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Disability Employment Services Extended Two Years

Two women outdoors, one in a BUSY Ability shirt smiling at another in a light green collared shirt; trees create an inviting space for disability employment services.

Following the recent Budget announcement in October, it was welcome news to hear The Minister for Social Services, the Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP, announce a two-year extension of the Disability Employment Services program. BUSY Ability will continue to provide Disability Employment Services to our customers in Richmond, Gold Coast, Brisbane south-east and the Sunshine Coast. Over […]

James finds a rewarding career path as a carer

A man with short brown hair and a neat beard, in a grey shirt, sits outdoors at an inclusive workplace. Potted plants and a bamboo fence are in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky.

After only his second appointment with BUSY Ability, it was clear to his Employment Consultant, Jennifer, that James was a caring person with a heart of gold! For this reason, Jennifer believed that James would be highly suited to work as a carer, an industry that is often seeking suitable staff. James had some experience […]

Nelson’s dream is to become a dessert chef

Nelson's dream is to become a dessert chef using BUSY Ability's inclusive employment options

Nelson first came to BUSY Ability after his parents were searching online and found out about their School Leaver Employment Support program. The NDIS-funded program supports young people living with a disability to transition from school and into independence and a career path. For Nelson, his dream is to one day become a dessert chef […]

Kaleb analyses his future and all looks bright!

A young BUSY Ability participant in the workplace looking at some computer screens with a small smile on his face

When Kaleb first came to BUSY Ability, he was not even comfortable catching public transport alone. Since leaving school twelve months ago, Kaleb had been facing these and other barriers which made it difficult for him to find and secure work. Under the NDIS-funded School Leaver Employment Support program, Kaleb was supported by BUSY Ability […]

Graduates now thriving at work, thanks to Building Strong Foundations course

Graduates now thriving at work, thanks to the BUSY Ability Building Strong Foundations course

For some job seekers, confidence can be the biggest barrier to employment. What is expected from employers? How to control nerves in interviews? Do I have enough computer skills? All these doubts can hold someone back from securing work or succeeding in their work. So when a classroom of BUSY Ability clients recently graduated from […]

National Reconciliation Week: Be Brave. Make Change.

A poster for National Reconciliation Week 2022 shows diverse people, BUSY Ability and Reconciliation Australia logos, and dates 27 May–3 June.

National Reconciliation Week is a reminder for all Australians to contribute to achieving reconciliation for our first nation’s people in Australia, prompting all of us to learn about our shared histories and cultures. The week always runs from 27 May to 3 June as it coincides with two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey so […]

After two deaths in her family, Julie was at breaking point

A woman with dark hair tied back, in a white patterned blouse, smiles indoors. Behind her is a sea turtle painting at BUSY Ability.

When Julie first came to see BUSY Ability she had just gone through an incredibly tragic time with the passing away of her mother and her sister within three years of each other. Having lived with mental health issues for many years, Julie, who is 61 years of age, had been seeing a psychiatrist every […]

From a troubled past, Ziggy finally has security and direction through work

A person with curly hair in a black button-up shirt sits smiling in the driver’s seat as rain falls, embodying BUSY Ability's spirit.

Ziggy didn’t have the best of upbringings, struggling with difficult circumstances in her home life, her childhood was not the best foundation and this led to her being in and out of trouble throughout her school life and in early adulthood. After having three young children of her own, Ziggy wanted to change her life […]

The BUSY Group to support more communities through the new Workforce Australia model

A chef in a white jacket makes a fresh vegetable salad, while his colleague, aided by BUSY Ability support, smiles in the kitchen.

Replacing the current Employment Services model in Australia (which includes jobactive, Transition to Work and others), from July 1 Workforce Australia is set to transform the way employment services are delivered and will become the new modern, flexible and targeted employment service to better support job seekers and employers. The new model was informed by […]