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Inclusive Employment Australia

April 1, 2025
TC Alfred Office Closures
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TC Alfred Office Closures

March 5, 2025
Employer Award: Venues West
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Employer Award: Venues West

February 14, 2025
uLaunch and TELUS Health support small businesses employing people with disability
uLaunch and TELUS Health support small businesses employing people with disabilityNewsPartnerships

uLaunch and TELUS Health support small businesses employing people with disability

December 20, 2024
uLaunch and Jobfind achieve 500 jobs for Christmas goal and donate $5k to not-for-profits
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uLaunch and Jobfind achieve 500 jobs for Christmas goal and donate $5k to not-for-profitsDisability Employment ServicesEmployerNews

uLaunch and Jobfind achieve 500 jobs for Christmas goal and donate $5k to not-for-profits

December 19, 2024
Spreading holiday cheer: uLaunch Mirrabooka donate food hampers to support participants
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Spreading holiday cheer: uLaunch Mirrabooka donate food hampers to support participants

December 17, 2024
Transforming Lives: Tran’s Journey with uLaunch NDIS
Transforming Lives: Tran’s Journey with uLaunch NDISJob SeekerNDISNewsPeople with disability

Transforming Lives: Tran’s Journey with uLaunch NDIS

December 12, 2024
uLaunch Manjimup: Success Stories
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uLaunch Manjimup: Success Stories

December 9, 2024
Maria’s Journey of overcoming mental health issues and securing employment as a waitress
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Maria’s Journey of overcoming mental health issues and securing employment as a waitressDisability Employment ServicesJob SeekerPeople with disability

Maria’s Journey of overcoming mental health issues and securing employment as a waitress

December 3, 2024
Zak’s journey to self-employment
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Zak’s journey to self-employmentDisability Employment ServicesJob SeekerPeople with disability

Zak’s journey to self-employment

December 2, 2024
uLaunch Employment Consultant Traineeship Program 2024
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uLaunch Employment Consultant Traineeship Program 2024

November 19, 2024
Employer Award: Manjimup Community Resource Centre
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Employer Award: Manjimup Community Resource Centre

November 4, 2024
uLaunch NDIS Update: Empowering Remote Communities in Katherine
uLaunch NDIS Update: Empowering Remote Communities in KatherineNDISNews

uLaunch NDIS Update: Empowering Remote Communities in Katherine

October 28, 2024
uLaunch NDIS and Kowanyama Community Celebrates T-Shirt Design Competition
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uLaunch NDIS and Kowanyama Community Celebrates T-Shirt Design Competition

October 23, 2024
uLaunch and Purple Hands kick off innovative ‘Get Up and Goal’ program
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uLaunch and Purple Hands kick off innovative ‘Get Up and Goal’ programNDISNewsPartnershipsPeople with disability

uLaunch and Purple Hands kick off innovative ‘Get Up and Goal’ program

October 17, 2024
uLaunch NDIS Employment Supports: Lukes Story
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uLaunch NDIS Employment Supports: Lukes Story

October 15, 2024
uLaunch NDIS supports help Patrick secure a traineeship in horticulture
uLaunch NDIS supports help Patrick secure a traineeship in horticultureJob SeekerNDISPeople with disability

uLaunch NDIS supports help Patrick secure a traineeship in horticulture

October 9, 2024
Kristie’s Journey: Embracing Empowerment and Discovering Self-Confidence
Kristie’s Journey: Embracing Empowerment and Discovering Self-ConfidenceDisability Employment ServicesJob SeekerPeople with disability

Kristie’s Journey: Embracing Empowerment and Discovering Self-Confidence

October 2, 2024
Success and Setbacks: Inam’s Employment Journey
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Success and Setbacks: Inam’s Employment JourneyDisability Employment ServicesJob SeekerPeople with disability

Success and Setbacks: Inam’s Employment Journey

September 25, 2024
Empowering Women with Dress for Success in Western Australia
Empowering Women with Dress for Success in Western AustraliaDisability Employment ServicesPartnerships

Empowering Women with Dress for Success in Western Australia

September 20, 2024
Roselyn embraces a newfound confidence through the All Abilities Job Match program
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Roselyn embraces a newfound confidence through the All Abilities Job Match programDisability Employment ServicesEmployerJob SeekerPartnershipsPeople with disability

Roselyn embraces a newfound confidence through the All Abilities Job Match program

