Employment Archives - Imagine More

Advanced Notification: From School to Work Project

17 August 2020

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Images of four young women with the words "Celebrating some extraordinary female entrepreneurs and the Mums who support their endeavours"

Celebrating Four Young Female Entrepreneurs (And Their Mums) on International Women’s Day

25 March 2021

This year on International Women’s Day we wanted to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary young female entrepreneurs who have each set up their own small enterprises. We also wanted to acknowledge that behind each of these young women is an amazing Mum, providing her support, guidance and wisdom.

Why is Work Important? He Gets the Pension, Doesn’t He?

22 April 2021

Ann Greer presented at our Let’s Get to Work Conference in 2020. Her topic was “Finding Work Through Connections and Community”. In the 3-minute video below you’ll hear her thoughts on the value of work for people with disability the dangerous assumptions that are sometimes made when people qualify to receive the Disability Support Pension......

A young man with disability working as a cashier at a department store

The world of work

26 August 2022

The journey towards employment typically begins in high school and involves work experience placements. Yet, many students with disability are struggling to access the same opportunities as their peers.

Portrait of Ryan from RecycleAbilities with his handmade wooden platters

Ryan’s microenterprise, RecycleAbilities

28 November 2024

Ryan combines his passion for recycling with his woodworking by sourcing recycled timber and turning this into beautiful cheese boards and pizza boards.

Portrait of Milly Whitehead in Trove Dickson

Milly’s enterprise, Made by Miss Milly

28 November 2024

Several years ago, Milly established her microbusiness – Made by Miss Milly – based on one of her passions: making handcrafted gifts.

Nina’s microenterprise, Nina Frankie

28 November 2024

Nina Francesca (Frankie) Magrath is an emerging artist based in the Riverina, NSW. She established her microenterprise, Nina Frankie, in 2021.

Sethmi’s microenterprise, Serendib Treats

28 November 2024

High school student Sethmi is exploring employment through her microenterprise, Serendib Treats. She makes treats that reflect her Sri Lankan heritage..

Support these local microenterprises

11 December 2024

Looking for gifts? Take a look at the offerings from these local microenterprises.

Eva Scoops

12 December 2024

Eva Jamieson is a Canberra local. Through her microenterprise, Eva Scoops, she sells beautifully packaged, delicious, chocolate-coated almonds in three package sizes.