In the news: How a lunch opened the door to employment for people with disabilities
It turns out there is such thing as a free lunch. Interact Australia and Cafe Next Door teamed up and held a free lunch for people with disabilities to talk about employment opportunities. Hannah Webb from Interact said the organisation is a disabilities employment service provider. "We hosted this free…
Christmas Card Competition 2023
A big thank you to all of the talented artists that submitted to our 2023 Christmas Card Competition, and congratulations to our winner Luke! You can browse all of the amazing artwork below:
The Disability Employment Centre of Excellence consultation response – November 2023
With over 25 years of experience, Interact Australia (Interact) work to promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing by empowering people with a disability to achieve their full potential. Interact is a values based not-for-profit organisation. We champion and support people with a disability in their choices, offering a range of…
Vital need for diverse support workers
Lilly Sarri has had many jobs throughout her life, but has found a rewarding career as a disability support worker, where her own lived experiences gives her unique insights into her client’s needs. The Brisbane transgender woman initially joined Interact Australia as a participant living with a functional neurological disorder.…
How mindfulness is helping people with disability
Interact Disability Employment Service participant Krysten Gascoigne who used her lived experience to create a mindfulness tool, is now sharing her gift with others. Krysten, who lives with physical and mental disabilities, found using activities such as colouring-in had a positive impact on her mental health and wellbeing, so she…
Launceston’s Amanda Williams wins national recognition for work in disability employment
17 August 2023 The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston By Hamish Geale ---- A Launceston disability service worker has won national recognition for helping Northern Tasmanians thrive in the workplace. Interact's Amanda Williams had no idea she'd been nominated for the prestigious Steven Lawrence award - recognising excellence in helping disadvantaged Australians gain…
IntoWork welcomes investment in skills, employment and training initiatives
12 May 2021 The IntoWork Group welcomes the Australian Government’s increased investment in employment and training initiatives including the expanded and extended Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy and the significant increase in training places through JobTrainer. The budget includes $1.2 billion to uncap the BAC program and extend the…
Beau Vernon on ABC Radio
On Wednesday 1st May Interact Australia Ambassador and Coach of the Phillip Island Football Club, Beau Vernon featured on ABC Radio. Beau was interviewed to share his inspirational story after suffering a spinal cord injury whilst playing Australian Rules Football that left him a quadriplegic. Hear the interview here: Transcript…
Go Purple BBQ
Throughout March, Epilepsy Australia is urging people around the country to end the stigma and discrimination of epilepsy and ‘GO PURPLE’, the international colour for epilepsy. Purple Day aims to encourage people to talk about epilepsy and to remind those who live with seizures, that they are not alone. Founded…
AccessAbility Day
AccessAbility Day connects employers and people with disability for one day during 26 – 30 November, 2018. One in five Australians live with disability, and almost half of Australians of working age with disability are unemployed. By registering to participate in AccessAbility Day, you can open your door to a new pool…
