Nexus won the prestigious Large Employer of the Year Award in a ceremony held in Launceston on 6 September.
The Large Employer of the Year Award recognises large businesses and enterprises that have achieved excellence in providing nationally recognised training to their employees.
Thank you to both publications for featuring our achievement and spreading our commitment to staff training in the community.
Tasmanian Business Reporter
Headline: Staff training pays off in suiting client’s needs
TASMANIAN disability support service Nexus has won the Large Employer of the Year Award at the 2024 Tasmanian Training Awards.
Nexus has been supporting Tasmanians living with disability for more than 25 years and was recognised for its commitment to adapting training over this time to suit the evolving needs of both clients and its 600 staff across Tasmania.
Nexus CEO Mark Jessop was delighted that Nexus received the award, noting that it was great that a not-for-profit could compete with the commercial organisations in this category and that the award is a testament to Nexus’ investment in quality training for all staff.
Nexus’ nomination for the award highlighted the organisation’s dedication to ensuring clients’ unique support needs are recognised and appropriately supported.
“The support we provide to our clients is not one-size-fits-all, so our training should not be onesize-fits-all”, Mr Jessop said.
Alongside industry standard training, Nexus offers tailored training to staff in areas such as autism, trauma informed support, and leadership.
Nexus staff have noted greater confidence in supporting clients after undertaking training specific to the client’s needs.
The Tasmanian Training Awards were held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston on September 6.
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Huon News
Headline: Nexus takes top honour in Tasmania
Local disability support service, Nexus, has won the prestigious Large Employer of the Year Award at the 2024 Tasmanian Training Awards.
With offices spread across the Huon, Glenorchy, and Burnie, Nexus has been supporting Tasmanians living with disability for over 25 years and was recognised for its commitment to adapting training over this time to suit the evolving needs of both clients and its 600 staff across Tasmania.
Nexus CEO Mark Jessop said it was great that a local not-for-profit could compete with the commercial organisations in this category.
With Nexus’ service offerings increasing in more rural areas of Tasmania, including the Huon, it is hoped that this recognition will encourage local aspiring support workers to choose Nexus for a career path.
Nexus’ nomination for the award highlighted the organisation’s dedication to ensuring clients’ unique support needs are recognised and appropriately supported.
“The support we provide to our clients is not one-size-fits-all, so our training should not be one-size-fits-all,” Mr Jessop said when accepting the award.
“People living with disability have a right to quality support, and the only way to ensure this is through proper training,” he said.
“We take pride in our innovative and inclusive learning and development program, and we are delighted that our decades of continuous training commitment has been recognised.
“It’s a proud moment for all our staff, who are always eager to learn more to support our clients to live the life they choose.”
Nexus’ training culture ensures the best support is offered to their 300 clients and 600 staff in ways that are meaningful, inclusive and sustainable.
Mr Jessop and former Customised Employment client, Britney accepted the award and represented Nexus on the stage.
The Tasmanian Training Awards were held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston on Friday, September 6.
Nexus will now be nominated for Employer of the Year at the Australian Training Awards to be announced in Canberra in December.
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