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Introducing the EmployAbility Hub

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Transforming Your Business Through Inclusive Hiring! BUSY Ability is excited to announce the creation of a resource hub for inclusive employers. The EmployAbility Hub offers practical insights and answers about hiring individuals with illness, injury or disabilities, as well as those impacted by the justice system. The EmployAbility Hub provides resources and information on how […]

Leigh’s Journey to Confidence and Employment

A woman in glasses works with white fabric at a laundry, supported by BUSY Ability. A man behind her also manages laundry tasks.

After facing countless rejections, Leigh, who is vision impaired, struggled to regain her confidence and find employment. Leigh said of her journey, “I was struggling. I was lacking in confidence and I just wanted to get back out and work. After I went to so many interviews I thought noone’s going to employ me, noone’s […]

Nate’s Story of Perseverance and Success!

A smiling blind chef in a black uniform and hat chops an onion on a green board in a commercial kitchen with accessible equipment and shelving, demonstrating workplace modifications that support people with disability.

In his own words, Nate Quinnell (known as The Hurricane Chef) admits that working alongside a blind chef can make people nervous, what with all the knives and hot surfaces that abound in kitchens! However, Monte Lupo café, a social enterprise intiative by Multicap who deliver a range of Disability Services, recognises the skills that […]

Heidi’s now found her ‘stable’ job.

A person in supported employment, dressed in a bright yellow hoodie, dark trousers, boots and a bucket hat, stands on soil near a rake and garden cart with tools; behind them are grassy paddocks, a horse and some sheds.

Often not a straight path, many people find a career path will have many twists and turns. This was also the case for Heidi on her path to finding meaningful employment. Living with anxiety and ADHD, after many years of struggling to find consistent work, Heidi linked with the BUSY Ability team in October last […]

Kristen is rising to the occasion!

Two staff smile at the Coles entry; one wears a navy BUSY Ability lanyard, the other a red Coles uniform. The Coles sign glows above.

Kristen first came to BUSY Ability in early 2020, through their NDIS support program. Living with autism, speech and intellectual impairments that made it difficult to communicate with others, to assist her to gain work-ready skills, Kristen undertook work experience in the bakery section at Coles. Kristen loved her work experience and aspired to one […]

BUSY Ability launches a low-sensory Quiet Hour

BUSY Ability launches a low-sensory Quiet Hour. Two women stand by an office window, making a shh gesture. Behind them, posters feature NDIS workplace support and smiling faces.

Four BUSY Ability offices will pilot a dedicated low-sensory Quiet Hour for customer appointments. This initiative aims to alleviate anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs, such as autism, by providing a calmer and less stimulating environment. Autism Spectrum Australia estimates that more than 300,000 Australians, or 1 in 70, are on the […]

Luke is rolling with the punches on his new ride to work!

A man in a grey hoodie and cap stands on an electric scooter, holding and giving a thumbs up outside glass doors with BUSY Ability signs.

Sometimes life can throw unexpected curve balls. This was the case for Luke, who was a scaffolder working in a Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) position. However, Luke’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which led to multiple surgeries on his skull and an intensive course of chemotherapy. The physical and emotional […]

Leah’s New Start Proves a Winning Formula!

A smiling woman in a colourful shirt holds a clipboard. Text: Equity Student of the Year, Leah Garling, Tropical North Queensland Regional Winner, Queensland Training Awards 2024—highlighting disability employment services.

Leah was in the final stages of completing her Certificate III in Individual Support in 2022 when her life changed dramatically. Her daughter passed away suddenly, and so Leah left her training to take part in a period of Sorry Business. In addition, the passing of her beloved daughter led to Leah becoming a parent […]

Creating Opportunities through First Nations Pre-Employment

A first nations man in a neon yellow and navy shirt stands on a train platform beside Queensland Rail train 294, reflecting inclusive employment.

Paul came to BUSY Ability seeking support through the Workforce Australia Specialist Employment Program after he lost his former job, working as a removalist. The Specialist Employment program supports people with a prior conviction or who are exiting the prison system, to reintegrate into the workforce. His Employment Consultant at BUSY Ability, Hannah, could see […]