Whether you've just joined the disability and community care sector or have worked in it for years, we'd love you to submit your story and to also enjoy reading the contributions from other members of our community.
It's a great way to learn more about what people do in their careers, what inspires them and who they work with.
When I finished high school, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. There wasn’t a specific job or career that sto… Read the whole story
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| Making performing arts accessible at the Sydney Opera House |
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Jenny Spinak
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16 Apr 2012 | |
| The power of words |
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Simone McClenaughan
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30 Mar 2012 | I can’t imagine a life without writing. I wanted to be a writer since I was a child and I never let go of that dream. |
| Combining work and leisure – through tennis! |
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Jeffrey Tonge
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05 Mar 2012 | I’ve been working in helping professions for close to 20 years and I feel very fortunate that I work in an industry where I have the opportunity to support people to achieve independence and community integration. |
| On my days off I miss my clients |
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Rio Kuharski
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24 Feb 2012 | The aphorism, 'It is better to give than receive' epitomises my interest in community services. |
| We can learn from people with disability |
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Verena Carey
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16 Feb 2012 | I've now been working with people with an intellectual disability for 7 years. |
| A family connection |
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Jillian Black
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31 Jan 2012 | I’ve grown up in a family passionate about the rights of people with disability. |
| Follow the signs |
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Amy Mckibbons
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30 Nov 2011 | My passion for the disability field started in 2000. I was 16 years old and in year 11 at School. |
| Ease and confidence at work |
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Tennille Owen
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22 Nov 2011 | I have been working as an Administrative Assistant for the Sport and Recreation Services department of The Disability Trust since August 2011. |
| My favourite part of the day |
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Connie Hyde
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14 Nov 2011 | My favourite part of the day is when the people we support drop in to the office to say 'hi' and to chat about our day. |
| A Leap of Faith |
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Amanda Clarke
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29 Jun 2011 | It took a massive leap of faith to make the transition from working in a role providing financial planning and share trading advice within an investment bank to working for a not-for-profit organisation in the community services sector. |
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I never thought when I undertook my social work degree that I would end up working at Sydney Opera House one day.