September 17, 2024
Meeting Queensland’s Labour Shortages with the All Abilities Job Match Program
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Meeting Queensland’s Labour Shortages with the All Abilities Job Match ProgramDisability Employment ServicesEmployerPartnershipsPeople with disability

Meeting Queensland’s Labour Shortages with the All Abilities Job Match Program

September 13, 2024
uLaunch NDIS National Manager: Guest Speaking at the Community Development Program (CDP) Panel
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uLaunch NDIS National Manager: Guest Speaking at the Community Development Program (CDP) PanelNewsPartnerships

uLaunch NDIS National Manager: Guest Speaking at the Community Development Program (CDP) Panel

September 10, 2024
Dylan achieves 26 weeks of employment with Illawarra Yacht Club
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Dylan achieves 26 weeks of employment with Illawarra Yacht ClubDisability Employment ServicesEmployerNewsPeople with disability

Dylan achieves 26 weeks of employment with Illawarra Yacht Club

September 4, 2024
A clean start for Jayden
A clean start for JaydenDisability Employment ServicesJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

A clean start for Jayden

August 27, 2024
A new partnership between uLaunch and Specialisterne strives to improve employment opportunities for neurodivergent people.
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A new partnership between uLaunch and Specialisterne strives to improve employment opportunities for neurodivergent people.NewsPartnershipsPeople with disability

A new partnership between uLaunch and Specialisterne strives to improve employment opportunities for neurodivergent people.

August 20, 2024
uLaunch x Purple Hands | Sensory Room: A Haven of Inclusivity
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uLaunch x Purple Hands | Sensory Room: A Haven of InclusivityEmployerNewsPartnershipsPeople with disability

uLaunch x Purple Hands | Sensory Room: A Haven of Inclusivity

August 6, 2024
uLaunch x Purple Hands: Goals aHead program
Kids facing a Goals aHead Mentor.
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uLaunch x Purple Hands: Goals aHead program

July 2, 2024
Employer Award: Home Maid, A Beacon of Inclusion and Opportunity
Employer Award: Home Maid, A Beacon of Inclusion and OpportunityEmployerNewsPeople with disability

Employer Award: Home Maid, A Beacon of Inclusion and Opportunity

June 14, 2024
Overcoming Obstacles and Finding FIFO Success
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Overcoming Obstacles and Finding FIFO SuccessDisability Employment ServicesEmployerJob SeekerNews

Overcoming Obstacles and Finding FIFO Success

May 23, 2024
A Continuing Journey of Self-Discovery for Anne
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A Continuing Journey of Self-Discovery for Anne

May 16, 2024
Empowering Resilience: Aisha’s Journey to Employment
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Empowering Resilience: Aisha’s Journey to Employment

May 14, 2024
Dressing for Success in Western Australia 
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Dressing for Success in Western Australia EmployerJob SeekerNews

Dressing for Success in Western Australia 

April 30, 2024
Michelle’s Journey to Sustainable Employment and Beyond
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Michelle’s Journey to Sustainable Employment and BeyondDisability Employment ServicesNewsPeople with disability

Michelle’s Journey to Sustainable Employment and Beyond

April 15, 2024
Wayne’s Story: Inclusive Employment Practices
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Wayne’s Story: Inclusive Employment PracticesDisability Employment ServicesNewsPeople with disability

Wayne’s Story: Inclusive Employment Practices

April 8, 2024
Brett Burling’s Journey from Barriers to Employment
Brett Burling’s Journey from Barriers to EmploymentDisability Employment ServicesEmployerJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Brett Burling’s Journey from Barriers to Employment

March 26, 2024
Liam’s Journey into Employment and Higher Education
Liam’s Journey into Employment and Higher EducationDisability Employment ServicesEmployerJob SeekerNews

Liam’s Journey into Employment and Higher Education

March 18, 2024
Masen Overcomes Anxiety on his Path to Employment
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Masen Overcomes Anxiety on his Path to EmploymentDisability Employment ServicesEmployerJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Masen Overcomes Anxiety on his Path to Employment

March 15, 2024
The uLaunch NDIS Team Celebrates Kaurna Day
The uLaunch NDIS Team Celebrates Kaurna DayNews

The uLaunch NDIS Team Celebrates Kaurna Day

March 1, 2024
Hannah’s Story: Advancement and Ambition
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Hannah’s Story: Advancement and Ambition

