Jamie accessed employment services supports through CoAct service partner Ability Options. Anyone familiar with Bellingen Golf Club is familiar with Club All Rounder Jamie who works with the club crew […]
In August 2022 CoAct service partner Youth Projects embarked on a innovative partnership with Staff Australia to create opportunities for young people seeking meaningful employment. About Staff Australia Since 1999, […]
Khan’s experience shows the practical value of braille in the modern workplace, recognises the amazing support provided by Khan’s employer, as well as the wraparound services provided by CoAct service […]
BUSY Ability is a CoAct service partner providing disability employment services that help people with disability find sustainable employment that suits their individual needs. December 3 is International Day of […]
BUSY Ability is a CoAct service partner providing disability employment services that help people with disability find sustainable employment that suits their individual needs. December 3 is International Day of […]
CoAct service partner MTC Australia helps people with disability across Australia find sustainable work that suits their individual needs. MTC Australia’s solutions for Thi’s challenges How CoAct and our service […]
Lachlan had been in the DES program with CoAct service partner Interact for 85 weeks receiving support with his resume, his interview technique, and reverse marketing. Lachlan is a young […]
CoAct service partner BUSY At Work helped Rebecca start her own business. Contact us if you’re in a similar situation, our team and network are here to help. This good […]
CoAct service Partner Youth Projects helped single mum Andy find work that worked for her. Contact us if you’re in a similar situation, our team and network are here to […]
Amanda received the Highly Commended award for Employment Consultant of the Year at the NESA awards for excellence. The National Employment Services Association (NESA) has been the peak body for […]
CoAct and service partner VisAbility’s support young people with disability to find work that suits their individual needs when they finish high school education. VisAbility is a CoAct service partner […]
Chris had not worked since 2018 due to health issues, now he’s completed six months training at Maccas Farm and learned a whole new set of skills. Chris is a […]
Richard is a 24-year-old young man who did not think he would ever be able to work, due to his medical conditions. Richard has been living with rheumatoid arthritis since […]
Interact customer Jason had been unemployed for 12 months when they stepped in to help him find a new role. Jason had been employed as a long-term full-time carer when […]
Interact customer Travis was working at a job that didn’t fit with his needs as a person living with ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome – he was also being underpaid. Thanks […]
This story discusses sensitive topics that some viewers may find distressing. If this story raises any issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Sharni was seeking a […]
Freya was ready to return to work after recovering from a significant shoulder injury. Freya’s injury had stopped her from lifting her arm and, although she was on the road […]
Jay lived in Tasmania until he secured a new role in Canberra and moved interstate – and he did all of this with cerebral palsy. Jay is an Interact customer […]
Ethon recently started working with CoAct service partner BUSY At Work to find a new job he enjoys that fits well with his individual needs. Ethon’s story includes chapters where […]
Jason is a customer at Five Bridges Woodridge and he’s proven to be a huge success and inspiration for the team as well as his peers. Jason faced many transport […]
Panisara’s recruitment partner at MS Queensland describes her as a hardworking lady who’s been managing her MS symptoms while trying to find sustainable employment that suits her needs. Panisara (aka […]
CoAct Connect customer Herbert joined the Ready Set Go program, with guest presenter AFL legend Simon Black. The Ready Set Go program The Ready Set Go Program is designed to […]
CoAct Connect customer Sally signed up for the Ready Set Go program, with AFL legend Simon Black attending as a guest presenter. The Ready Set Go program The Ready Set […]
When I was first introduced to Coact Connect I felt unsure about beginning the unknown process of finding a new job. I thought it might feel like ‘jumping through hoops’ […]
Meet Lewis, a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) customer on a Disability Support Pension (DSP) who receives intensive support from his employment services team at Community Solutions. Lewis is a […]
Our service partners MS Queensland have been supporting Manoli since 2018, managing his MS symptoms so he can stay self-employed. Meet Manolo Manoli is described as a self-starter by his […]
CoAct service partner Five Bridges held a job club event with guest speaker NRL legend Joel Thompson and the results have been life changing. 21 lucky customers attended the Five […]
Five Bridges is a not-for-profit South-East Queensland based organisation that’s passionate about assisting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with barriers to employment. Five Bridges is a CoAct service […]
Getting back into work when you have a mental illness can seem daunting. But a strong support network can help get you on the right track and give you the […]
Chess Connect is a Coact Employment service partner and a not-for-profit human service organisation that provides a range of specialist Employment, NDIS and Workplace Wellbeing supports. Former recruitment partner Talara […]
At the end of Year 10, Thomas was keen to leave school and find out about the type of jobs and opportunities available in his local area. Determined to succeed […]
The best piece of advice I can offer to job seekers, especially those with mental health barriers, is to not be afraid to try something new. It may change your […]
After a turbulent few years that saw him survive cancer, and the loss of his father and brother, Eian’s now back on track with a new job and an action […]
Meet Joshua, a 21 year old young man who was born with microphthalmos and sclerocornea. Complications that resulted in vision impairment in both of his eyes since birth and led […]
