AtWork Australia’s Disability Employment Services

“I felt like I had been given a chance to prove my self-worth”- Rhiannon.

Employment can be difficult to attain and maintain for the best of us. There’s the job search, resumé writing and re-writing, research into suitable companies… and sometimes you’re left wondering whether this was even the career for you! If you’re lucky enough to be offered an interview, there’s a new set of challenges.

Warragul local, Rhiannon has an experience of Asperger’s Syndrome. This is a condition that affects the way people cope with situations, relate to other people and communicate*. It was for this reason, that Rhiannon enlisted help from atWork Australia’s Disability Employment Services.

A meeting was scheduled with a dedicated Job Coach, who devised a job plan around Rhiannon’s skills, challenges and goals. She received resumé assistance and valuable insights into the labour market. The Job

Coach contacted local employers and discovered a job vacancy at The Blue Dolphin Fish and Chippery.

The Job Coach discussed interview strategies and negotiated a support plan for both Rhiannon and employer. Rhiannon was offered the job and couldn’t be happier. Working with a supportive family business, meant that she was able to sustain employment through the COVID-19 pandemic and Toula from The Blue Dolphin Fish and Chippery expressed, “Rhiannon is just lovely to have around. She is always very positive and reliable”.

By fostering employer partnerships and providing ongoing support, atWork Australia is committed to finding the right person the right job.

To find meaningful and sustainable local work in the area, contact atWork Australia on 1300 080 856 or visit www.atworkaustralia.com.au