February 26, 2024
uLaunch & CDERP Partner to Create Inclusive Employment Opportunities
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uLaunch & CDERP Partner to Create Inclusive Employment Opportunities

February 13, 2024
uLaunch Board Member Professor Paul Harpur Honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia
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uLaunch Board Member Professor Paul Harpur Honoured with Medal of the Order of AustraliaNewsPeople with disability

uLaunch Board Member Professor Paul Harpur Honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia

January 29, 2024
Employment Consultant Traineeship Program
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Employment Consultant Traineeship Program

December 2, 2023
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2023
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2023Job SeekerNewsPeople with disability

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2023

December 1, 2023
Chevy’s Journey: Overcoming Employment Barriers to Launch a Landscaping Career
Chevy’s Journey: Overcoming Employment Barriers to Launch a Landscaping CareerJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Chevy’s Journey: Overcoming Employment Barriers to Launch a Landscaping Career

December 1, 2023
Unlocking Career Potential: Kaine’s NDIS Journey with uLaunch
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Unlocking Career Potential: Kaine’s NDIS Journey with uLaunch

November 10, 2023
Phinyo: Securing Success with uLaunch’s Guided Group Discovery Program
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Phinyo: Securing Success with uLaunch’s Guided Group Discovery Program

October 27, 2023
Urgent Action Required: Bridging the Disability Employment Gap
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Urgent Action Required: Bridging the Disability Employment Gap

October 24, 2023
Manjimup Client Discovery Day: Connecting with Community and Nature
Manjimup Client Discovery Day: Connecting with Community and NatureJob SeekerNews

Manjimup Client Discovery Day: Connecting with Community and Nature

September 28, 2023
Brendan: uLaunch Star Trainee to State Award Nominee
Brendan: uLaunch Star Trainee to State Award NomineeJob SeekerNews

Brendan: uLaunch Star Trainee to State Award Nominee

September 21, 2023
Jobfind and uLaunch CEO, Karena Newland, Appointed to the NESA Board
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Jobfind and uLaunch CEO, Karena Newland, Appointed to the NESA BoardNews

Jobfind and uLaunch CEO, Karena Newland, Appointed to the NESA Board

September 8, 2023
Shane: Mental Health struggles not a barrier to a new career
Shane: Mental Health struggles not a barrier to a new careerJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Shane: Mental Health struggles not a barrier to a new career

September 6, 2023
Jodi: Turning Challenge into a successful Career
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Jodi: Turning Challenge into a successful Career

August 21, 2023
Angus Knight Group and Purple Hands Foundation Join Forces for Community Empowerment
Angus Knight Group and Purple Hands Foundation Join Forces for Community EmpowermentJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Angus Knight Group and Purple Hands Foundation Join Forces for Community Empowerment

August 14, 2023
A Career journey for Grant: uLaunch’s Supportive Role
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A Career journey for Grant: uLaunch’s Supportive Role

August 2, 2023
Melissa’s Triumph: From Adversity to Purpose
Melissa’s Triumph: From Adversity to PurposeJob SeekerNewsPeople with disability

Melissa’s Triumph: From Adversity to Purpose

July 28, 2023
uLaunch: Redefining Disability Employment for a More Inclusive Future
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uLaunch: Redefining Disability Employment for a More Inclusive Future

July 20, 2023
Rabia’s transformation to someone filled with confidence and hope
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Rabia’s transformation to someone filled with confidence and hope

May 18, 2023
Persistence is paying off for Hannah: hearing impairment is no barrier to employment
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Persistence is paying off for Hannah: hearing impairment is no barrier to employmentNews

Persistence is paying off for Hannah: hearing impairment is no barrier to employment

May 11, 2023
Creating Opportunities: The Partnership Between Nationwide Care Plus and Joblife Employment
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Creating Opportunities: The Partnership Between Nationwide Care Plus and Joblife Employment

May 4, 2023
Embracing Diversity: How Park Avenue Hotel is Leading in Inclusive Employment
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Embracing Diversity: How Park Avenue Hotel is Leading in Inclusive EmploymentNews

Embracing Diversity: How Park Avenue Hotel is Leading in Inclusive Employment

April 27, 2023
Dallas is living his dream
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Dallas is living his dreamNews

Dallas is living his dream

April 19, 2023
Jessica’s newfound confidence leads to a hospitality career
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Jessica’s newfound confidence leads to a hospitality careerNews

