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A collaboration between BUSY Ability and Queensland Corrective Services has seen BUSY Ability provide pre-employment workshops in Queensland correctional centres to prepare people for employment upon release. This program has been delivered to over 500 people inside correctional facilities. From July 2022, BUSY Ability has been contracted by the Australian
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 resulted in 1128 people now in employment and looking forward to a happy Christmas and new year ahead, for themselves
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 Services program. BUSY Ability will continue to provide Disability Employment Services to our customers in Richmond, Gold Coast, Brisbane south-east
Ballina RSL Chief Executive Officer, Bill Coultier believes a diverse workplace is both good for inclusivity and productivity, recently being reminded of this when employing Cath as part of his hospitality floor staff team. Since Cath started, the Boardwalk patrons at the Club have enjoyed engaging in conversation with the
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, Jennifer believed that James would be highly suited to work as a carer, an industry that is often seeking suitable
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 a disability to transition from school and into independence and a career path. For Nelson, his dream is to one
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
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 these doubts can hold someone back from securing work or succeeding in their work. So when a classroom of BUSY
In the first week of July each year, National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to