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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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