Quite simply we could not have launched our new shapewear brand (@monsoonmadame) without the Sample…read moreRoom. New to the fashion industry, the Fashion Label Launch program was an essential investment for me. I learnt so much from Julia and the team and even now, I am still referring back to my program notes and course material. It was lovely to meet other designers during the program - all with big dreams of a successful fashion label - it made the journey a little less lonely. Moving into design and production was a big step for me, but the Sample Room was with me every step of the way. From finalising my design, through to testing, pre-production and finally production, Julia, Kate and the team were a constant source of advice, support and never-ending patience! Thank You Sample Room! Vicki Daniel - Owner - Monsoon Madame

I began my journey with the Sample Room just over 12 months ago. I had no design experience…read morewhatsoever and had never worked in the fashion industry either. I just had an idea for a new activewear range that I wanted to bring to life. After researching several companies to help me do this, the Sample Room had all of the tools and guidance to help me achieve this. I signed up for their mentoring programme as I knew this would be invaluable for me to learn as much about the design process as possible for the future. This, alongside the expert help from Julia and Kate enabled me to bring my idea to life. Their skills and knowledge were very much appreciated as I would've struggled with the technical details of the design process without them. I would absolutely encourage anyone with an idea to use the Sample Room. It has been a pleasure working with them and I have learnt so much along the way.

I used Kristine's resume service back in 2004 when I lived in Melbourne. Kristine asked me a lot of…read morequestions to understand what I felt I was good at, then presented it in such a way that looked appealing from the potential employers perspective. I have received many many interviews from her resume and have updated it over the years using the techniques I learned from meeting her. The initial resume helped me get my first job in the USA for an IT firm. It has been great since then. The resume got me a job working with the 3D film company that filmed Avatar. It also got me with some contract work, and my current job working with a large corporation. I recently had an interview at Apple, in California, because of the resume that I posted on their jobs site. The interview with 10 insanely bright Apple employees! It went really well, but I don't want to move up there right now, even though it was a great experience going to the mother ship. I am very happy with my job and where I live in Southern California. It's funny because I got the resume in Australia, and it has helped me with all my jobs in the USA. I did not shorten the resume or do anything different than what Krisitine suggested for Australian employers. The small amount of money I invested with Kristine's service is still helping me to this day! Thanks so much Kristine and Resumes Enclosed!

I was doing personal development for 3 years before joining the coaching institute and I had always…read morefelt that something was missing. What I discovered was missing was the knowledge and the education around how I could have a deeper relationship with myself. Sounds a little cliche right but the truth is, I didn't know how to love me. Growing up in an environment where I had to take care of other peoples needs before my own, no one really taught me that I had myself to take care of too. Coaching and the Coaching Institute helped me re-parent myself. They taught me the manual to my mind, they taught me about my emotions and as a result of bringing unconscious patters of destruction to my conscious awareness, I have no gained more choices and deep sense of strength that I didn't even know could be cultivated within me. The trainers are all so warm, caring and meet me where I am at with no judgement. I've never found a school or tribe who gave so much love and chocolate away and for once in my life I finally feel like I belong and I am home. Thank you TCI for all that you do and helping me deepen my connection with life, with myself and the people I love. I will be forever grateful for the changes I have witnessed within me and I have you to thank you it. We have one life and no one really knows what will happen when we leave this planet so we better make the most of what we have, take responsibility for ourselves and make sure we leave the world a better place when we go. Because in the end it's up to us as individuals to be the change we want to see in the world. If this resonates with you in anyway give them a call. You will be so taken care of that it might even scare you but trust me, it's real and it's a journey you will never forget.

The past few months at The Coaching Institute has been a phenomenal and life changing experience…read morefor me. Never before I worked in a place that I can grow so much professionally and personally. I was always passionate about human behaviour and personal development, and this is just a perfect place for me. And for the very first time, I get to be in a work environment where everyone truly fight together for the results as a team. We support each other as much as we can and there's nothing is too small. Another amazing thing is to be able to see so many life changing stories from our students, to meet them face to face, and to hear their stories. I know I'm in for something so much bigger than just a school. There is so much more for me to learn every day and I'm really excited about the person that I'd grow into. Thank you TCI

Where every other op shop now seems to be modelling itself on high street fashion stores, good old…read moreDon is still serving it up the way it is meant to be. I'm obviously happy to support charities by shopping at op shops, but the real appeal for me is finding a great little item that no one else will have and that will cost me only a few bucks. That's what you get at the Don. None of this, "it's a flowery 90s Laura Ashley number and we know how the 90s is back in fashion so we'll up the price tag", it's still, "It's a secondhand dress that smells a bit and has yellowing patches at the underarm region so lets get rid of it for less than $10". That's how it should be. I don't want to rummage through an overstuffed clothes rack where none of the hangers match and most of the items are total rubbish, only to find the one thing of any value to me and have to pay full whack for it. No. Is Don, is good.