Noelene had been persistent in wanting to find work despite her barriers. Covid made that plan more challenging as she didn’t have access to a phone or computer. Bridge to […]
Rachel has been receiving support from CoAct/Community Solutions Mackay for the last 10 years. She has permanent hearing loss and needs regular ongoing support to stay in work. We’ve been […]
Change the Story is a Nationwide storytelling project that has been running since 2018. The goal of Change the Story has been to help shift the thinking of individuals, employers, and […]
Anothai enjoyed studying hospitality at high school but was at risk of not finishing Year 12. His school recommended that CoAct/Worklink support him to get work experience and find a […]
With support from Lucinda at CoAct / Community Solutions Prosperine, Chelsea scored a job that works for her. Living with Aspergers, she wanted a job with limited people contact. Her […]
Health challenges meant that Brett had needed to leave several jobs that he physically couldn’t sustain. He lives with arthritis in his fingers and tinnitus in his ears and had […]
Ben left school in 2003. After going through different programs of support through various providers for 7 years or so, Ben decided to undertake a Diploma in IT. Ben graduated […]
Our newest network partner, Indigenous Workstars has recently come on board to deliver Workforce Australia employment services to the Indigenous communities in Rockhampton, Gladstone and Woorabinda. At the beginning of […]
What’s that saying about it all happening at once? Troy was recovering from a heart attack, experiencing housing problems and financial struggles. With the help of Lucinda, an employment consultant […]
Confidence in your employment services provider and team of employment consultants is crucial. If you have a good relationship with your employment consultant, you’ll feel more comfortable talking to them […]
Those eligible for the NDIS can get access to quality support services to live life to the fullest through sustainable employment. This includes looking at ways for people to effectively […]
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded exclusive rights to run the Australian Government’s Transition to Work (TtW) program in Western Melbourne. The employment program for 15- to 24-year-olds […]
Zen left school early with no clear idea of what work he wanted to get into. He has a cognitive learning disability. He was referred to the Disability Employment Services […]
Kieran knew what career path he wanted to take, but when Covid hit, he had to think about a backup plan while his goals were put on hold. Now, after […]
When Shane first came to us at CoAct / Community Solutions in Mackay, he was quiet and reserved. He’d put up some big walls around himself and didn’t trust anyone. […]
We spoke with Liz Johnson, a British Paralympian swimmer who’s now retired and working in disability employment services. Her UK-based business – The Ability People – educates employers on what […]
Four of our customers have joined McDonald’s thanks to determination, hard work and phenomenal support from their recruitment partner, Bron Rafter, at CoAct / Community Solutions. Each one is working […]
Jodie Dollery is a Recruitment Partner for CoAct / Worklink in Cairns. She helps customers with mental illness find work, including those who live with anxiety and depression. Jodie says, […]
Isaac and Cristian share how they unpacked what the right job for Isaac was, and how they went about building the self esteem, skills and timeline to get him there. […]
In mid-August there was a worrying COVID outbreak in Shepparton schools which put 25 percent of the population in isolation overnight. Annette Borradale, CoAct / Interact’s Recruitment Partner in the […]
Lucas hadn’t left home in 5 years when he reached out to CoAct / Youth Projects. He was living with extreme anxiety and made the decision to reach out for […]
If we believe our skills and abilities can develop and improve, we have a growth mindset. If we believe our skills and abilities are personal traits that don’t change, we […]
Baker extraordinaire, Peter, took back control of work by choosing his industry, role and employer. This has helped him move through many challenges. He lives with arthritis. Peter had been […]
In recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2021, we spoke with Indigenous jobseeker Jessica, her employment consultant and employer. This is a story that urges employers to give more people a […]
It’s the perfect time for young people to take on an apprenticeship. The Government has just announced it’s extending funding to help employers hire young apprentices and trainees. So, what’s […]
My name is Stuart I live in a small coastal town in NSW with my wife and 3 kids. We’re a dynamic, busy, fun loving and active family. We moved […]
GG’s Flowers is a social enterprise in Canberra that offers meaningful employment to people living with disability. We chatted with founder Nip Wijewickrema, 2016 ACT Young Australian of the Year, […]
We love this story, from our service partner Interact Australia, about helping people find work in the most difficult of circumstances. Jesse, who lives with disability, has found work at […]
Tom’s absolutely loving his traineeship at Banjo’s bakery. He gets to spend time with great people, learn new things and go to work each day. Watch his story. Tom received […]
At the times when I put in resumes and everything, got the interview and they still didn’t choose me … I felt down. At some stages I tried to give […]
Deeann Natividad’s family ancestry lies with the Waka Waka peoples, whose traditional lands are in Queensland. She’s a Regional Strategy Specialist for jobactive and talented artist. In this post she […]
Hi, my name is Jake and I’m a parcel sorter at Australia Post. I’ve been here since September last year and have been with CoAct and Interact for a couple of years. How has your health condition, including […]
Over the past 8 years, Vincent has found it hard to hold down a job. He lives with a mental health condition and experiences anxiety, limited concentration and short memory. While he’s started several employment placements over this time, at the most they’d last […]
