Customising a Role That Fits: Job Carving, Task Matching and Strengths-Based Work Design
Many young people feel they must fit themselves into a fixed job description – as if they were a square peg in someone else’s mould. But that’s not true. In…
Workplace Relationships and Boundaries: Small Talk, Team Culture, and Keeping Things Professional
Even in a supportive workplace, the “people stuff” can be confusing for a new employee. There are unwritten rules about jokes, comments, group chats, after-work invites and personal sharing. One…
Managing Energy, Sensory Load and Anxiety at Work: A Practical Toolkit for Getting Through a Shift
Starting a new job is a big step for any school leaver. You might have all the skills to do the work tasks – but what about handling the pace,…
Workplace Safety Made Simple: What WHS Means in Your First Job (and What to Do if Something Goes Wrong)
Starting your first job is exciting – but it also comes with real responsibilities for your health and safety. In Australia, WHS (Work Health and Safety) laws cover every worker,…
Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Courses: Choosing a Practical Pathway After School (Without Getting Stuck)
Leaving school can feel confusing. Everyone says things like “get an apprenticeship” or “do a traineeship” or “try a short course” – but what does that actually look like day-to-day?…
Your First Month at Work: Onboarding, Probation, and How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Starting your first job is exciting – you’ve achieved what you set out to do – but the first month can also feel overwhelming. New routines, new people, new expectations,…
Workplace Communication Toolkit: Asking for Help, Clarifying Tasks, and Handling Feedback
Leaving school and entering the workforce can feel intimidating – especially when it comes to communication. Many young people (particularly those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions) worry that asking a…
Travel Training for Work: Getting There on Time (and Having a Backup Plan)
For many school leavers with disability, the hardest part of a new job isn’t the work itself – it’s figuring out how to get there on time every day. Navigating…
Finding Inclusive Employers: How to Spot a Supportive Workplace (Before You Say Yes)
Starting a new job is exciting, but if you’re a young person with a disability, one worry might loom large: “Will they actually support me?” This concern goes beyond just…
Money Basics for Young People With Disability
A first job is exciting – you’ve earned your own money! But then your first payslip arrives and it looks like it’s written in another language. Don’t worry. In this…