Don Bosco is a favourite for relatively cheap furniture, with is regularly turned over for new…read morestock thanks to its' occasional half off sale. Aside from that, it's got your typical array of clothes, knick knacks, bits and pieces and other general stuff that other people have thrown out but you just might find useful. Given the highly convenient location of Don Bosco, it tends to get picked over pretty heavily, so the really great finds are less frequent than at some of the more out of the way joints. Nonetheless, the prices tend to be slightly lower than at Savers down the road (though not always), and it's good for the suits, ties and ladies' nightwear from bygone eras. The odd board game also tends to surface every now and then.

I have been going to this salon for 5 years now and always look forward to my next visit. The team…read moreare always so welcoming and treat you as family. My stylist is always up to date on what is going on with me and knows exactly what looks good on me. Working in hotels I always recommend people to go here if they want perfection each and every time. Do yourself a favour and check them out. You want go back to your old stylists that's for sure

I am extremely dissatisfied with not only my hair but the service I received also. I went to Rakis…read moreand had a long consultation with the staff about exactly what I was wanting to achieve and had pictures to show them and was assured that it could be done. I'd just had my hair already ruined by others so was already stressed about my hair which they knew about and bagged out the work I had done before and were adamant that they would get me to what I wanted and that it would be easy. I was so excited to go in for my Thursday night appointment to get my hair back to what it looked like! Well that's where the excitement ended! I was there for well over three hours and my lovely blonde colour I had all disappeared and I was left brown with some blonde foils! What I was wanting was balayage with blonde also fanning around the front of my face with a good root stretch. I actually cried in the chair it was so far away from what was discussed. So again I was not listened to! Too add insult to serious injury I was quoted $345 at the initial consultation. I was approached with a $505 bill before my service was over as they wanted to close off the register as it was nearing 9pm (I had been there since 5:15pm) I said "wait this is slots $200 more than I was quoted!! They went and worked it out. Came back and said they would charge me my quoted price but basically I should have been great full I was only being charged that as I did receive a "full service"... like what the actual F!! Your staff were the ones who did the consultation and quoted me the initial price!! Why the F should I be doing a backflip for not being charged an extra $160 than I was quoted?? It was so condescending. I spoke to them the next day and was offered my full money back however they asked for a chance to fix it. I wish I had of taken my money and gone elsewhere!! Isn't hindsight wonderful! I went back in on the Saturday morning. Again showing pictures and explaining what I wanted.. well this time I turned out pretty much all blonde!!!! Still no balayage at all!! I left further messages with comparison pictures.. the owner Stavros phoned me. Well what a delight! I was repeatedly insulted.. he wanted to see my hair so I went in Friday after work. He accused me of pulling my hair back so it looked more blonde in the pictures and as he said that he flicked my hair roughly over my head.. said if I didn't want foils why didn't I say something to them when it was getting done, that the picture I showed them the girl has thick hair and mines not that thick.. like I know that buddy but the way it's done can be done on my hair!! When I got upset he asked me why I was getting so upset "it's just hair" um your WHOLE BUSINESS IS BASED ON HAIR!!!! You charge men and women a fortune to get their hair done yet you can't even do it right! Apparently also I'm the first time they have ever had someone complain! I wish I had of checked the reviews prior to going in!! I will never walk in there ever again!! They are refusing to refund me as they have provided the service!!! I'm so so mad! Not only was this costly, time consuming and hair damaging, I was insulted and still do not have what I went in there for! Next step is consumer affairs! Thanks for nothing Rakis!!

Tony Consentino I am 57; dentist; spiritually minded;…read moresingle; enjoy using my mind; enjoy sports - cycling, snow skiing; have travelled extensively. Have had many relationships but have been unsuccessful in reaching my goal of a stable relationship. Over the past 12 months, Tony has helped me immeasurably. He has shown me the value of working with someone is much better than working on your own. I needed commitment before another person to achieve this change. The "homework" given to me extended the benefits of each training session. I felt much more positive about change after each training session. I received the tools to give direction, change my thinking patterns, and create a positive view of future. The roll plays with Tony impressed on your mind the reality of myself, rather than self-deception within my own mind. I would strongly recommend this help in life to anyone. Adrian Hore

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My current place of employment was found through Symmetry HR and I'm really happy about it. I would…read moredefinitely say that it has been my best job in Melbourne so far (bar being a Melbourne scout, of course!). This 5-star review is dedicated to a woman named Katrina. I originally came through an agency for an original position I was trying for. Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful for the role, but Katrina kept my records on board and kept trying to make something work for me. She was very friendly throughout the whole ordeal and I definitely got the feeling that she was "on my side", so to speak. When things were up in the air, she kept in contact with me to let me know about new developments and possibilities and voila! Got me a position that pays 21.31 an hour (which is VERY good considering that I'm only 20). It almost felt as though Katrina has been my friend and personal agent rather than just a general employee at Symmetry who deals with dozens of potential people each day. Very personal and professional service. Symmetry HR has found a gem of an employee in Katrina! Keep up the good work! --- Mini-Update: I e-mailed Katrina asking if there was any work available in the office/data-entry sector for my partner. Due to VISA restrictions he unfortunately has to leave his current job where he does data-entry work. She e-mailed back saying that she'll do what she can and asked for him to send his resume through. A few days later he's set up with an interview. This woman deserves a RAISE!