Luke Benson, a 25-year-old from Moana in Adelaide, lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social anxiety. Despite facing difficulties with self-confidence and social skills, which made job searching particularly…
For Patrick, living with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability meant facing significant barriers on his journey to independence and securing employment. At 24 years of age, Patrick had a desire…
Meet Kristie, a 48-year-old woman from Bunbury Western Australia, who faced significant challenges on her journey to employment. Like many others, she needed the right support to overcome barriers and…
Inam, a 58-year-old woman, arrived in Australia in 2015 as a refugee from Iraq. With no significant employment history and a musculoskeletal disorder that limited her movement and caused chronic…
Recently, the uLaunch team in Western Australia partnered with Dress for Success, a charity dedicated to empowering women through professional attire and confidence-building, for another transformative event. Led by…
At 61, Roselyn faced significant barriers to employment, living with mental health issues, physical pain and social isolation. Having withdrawn from social interactions for years, Roselyn was unsure of her…
Despite being a critical role for employing people with disabilities in Queensland, community services employers are not fully equipped to support the needs of people with disability looking for employment,…
Dylan, a 20-year-old from Wollongong, faced significant challenges after finishing Year 12 in 2021. Living with autism and anxiety, he struggled to find a clear path to employment or further…
Jayden faced several challenges on his journey towards employment. Navigating difficulties with literacy and numeracy, he experienced significant anxiety and required extra support in the workplace. At the start, Jayden…
uLaunch is proud to be a major sponsor of this ground-breaking initiative that is transforming the live sports experience for countless families at Optus Stadium. The Sensory Room, a permanent…