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Arts and Culture
Front Up ‘Emerge’ Exhibition Opening
In the midst of unforeseen COVID-19 restrictions, Front Up held the opening night of their Emerge Exhibition. This exhibition was the result of a 14-week course, which involved participants being mentored by professional artists to nurture, support, and develop their art practice. Front Up is an eve
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Employment Services Stories
Hamish’s Design Journey
Hamish has been using our WorkReady service for the past four months. During his time with WorkReady, Hamish developed a passion for graphic design, having designed many logos for different companies.
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Employment Services Stories
Tim’s Journey to Becoming a Nurse
When Tim first joined the USEP program in May, he had recently completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery. Tim, who has had a lack of self esteem, had doubts on whether he would succeed in achieving his goals of becoming a nurse.
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Employment Services Stories
Mustafa’s USEP Story
Mustafa was in his final year at university, studying a Master of Business & Administration, when he joined the University Specialist Employment Partnerships (USEP) program. The support and encouragement that the USEP program provided, eventually saw Mustafa become successful in securing a full-time
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Disability Services Stories
Brad’s Dream Comes True
Adam who met with Ability Options to explore his job opportunities has found employment at Sperling Enterprises and completed a Certificate III in Logistics. Adam’s commitment to studying Logistics has been a big step in his career as it has given him direction and a clear path to follow.
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Employment Services Stories
Kathryn’s New Beginnings
Kathryn commenced with our DES program in 2019. Over the past three years, she has faced challenges with work because of a neck and spinal disorder and resulting health barriers. She was keen on finding more suitable work and through many adversities during the COVID pandemic, she kept searching.
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Disability Services Stories
International Day of Sign Languages: Gabrielle’s Story
Gabrielle uses Auslan to communicate with others on a daily basis. For Gabrielle, knowing Auslan allows her to ‘communicate with people in different situations,’ and engage and share her perspectives with the outside world, making it a part of her identity
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Employment Services Stories
Fawaz gets a job at Gloria Jean’s Cafe
Fawaz has been with WorkReady Hornsby for almost two years, and right before the COVID lockdown hit in June 2021, he got a job offer from Gloria Jean’s Cafe, where he previously did work experience.
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Disability Services Stories
Matt’s Journey Towards Independence
Karen an Ability Options Support Coordinator, has been supporting Matt, a participant with MS, for four years.
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Disability Services Stories
Kylie and Ben’s Story
Kylie, was 40 when she was discharged from the Royal North Short Hospital following a serious brain aneurysm. Here is her story of finally moving out with her partner to live independently.
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