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The BUSY Group has been supporting people with employment, training and education for nearly 50 years and are an Australian success story, improving careers and positively impacting communities by implementing their innovative models for employment services support, skills and education in Australia and internationally, including New Zealand, Canada and the
Included in this article: Employing for diversity and inclusiveness in your team is a really smart move for your business and is proven to give you: CoAct Connect + BUSY Ability are employment experts with decades of experience in employment solutions for job seekers and employers. We help
About BUSY Ability (formerly ON-Q) BUSY Ability (formerly known as ON-Q) is a leading provider with nearly 40 years experience supporting people living with disability, illness or injury to achieve their employment goals. We’re dedicated to supporting inclusivity and opportunities for people living with disability, assisting them to find their
Struggling to find work due to a lack of transportation and experience, Damien was determined to build a better future for himself. Working closely with his consultant at BUSY Ability, he was soon offered a life-changing opportunity to join a construction business. This full-time, permanent role will allow Damien to
For over two years, BUSY Ability has worked in collaboration with Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) delivering pre-and post-release employment and support programs to prisoners. The successful partnership allows BUSY Ability to deliver the Pre-Release Prisoner Initiative program with referrals from eleven centres throughout South-East Queensland. Participants are given access to
If you are ever waiting in the queue at the drive through of Zarraffa’s Cairns, there is a good chance you will be served by Alf. Apart from receiving your pick-me-up drink of choice, you will be greeted by Alf’s warm smile and cheery demeanour! Now making positive strides in
The idea of building and repairing heavy machinery and steel structures had always interested 41-year-old Joshua and becoming a qualified boilermaker has been a long-term career goal. Unfortunately, after making some bad decisions in his younger years, life’s challenges and uncertainties made it difficult for Joshua to turn his career
Dion was content with his career path, enjoying his work as a landscaper; however, in 2021 he was involved in a car accident which left him seriously injured and affected his ability to continue this career path. After a long period of rehabilitation, in 2024, Dion sought assistance to rejoin
As someone who is visually impaired, Dylan has faced significant barriers to employment, with many employers unsure how to accommodate his needs in the workplace. Dylan came to BUSY Ability’s Cairns office in search of a fresh start, seeking support from their government funded, Disability Employment Services program. After meeting