Every few months, Gembridge has the privilege of visiting SisterWorks to run an interview preparation session with their hospitality program participants. These inspiring women, from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds, are just about to graduate a 10-week training program, and our session is focused on building their confidence and helping them feel ready to step into work.
Across the hour, we role-play interviews — practising introductions, sharing personal stories, and exploring how to communicate why they would make a great hire. Many feel more comfortable chatting one-on-one, which gives them the space to open up and practise their English. Together, we identify transferable skills — from raising children and managing households to volunteering or past work experience — and show how these translate into qualities hospitality employers truly value.
Smiles, stories and strength! Gembridge Senior Consultant Lisa Krishtul, standing 4th from the right, with SisterWorks participants (September 2025).
What always stands out to us is the transformation that happens in just one session. Women who begin unsure and hesitant, often finish with a stronger sense of self-belief, standing taller and feeling more confident about their next steps. Being part of this journey is incredibly rewarding, and at Gembridge, we’re proud to support SisterWorks in preparing these women for meaningful employment here in Australia.
In the spirit of appreciation, we ran a competition on our LinkedIn page where we invited our network to nominate fundraisers making a real difference in Australia, and whose work deserves to be recognised. We had initially planned to gift three Endota Gift Cards, but the response was so great that we awarded a fourth. Here’s to the winners – may you enjoy some well-earned relaxation after tax time!
Bree was hired as Eastern Health’s Head of Donor Engagement around 18 months ago, and she is currently their Acting Director, Foundation. Bree has kindly shared a little of her journey from first job through to her current role, along with the strategy that keeps her team happy and advice for a satisfying work life.
