Kristen is rising to the occasion!
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 […]
Navigating NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports
Unlocking Future Potential! Are you a school leaver or a parent of a student about to leave school? Have you heard about the NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program? It may hold the key to unlocking your future potential and helping you navigate the transition from school to employment. School leavers often face unique […]
Riley is revved up for a career in mechanics
During this year’s Disability Action Week, we’re highlighting the positive impact that finding a meaningful career path can have for persons living with disability. Like Riley, for instance! Riley first came to BUSY Ability in June 2022, seeking assistance through the NDIS funded School Leaver Employment Support program. The program supports young school leavers who […]
About to leave school, Lilliana took note of her future!
During Disability Action Week 2023, we look at how young people living with a disability navigate the transition between school and the working world. Lilliana’s story is an example of how post-school career and life goals can be achieved with the right support. For many young people, leaving school can be a daunting chapter of […]
BUSY Health Hub Strathpine Officially Open!
Mental illness is considered a hidden disability that 1 in 5 people in Australia will experience in any given year. The impact of mental health issues extends far beyond individual challenges, affecting families, workplaces and communities, creating ripples that touch every aspect of society. Fittingly, during Disability Action Week (Nov 25-Dec 1), and in response […]
School Leaver Employment Supports – Info Sessions
We currently have availability to provide School Leavers Employment Supports in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay and northern NSW. To find out more, join our next Webinar that will cover: NDIS overview in relation to School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). What is School Leaver Employment Supports? Eligibility for School Leaver Employment Supports; and […]
Finishing School? What Next?
The end of the year is fast approaching and for many this is exciting but there are also many school leavers who will no longer have the structure and routine of school and find this a very daunting prospect. The questions of – what happens next? what opportunities are out there for me? who will […]
Kaleb analyses his future and all looks bright!
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 […]
Tyreece is living his dream thanks to BUSY Ability NDIS Employment Support
From 2016-2018, Tyreece was a Leading Cadet of the Australian Royal Air Force Cadets and fulfilled his duties of setting up camp, participating in team building activities, following strict safety requirements, participating in emergency practice drills and marching in parades. After graduating from Wilson Park High School in 2020, Tyreece dreamt of working at a […]