When Uniting Case Worker Tamara first met Grace, the impacts of anxiety, PTSD and depression had left her unable to attend school. Now, with help from Uniting’s Smart Skilled and […]
On Thursday, 27th of February we were very fortunate to invite local employer Katie Weisse, Talent Acquisition Specialist from Aurizon to speak at the Jobs Rockhampton event at Frenchville Sports […]
The success of the program comes down to the hardworking case managers, who put so much time and effort into working closely with Bridge Housing and job seekers, no matter […]
Living with narcolepsy type 2, Lee is currently registered for Disability Employment Services (DES) with her local CoAct Service Partner, MTC. Narcolepsy type 2 is a lifelong non-curable condition that […]
Karleen’s story Through her participation in the Bridge to Work program, Bridge Housing resident Karleen has been supported into a life-changing job opportunity with Tribal Warrior Cruises. Success finding sustainable, […]
October is mental health month, and that means we’re shining a light on all things mental health – including must-watch shows! We’ve put together our favourite Australian shows that bring […]
A new initiative from CoAct Service Partner Community Solutions is providing training opportunities to upskill Indigenous job seekers into the workforce. The Pipeline Employability Training Opportunities program was born when […]
With a hard-working attitude and motivation to-boot, Mick was able to secure a full-time permanent job that he loves, with thanks to the support of the Bridge to Work program. […]
For a student, the prospect of finding a job after finishing their studies can be a difficult process. Rimal, a student in his final year of Aviation Management, was looking […]
A new mentoring initiative run by CoAct through their local employment services providers CHESS Connect, Uniting, and Workways Australia will support disadvantaged young women in the NSW North Coast region […]
• Rayan first sought the help of CoAct Service Partner, Youth Projects, in December 2017 as she was unsure of what she wanted to do with her career path. • […]
• Lacking the skills and motivation to apply for jobs, the dream of becoming a Community Support Worker seemed out of reach for Sydneysider, Shane. • With the help of […]
When Mandy came to CoAct Service Partner, Settlement Services International, she had been out of work for nine months and felt frustrated by employers who seemed unwilling to give her […]
With previous experience in the labouring industry, Callan, an ambitious and determined customer wanted to put his skills and knowledge to use in the rail sector. Having met with the […]
Jacob proudly flashes his new master key from his new employer, the Compass Group Ltd, as a milestone of how his life has turned around – and the smile on […]
Daniel walked into CoAct Service Partner, Youth Projects, as an early school leaver in 2017. With perserverance and the right ongoing support, he was able gain his first job, learn […]
2.2 million Australian’s of working age are living with disability, but they are significantly under-represented in the workforce. We are working to reverse this trend by engaging local communities with […]
What is TTW? For a young person, entering the workforce can be a scary and daunting task. The Transition to Work program (TTW) program helps young people between the ages […]
2.2 million Australian’s of working age are living with disability, but they are significantly under-represented in the workforce. We are working to reverse this trend by engaging local communities with […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to disability employment services, CoAct have launched ‘Change the Story’ – an online short film festival, featuring seven short films that showcase the lives […]
CoAct is an organisation that is passionate about breaking down the stereotypes surrounding disability employment. As part of our commitment to that cause, we have launched a project called “Change […]
Passionate about educating Indigenous communities and keen to give back to her community, Indigenous candidate Karleen came to the Bridge to Work program with dreams of working in community services. […]
With a dream to become a valued member of the army and military services, Matthew sought the help of CoAct Service Partner, IMPACT Community Services, to help him develop the […]
As part of our commitment to increasing awareness about disability employment services in Australia we have launched “Change the Story”, an online film festival featuring seven short films that highlight […]
Introducing Bridie In our first short film, we meet Bridie, who has 5% of her vision. Bridie’s story is all about how building confidence opens up opportunities so that people […]
At CoAct we are committed to changing the face of disability employment services in Australia. As part of that commitment we’ve launched an online film festival called ‘Change the Story’. […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to breaking down the stereotypes about disability employment, we’ve launched an online film festival featuring seven short films, which showcase the real human stories […]
David had been unemployed since high school, but thanks to the Accessibility Day initiative and CoAct Service Partner, Community Solutions, he was able to gain experience to add to his […]
After over two years of unemployment, and with significant personal struggles in her past, Jacinta felt sure nobody would employ her. She teamed up with CoAct Service Partner Community Solutions, […]
After being unemployed for 2 years, Phillip had become homeless and his mental health had declined dramatically. He turned to CoAct Service Partner, Interact, for support, and with their help […]
With the help of Brad and the team at IMPACT in Bundaberg, 36 year old Ken* – an Indigenous job seeker – overcame his shyness, completed a conservation and landcare […]
Diagnosed with schizophrenia and with a brand new baby, Cameron was struggling to find his place in the workforce. He approached CoAct Service Partner Community Solutions for help, and with […]
When Christine came to a CoAct Service Partner for help finding work, she was feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and unmotivated. After just one chat with the team at Community Solutions, all […]
