Building skills for a better tomorrow
Turn builds confidence and pathways into employment with practical programs.
Why are we doing it
We believe in access to opportunity and sharing what works to create lasting outcomes.
Our vision
To make practical, high-impact programs accessible to more people and communities.
How we help
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Supporting people to secure employment through practical skill-building and personal development
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Delivering programs face-to-face, remotely, or by training teams to deliver them
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Designing and implementing programs that work consistently across real-world environments
About us
Turn (Australia), operated by Matchbox Works Pty Ltd, has been delivering programs since 2014. We work alongside individuals, communities and organisations to create practical pathways into education, employment and personal development. Our approach is grounded in collaboration, bringing together people, ideas and opportunities to create real outcomes that make a difference.
Donovan John Szypura
Donovan is the founder of Turn (Australia). He holds an Associate Degree in Adult Continuing Education and Teaching and brings experience across program design, coaching and creative industries. With a background in advertising and branding, Donovan combines clear communication with practical learning design to create programs that engage people and drive meaningful outcomes. Over the past decade, he has worked across community, education and employment sectors, supporting individuals to build confidence, skills and direction.
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Our team
Turn works with experts in business development, program design, and full-stack development to deliver outstanding outcomes.
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Contact us today
Phone: +61 (0)499 834 897, Email: info@turn.net.au
Turn Programs
Turn’s programs have impacted diverse audiences across all ages. Our work spans Australian high schools, government-funded initiatives (including Transition to Work and the Empowering YOUth Initiative), employment services, apprenticeships, the arts sector and multicultural communities.
Turn has also contributed to the rollout of the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia program, supporting a multi-site employment service provider with brand alignment, communication design and consistent tools.
Turn has worked directly with First Nations people and respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which Turn delivers its programs. Turn’s programs have been independently evaluated, achieved strong outcomes, and attracted positive media attention.
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