Getting started in a new job can feel overwhelming when you encounter things like reading a shift roster or understanding your payslip for the first time. A roster is simply your work…

Work placements (also called work experience or internships) are a powerful stepping stone from school to the workforce. For many young people – including those with disability – a placement…

Starting a first job is a big milestone. For many school leavers with disability, the biggest barrier isn’t the work tasks — it’s getting there reliably, safely, and with enough…

Job interviews can feel scary, especially if it’s your first one or if you’ve had a few awkward experiences in the past. For many school leavers with disability, the interview…

Finding your first job after school can feel challenging, especially when every ad seems to ask for experience you don’t yet have. But don’t worry – your resume can still…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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?…