A recent employment drive by BUSY Ability had an aim of placing 1000 people with lived experience of the justice system into work before Christmas. The target was smashed and…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…