The uLaunch Employment Consultant Traineeship Program concluded November 8 with a graduation celebration, honouring the achievements of the participants who completed the program and gained a Certificate IV in Employment...
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The new program aims to empower young people with disabilities by helping them prepare for meaningful employment. uLaunch and the Purple Hands Foundation, recently collaborated to launch the 'Get Up...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 Having withdrawn from social interactions for years, Roselyn was unsure of her...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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