For Inclusive Employment Australia client, Anita, the festive season will be much brighter for her family now she has secured employment.
Anita is a single mother, she has been working hard to provide for her daughter, taking positive steps on her employment journey. Unfortunately, a previous back injury was creating significant setbacks in achieving her employment goals. As a result, she has now experienced a long period of unemployment.
Anita knew she needed to return to work, she has responsibilities and a daughter to care for. However, her injuries and consistent unsuccessful job applications were impacting her confidence.
Anita was never going to stop trying, instead she attempted a different approach and connected with atWork Australia to get tailored support on her employment journey.
When Anita first met her Job Coach, Georgia, she shared that her short-term goal was finding stable and flexible employment. Whilst long term she wanted to build a career to gain financial independence to provide for her daughter.
As the pair got to know each other, Anita expressed interest in pursuing forklift roles, as she had extensive experience in these positions and the required qualifications and licenses. Georgia begun referring Anita to suitable positions in this field. However, after multiple unsuccessful interviews, Anita was becoming disheartened, believing her physical limitations would always hold her back.
Georgia could see Anita was discouraged and was losing her self-belief. Georgia encouraged Anita to reflect on her strengths and consider looking at alternative pathways to employment.
Together they brainstormed various ideas, Georgia suggested self-employment which excited Anita, she shared that she had previously made and sold flower arrangements and would love to be able to launch her business again.
With renewed motivation and support from atWork Australia, Anita has now relaunched her flower arrangement business and is thriving in self-employment.
Throughout the process of launching her business, atWork Australia offered tailored support, helping Anita develop her communication skills and learning how to manage her personal finances. These skills are essential to help Anita successfully grow her business.
Additionally, atWork Australia were able to provide funding to obtain essential work-related items to operate her business, which has been vital in supporting Anita to get her business off the ground.
“I am very pleased and thankful! I’ve learnt and continue to learn so much about self-employment. It allows me to work from home and be able to spend time doing what I love, while spending time with my family,” Anita, atWork Australia Client.
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Anita expand their skills and qualifications to help them gain the right job with the right employer. Call us today on 1300 080 856 or enquire online to find out how we can help you meet your career goals.