Project Search Queensland

11/02/2026

Celebrating a big year for our Project SEARCH interns 🌟

As we look back on 2025, we are proud to recognise Amelia, Max, Wayne, Jackson and Lachlan and the progress they made through their Project SEARCH internship at St Stephen’s Hospital.

Across departments including admin, kitchen, housekeeping, the cafe, maintenance, supply, rehab, IT and education, they showed up with enthusiasm, reliability and a strong work ethic, building practical workplace skills and becoming valued members of the hospital team.

Now in the final stage of the program, they are preparing for employment and the next step beyond internship life.

A big thank you to the interns, mentors and staff who helped make this such a strong year. We cannot wait to see what comes next. 💙

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Project SEARCH 🎄
Thank you to our interns, families, host businesses and partners for your incredible support this year. Together, you’re helping create real employment pathways and brighter futures.
Wishing you a safe and joyful Christmas.

05/12/2025

Do you love Disability Action Week? At Project SEARCH we live every week like it’s Disability Action Week!

Due to expansion we are looking for new talent to join our newly established and awesome Ipswich team.

Our goal is to support, guide and champion young people with disabilities to find success in the workforce!

Please share with your networks and feel free to reach out for a chat 🙏🙏.

We're seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Ipswich Project Search team!

25/11/2025

It was so great to have Susie, Kristen and Joy visit us. We are very proud of our disability employment partnership with St Stephen's Hospital!

Join us on November 25 for our ProjectSEARCH Information Session: St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay

RSVP: https://myuniting.care/49nnh9u

19/11/2025

Amelia’s journey at St Stephen’s Hospital is more than an internship—it’s a story of growth and impact.

From organising rehab equipment and keeping spaces spotless to sharing moments of joy with patients over games like UNO,

Amelia has shown incredible dedication and heart.

We’re so proud of everything Amelia has achieved and can’t wait to see her journey continue as she builds confidence, sharpens her skills, and makes a lasting impact.

Want to learn how Project SEARCH can open doors for you or a young person with disability that you know?

👉 Join our ProjectSEARCH Information Session: St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay.
📅 Nov 26, 5.30pm.
📍 St Stephen’s Hospital, Hervey Bay
RSVP: https://myuniting.care/49nnh9u

01/11/2025

We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved! Your hard work, growth and determination have been incredible to watch. 💙

A huge thank you to the St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital teams who make this journey possible. Your guidance, care and encouragement help our interns take confident steps into open employment. 🙌

Applications are now open for upcoming internships.
Want to be part of this journey? Contact us to find out more: https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

Here’s to new beginnings, bright futures, and the power of opportunity! ✨

23/10/2025

A new opportunity for young people with disability 🌱

Project SEARCH is coming to Toowoomba and Ipswich — a 12-month workplace learning program that builds confidence, independence and real-world skills after school.

🌟 Over 80% of graduates have moved into open employment — and your young person could be next.

📅 Info sessions coming soon — learn more 👇
https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

22/10/2025

Helping young people with disability take the next step after school. 🌟

Project SEARCH is a unique, 12-month workplace learning program that supports young people with disability to keep learning, growing, and building confidence after school.

Through daily structure, hands-on experience, and ongoing support from job coaches and mentors, interns gain the skills and independence to move into open employment.

💙 More than 80% of graduates have already achieved that goal — and the next programs are coming soon to Toowoomba and Ipswich!

📅 Information sessions are happening soon — come along to learn how the program works and how to get involved:

https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

21/10/2025

Every parent wants to see their child thrive — to have purpose, connection and confidence in what comes next.

For many families, the biggest worry comes after school ends. The routine, the friendships, the sense of achievement — it can all disappear too quickly, leaving young people unsure of what’s next.

That’s where UnitingCare’s Project SEARCH steps in.

This 12-month transition-to-work program gives young people with disability the chance to keep growing through structured, hands-on workplace learning, daily support from job coaches, and real experiences in professional environments.

Over 80% of Project SEARCH graduates move on to open employment — but more importantly, they gain the independence, confidence and community that come from having a meaningful place to belong each day.

Because progress shouldn’t pause when school ends. 💙

👉 Learn more https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

21/10/2025

Real experience. Real growth. Real results. 🌟

Meet Nathan, one of our incredible Project SEARCH interns at Buderim Private Hospital.

Since joining the program, Nathan’s mastered new skills, built confidence, and become a valued member of the hospital team — earning praise for his reliability, enthusiasm and commitment.

He’s one of many success stories from Buderim, where 100% of our most recent interns have now moved into open employment! 🌟

💙 New Project SEARCH internships at Buderim are starting soon — giving more young people with disability the opportunity to gain hands-on workplace experience and build skills for the future.
Find out how to get involved ➡️ https://myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

17/10/2025

Turning potential into possibility for young people with disabilities — every day. 🌟 Find out more. /myuniting.care/ProjectSEARCH2025

17/10/2025

A meaningful next step after school.

When school ends, many families start asking the same question: What comes next?

For young people with disability, that next step can be difficult to find. The structure, friendships and daily purpose of school can suddenly disappear, leaving uncertainty about the future.

That’s where Project SEARCH comes in.

Delivered by UnitingCare, Project SEARCH is a 12-month workplace learning program that helps young people with disability build confidence, develop skills and gain hands-on experience in real workplaces.

More than 80% of graduates across our programs have moved into open employment, and at Buderim Private Hospital, that number reached 100% in the most recent year.

Now, families in Toowoomba and Ipswich can explore this proven program for the first time.

📅 INFORMATION SESSIONS

• Toowoomba: Wednesday 29 October, 4:30 PM UnitingCare | 3 Finchley St, Toowoomba
• Ipswich: Tuesday 28 October, 4.30PM |UnitingCare (Blue Care) Office | 15 Robinson Rd, Eastern Heights, Ipswich

Come along to hear from the team, and learn how Project SEARCH can support your young person’s journey from school to independence.

👉 Register or learn more:

Helping young people with disabilities gain meaningful employment