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Braydon came to BUSY Ability’s Caboolture team with a challenging past that included struggles with addiction and a criminal history. Being unemployed for a long time, Braydon was finding it difficult to secure employment and needed to get his foot in the door somehow. Through BUSY Ability, who deliver the
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurological and developmental condition that affects how individuals process information, interact with others, and communicate. Raising awareness and promoting understanding about autism is crucial for creating a more inclusive society. World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2nd, aims to increase global
When we think of a person living with a disability, we often picture someone in a wheelchair or with an artificial arm or leg. But did you know that 90% of people living with disabilities in Australia are living with what is known as an invisible disability? Below we breakdown
Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success: Josh’s Story Referred to BUSY Ability’s Disability Employment Services program through his NDIS support worker, Josh was keen to find some work and earn his own money. How BUSY Ability Helped Josh Find Employment Josh, who lives with an intellectual disability, was assessed as being
Unveiling Hidden Talents: How Anthony Found Success After a Career Change Approximately seven years ago and in his mid-30s, life as Anthony knew it changed forever. Surviving a boating accident that left him paralysed, he now had to navigate his new existence as a quadriplegic. A Wealth of Experience Despite
Feeling the weight of his past mistakes which resulted in a criminal conviction, when Anas first came to BUSY Ability to find support through Workforce Australia’s Specialist Employment Services, he was full of self-doubt and struggled to see a viable path forward. Determined to make a better life for himself
Working as a former chef for sixteen years, including in a high-end Italian restaurant, Robert’s career took a downward turn when he started a battle with drug addiction. Not wanting to return to chef-work, and still struggling with his drug addiction, Robert sought employment assistance through BUSY Ability, a Disability
A solo parent looking after her two daughters, Jean was struggling to make ends meet, including paying her rent. After registering with BUSY Ability, who deliver the Australian Government’s Disability Employment Services program, her life took a turn for the better! When Jean had her initial appointment on the 3rd
During Disability Action Week 2023, we look at what it means to a person with disability to find meaningful and secure employment. Being able to contribute, earn money and make social connections through work is essential for a person’s overall wellbeing and sense of belonging. Take Kalvin’s story for example!