Donna left her comfort zone and ended up cow cuddling for a living
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 […]
Anothai takes what he’s learned in his studies to a new hospitality role
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 […]
Dusting off 12-year-old qualifications to start his IT career
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 […]
I let my customers set the pace
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, […]
It’s all about finding the right fit and never giving up
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 […]
The employer toolkit making it easy to hire a diverse workforce
This free employer toolkit includes plenty of resources, practical advice and short videos to help employers feel empowered to hire people with disability and understand the process. Five easy-to-follow […]
Connecting to employment services through technology: A handy guide
So, you’ve chosen CoAct as your employment services provider. Congratulations! We promise you’ll be in great hands on your journey to finding and keeping the right job. What do […]
How your business benefits when you hire someone with a disability
Did you know? There are 2.2 million Australians living with disability who are of working age, but Australians with disability are under-represented in the workforce. In fact, the employment rate […]
The healing power of work: Sharon’s employment journey
Sharon was a successful career woman, with a long work history and a strong set of skills. After many months out of work Sharon found herself dealing with severe depression […]
