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Employment
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From rhythm to the road: How David is balancing work, music and life
By day, David is on the road, helping members of the community get to appointments, work and other important destinations. As a community transport worker, he’s known for being reliable, calm under pressure and approachable with both clients and colleagues. “I really enjoy helping people get whe
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Employment
Our People
20 years, countless careers: Hayley’s story in employment
Starting out on her first day over 20 years ago with nothing but a handwritten scrap of paper and a request to turn it into a professional résumé, Hayley had no idea she was about to begin a career that would shape countless lives — including her own. Employment support: What’s chang
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Employment
Josh’s green thumb sows seeds of positive change
Joshua’s green thumb is growing stronger – and so is his impact. Through Disability Employment Services, he’s sowing the seeds of change in his community. Joshua, a CoAct/Ability Options Disability Employment Services (DES) participant, has grown through two separate roles so far in his em
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Employment
If there’s a Will, there’s a way
From learner driver to confident Team Leader, WorkReady participant Will’s journey has seen him flourish from behind the wheel to the front of Gusto’s Home Hub’s gardening services. Since attending Ability Options’ WorkReady service in 2019, Will was supported to achieve a major life goal in
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Employment
Inclusive family dining through diverse hiring at Chickanji
Working to build an all-inclusive family dining establishment, local business owner Mike has been partnering with Ability Options to provide employment opportunities to a passionate workforce eager to make a difference. Over the past year, Tracey and Eddie, two Ability Options WorkReady participants
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Employment
From home maintenance to family dining, inclusive employment is a priority for Sydney businesses
People with disability in Australia face several challenges in the employment sector, resulting in lower participation and higher unemployment rates compared to those without disability. Key issues include lower employment rates, a shift from full to part-time work, and workplace discrimination.&nbs
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Employment
Tracey’s journey to workforce success
Tracey, a participant in Ability Options’ WorkReady program, has shown remarkable perseverance and has made incredible strides in her employment journey over the past year. A true celebration of her growth on the journey to workforce success. Tracey faced nearly a year of unemployment before landi
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Employment
Shane’s success: Kmart and Ability Options team up for a win
In the lead up to Christmas last year, Shane found his footing into employment with Kmart through support provided by Ability Options, a leading disability and employment services provider in NSW. Shane came to Ability Options in 2021 as a participant of our Disability Employment Services, delivered
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