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Team Stories: Aaron

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We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron, a Property Services Worker at Clean Force, who has been with our team for over a decade. Aaron shared his journey and experiences, offering insight into what makes Clean Force a great workplace.

Aaron (photo supplied)

Tell us about your journey at Clean Force.
I started at Clean Force, wanting to join the Incito gardening crew. After working a couple of shifts, I found I liked cleaning more and started working with the Clean Force City crew.

How have you grown or changed during your time at Clean Force?
During the ten years I have been with the company, I have [increased my working capacity], so I am very happy. I also love working at the Telstra Global Operations Centre (GOC) – it’s a cool place to work.

How would you describe your time at Clean Force so far?
I am very happy working for Clean Force – it’s a great, supportive company to work for.

Tell us about some personal successes in your time here.
Some personal successes have been getting married, having two kids, and owning our own home.

What’s your goal/hope/vision for your future?
To tell you the truth, I would be happy working at Clean Force for the rest of my career.

What’s made you stay with the company for so long?
Having schizophrenia, the work at the GOC is very manageable for me. Also, I take great satisfaction in my work.

What’s your advice to new staff who join Clean Force?
You can do it – it’s a great company to work for. At the start, I was unsure if I was suited to cleaning; however, the work-life balance is great.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about having a job where I can earn money for my children and my house and have a good life.

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Team Stories: Lilith Slater

Today we caught up with our newest recruit, Lilith Slater, who is the Employee Support Officer at our Clean Force Preston office. Lilith spoke to us about her experience with the NDIS and her plans for her new role. Read more below.

Tell us a little bit about your background working with the NDIS.

Before my role at Clean Force, I was a Disability Support Officer/Program Facilitator with two different organisations over the past three years. During this time, I learned so much about the NDIS and Not-for-profit organisations. I have also supported family members with understanding and joining the NDIS.

What are you excited about for your new role?

In my new role as Employee Support Officer, I am looking forward to gaining a better understanding of how the NDIS works regarding supported employment and the behind-the-scenes work that is necessary to make it happen. I am also eager to highlight the importance of employment for people with disability and how it increases their quality of life, self-esteem and self-satisfaction. I have already learned so much about the employees I support, and I cannot wait to provide them with the support they need.

What kind of things will you be working on with the team?

Some of my main projects will be; bringing on new employees to join Clean Force’s already amazing ‘Supported Employee’ crew, networking further between WISE Employment, Clean Force and other service providers to provide employment for people with disability, and ensuring that our supported employees get the high-quality support that they need.

What is the best advice you’ve received?

The best advice I have received would be to take a chance. If you think you may be able to do something but you aren’t 100% sure you are capable, reach out and give it a shot. The chances are that you are your own limitation and don’t see yourself in the same brilliant way that others see you.

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Five years of service at Clean Force in Bendigo

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The team at Clean Force would like to extend a huge congratulations to our Bendigo team: Simon, Rory, Richard and Michael for completing five years of service with the company.

Simon, Rory, Richard, and Michael joined the Bendigo team in 2016 when Clean Force won a commercial contract with Telstra. The team was initially responsible for gardening and cleaning Telstra regional sites across Bendigo, Shepparton, and Kerang. Since then, the team in Bendigo has doubled in size, while continuing to provide exceptional service across construction sites, government, and private offices.

We asked the team about their highlights while working at Clean Force over the last five years, here’s what they had to say:

Michael

After losing my old job, I was very thankful to work with Clean Force. Because of Clean Force supporting me, I have found other work I can do. I was also able to save and purchase a property near Bendigo – I now have around 50 sheep on it. I would never have been able to buy this property without Clean Force and the knowledge of farming and responsibility Richard has taught me.

Simon

Without Clean Force, I would be sitting at home seven days per week. The social contacts are priceless, my confidence has improved, and I can now have regular conversations with others and not just my family.

Rory

I work on an independent site two days per week. I can have chats with others at work, and I have my own money to buy things, including getting a coffee down the street. It’s given me the independence I thought I could never have. Thanks, Clean Force.

Richard (Team Leader)

When another company made us redundant, my first concern was my team and not knowing what would happen. When we contacted Clean Force, they said they wanted to take my whole team – it was a sense of relief. I have seen the Bendigo team double in size in the last five years. Clean Force and its management team have supported people in our area to work and give us a chance to contribute to the community. The Bendigo team all live with disability or illness in one form or another, but each one of them has shown themselves to be an integral part of our team. My biggest highlight is knowing our team has thrived and has changed so many lives for the better – not just our Clean Force staff but their families as well.

Four men standing in front of a van. One man is holding a certificate. — Bendigo Team: Michael, Simon, Rory, and Richard

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