel in this and she has set an extremely high standard of care and commitment towards Mary ..I have heard the anguish in her voice when rejection took place over the years for Mary to obtain work..I have seen the look of admiration in Paule's eyes when she has witnessed something special happening and most of all she gave my daughter encouragement and praise and she believed in her which really never happened very much during her whole entire life…deafness or should I say “deaf and dumb” as she was called and treated by many many prospective employers ..Paule helped ease the rejection so gently and yet so firmly.
During the time since Mary commenced looking for work there have been many many sad and hurtful experiences for her and it was not until Paule Jarvis came into her life that we as parents had any faith in any of the services being provided. I also had belief and trust in Paule’s ability to search out what was best for our daughter..she has done this , she has shown such dedication to Mary and was able to give our daughter a much needed morale and confidence boost which im sure has gone a long way in finally succeeding in work placement.
Paule deserves to be commended for her actions and for the professional way in which she has conducted each and every step she took Mary through ..
Can you tell that i am just delighted with the outcome of it all????
Thanking you so very much Paule,
*Mary - name changed to protect privacy
If you would like to meet Paule, she tells her story here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXe-6qDksDs&feature=channel_page
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