Jessica’s newfound confidence leads to a hospitality career

April 17, 2023
Traineeship Program sees graduates thriving in the social purpose sector
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Traineeship Program sees graduates thriving in the social purpose sectorNews

Traineeship Program sees graduates thriving in the social purpose sector

March 31, 2023
Pre-employment program continues to create opportunity
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Pre-employment program continues to create opportunityNews

Pre-employment program continues to create opportunity

March 30, 2023
A “beautiful” new job for newly married Robin
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A “beautiful” new job for newly married RobinJob Seeker

A “beautiful” new job for newly married Robin

February 2, 2023
Jada finds a perfect fit for Christmas!
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Jada finds a perfect fit for Christmas!News

Jada finds a perfect fit for Christmas!

December 23, 2022
Career Coaching Helps Boost Skills and Confidence
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Career Coaching Helps Boost Skills and ConfidenceJob SeekerNews

Career Coaching Helps Boost Skills and Confidence

November 24, 2022
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)Job SeekerNews

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

November 20, 2022
From Little Things Big Things Grow
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From Little Things Big Things GrowJob SeekerNews

From Little Things Big Things Grow

October 10, 2022
“He’s an asset to our business.”
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“He’s an asset to our business.”Job Seeker

“He’s an asset to our business.”

September 29, 2022
Recipe for Success
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Recipe for SuccessJob SeekerNews

Recipe for Success

September 28, 2022
A new pre-employment program for Sydney Airport jobs
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A new pre-employment program for Sydney Airport jobsPeople with disability

A new pre-employment program for Sydney Airport jobs

September 27, 2022
Grace’s stepping-stones to full-time employment
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Grace’s stepping-stones to full-time employmentJob Seeker

Grace’s stepping-stones to full-time employment

September 23, 2022
“I’m not done yet.” Jordan’s remarkable return to work
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“I’m not done yet.” Jordan’s remarkable return to workJob SeekerPeople with disability

“I’m not done yet.” Jordan’s remarkable return to work

September 15, 2022
Don’t Give Up at No!
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Don’t Give Up at No!Job SeekerNews

Don’t Give Up at No!

September 14, 2022
Fit For Work!
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Fit For Work!News

Fit For Work!

September 6, 2022
Joblife Believed in Me
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Joblife Believed in MeJob SeekerNews

Joblife Believed in Me

August 31, 2022
A 5-star service for Nori means more than just a job
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A 5-star service for Nori means more than just a jobJob Seeker

A 5-star service for Nori means more than just a job

August 26, 2022
Simple modifications lead to a new career for Robert
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Simple modifications lead to a new career for RobertJob SeekerNews

Simple modifications lead to a new career for Robert

July 19, 2022
Harry overcomes HIV hurdle and finds his calling in a call centre
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Harry overcomes HIV hurdle and finds his calling in a call centreJob SeekerNews

Harry overcomes HIV hurdle and finds his calling in a call centre

June 29, 2022
From ‘Where to go?’ to warehousing, Western Sydney’s Zade transforms his life
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From ‘Where to go?’ to warehousing, Western Sydney’s Zade transforms his lifeNews

From ‘Where to go?’ to warehousing, Western Sydney’s Zade transforms his life

June 22, 2022
A job for refugee Samir breaks 7 years of unemployment
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A job for refugee Samir breaks 7 years of unemploymentJob SeekerPeople with disability

A job for refugee Samir breaks 7 years of unemployment

June 7, 2022
From Unemployed to Full-time work
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From Unemployed to Full-time workNews

From Unemployed to Full-time work

May 6, 2022
Joblife Traineeship Program
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Joblife Traineeship ProgramJob SeekerNews

Joblife Traineeship Program

May 6, 2022
Jeong celebrates 1 year on the job with his Joblife Consultant
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Jeong celebrates 1 year on the job with his Joblife ConsultantJob SeekerNews

Jeong celebrates 1 year on the job with his Joblife Consultant

April 27, 2022
From Overseas Chef to Owner: Jamileh achieves her Australian dream
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From Overseas Chef to Owner: Jamileh achieves her Australian dreamJob SeekerNews

From Overseas Chef to Owner: Jamileh achieves her Australian dream

April 21, 2022
Joblife helps Tiara prove to herself she can achieve her dreams
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Joblife helps Tiara prove to herself she can achieve her dreamsJob SeekerNews

Joblife helps Tiara prove to herself she can achieve her dreams

April 12, 2022
uLaunch acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.