Join atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta, as he speaks with a range of guests with lived experience, as well as industry experts who can provide insight into services available to those who require additional support. These candid conversations will highlight a range of different life stories, experiences and how despite it all, work truly is for everyone.
Join atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta, as he speaks with a range of guests with lived experience, as well as industry experts who can provide insight into services available to those who require additional support. These candid conversations will highlight a range of different life stories, experiences and how despite it all, work truly is for everyone.
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun sits down with the CEO of Mary's House Services, Yvette.
This episode might be confronting for some people. However, its a conversation that needs to be heard by all to build awareness around domestic and family violence and the significant impact it is having on our communities.
Yvette talks about the incredible work being done by Mary's House Services, while shining a light on this devastating crisis, as there is an urgent need for more support for women and children who are impacted by domestic and family violence.
A major influence on a women being able to escape a unhealthy relationship is the financial barrier. However, a women who has experienced an abusive and controlling relationship will often have additional barriers to employment due to being a victim of domestic and family violence.
LINKS
Mary's House Services -https://www.maryshouse.org.au/
Mary's House Services - intake line 1800 002 111. This is not an emergency line, if your in danger call 000
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Full Stop Australia - https://fullstop.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
Prepare to be inspired, motivated and simply amazed by Lisa Cox and her display of courage and resilience.
At 24 years old, Lisa was in the prime of her life, thriving in her career and completely unaware of how her life was about to change in an instance.
Lisa now lives with multiple health conditions, both visible and invisible. Going from thriving in her professional career, to having to relearn how to do basic daily tasks. Lisa speaks openly about the challenges she has faced through out her life, including the new barriers she's had to overcome trying to find employment while living with a disability.
Lisa is a passionate advocate, she is currently completing research on disability employment and is striving to create a world that is more inclusive and accepting of people living with disability.
LINKS
Lisa Cox - https://lisacox.co/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
It's not everyday you get to sit down with one of the worlds most recogniseable brands to learn about their passion and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
In this episode, host Shaun meets Michelle from Amazon Australia to discuss the wonderful collaboration between atWork Australia and Amazon Australia.
Michelle speaks openly about her personal commitment to creating inclusive workplaces and the value inclusion brings to a business. Michelle speaks about the important relationship they have built with atWork Australia, which has helped Amazon Australia to take an alternative and more inclusive approach to recruitment, providing people with disability a fair opportunity in their workplace.
Michelle outlined the top three initiatives that contributed to the success of this partnership:
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, we have our first returning guest in Sharon, from Team Cohesion to discuss some of the differences in communication styles between neurotypical and neurodivergent communication styles.
Sharon outlines that in order to create effective communication channels it is the responsibility of both parties to be aware and understanding of the differences in communication styles.
For a person who is neurodivergent, effective communication can help remove barriers and give them a fair opportunity in the workplace.
As Sharon breaks down the differences in communication styles, it can be argued that a person who is neurodivergent has a much more effective communication style for the workplace, as it is direct, based on facts and honesty.
Happy listening!
LINKS
Team Cohesion - https://www.teamcohesion.com.au/
Candid Conversations
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
How much do you know about Tourette's Syndrome?
In this episode, host Shaun meets atWork Australia client, Georgia, who speaks openly about her experience living with tourettes.
Georgia talks us through the difficult time of receiving her diagnosis, the challenges she has faced due to other people's limited knowledge of her condition and the assumptions she receives based on what people have seen in movies and online.
This is an informative episode that provides some insights into what life is actually like living with Tourette's, while also debunking some of the common myths.
Georgia's story is one of resilience and determination. While also highlighting the importance of a supportive and inclusive workplace.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, we shine the light on one of atWork Australia's employer partners, ahs hospitality, in recognition of their commitment to creating a truly inclusive workplace that is supportive of people from all backgrounds.
ahs hospitality are one of Australia's largest providers of outsourced housekeeping services. Ben, ahs hospitality General Manager for People and Culture, joined the podcast to discuss their partnership with atWork Australia and how they create an inclusive work environment that provides people of all abilities a fair opportunity to achieve their employment goals.
It is clear that ahs hospitality are an organisation that values inclusion and are benefiting from having access to the full talent pool for their recruitment needs.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
ahs hospitality - https://www.ahshospitality.com.au/
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun chats with atWork Australia's Principal Advisor - Health and Wellness Services, Galit Bailey.
Galit has spent multiple decades working in employment services, supporting people with mental health concerns to work through their challenges to find life changing employment. Throughout Galit's career, she has worked in multiple countries and believes the major barriers to employment in Australia, are universal. She states the biggest barriers to employment are attitude and motivation.
Throughout this episode, Galit breaks down the additional challenges a person experiencing mental health concerns might face at each stage of the employment journey and how we can best support a person through these difficult times.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun chats with Job Coach, Suzan about her journey with atWork Australia.
Suzan came to atWork Australia at a challenging time in her life. Due to her health concerns, she was forced to re-evaluate her working career.
Suzan came to atWork Australia as a client, but soon realised she would be well suited as a Job Coach for atWork Australia. You can hear in her voice how genuinely passionate she is about her job and wanting to support people to overcome their health barriers to find employment.
The support from atWork Australia has been life changing for Suzan, and she is now giving the same positive experience to others. We have no doubt Suzan will continue to change the lives of atWork Australia clients.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun meets Kerryn, the founder and director of Ktalk.
At the age of 30, Kerryn was diagnosed with Autism. Kerryn openly talks about the challenges she has face in her life, through her school years and the barriers she's faced trying to find employment.
Due to the challenges she faced trying to find and sustain employment, Kerryn took matters into her own hands and launched Ktalk. Ktalk is an innovative Autism training and education agency, with a focus on building awareness and educating on Autism, from the perspective of a person with lived experience.
If your interested in connecting with Kerryn to participate in her training, please see her details below.
LINKS
Ktalk
Email: info@ktalk.au
Website: https://ktalk.au/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
Every client who comes to atWork Australia has had a unique journey. The support and guidance they receive must be tailored to their individual experience and career goals.
In this episode, host Shaun is joined by atWork Australia client, Guy.
Guy has had a long and successful working career and has held senior positions in the health and safety space. After experiencing some health concerns, Guy was forced out of the workplace.
Having worked his whole life, this was a strange feeling for Guy. His health challenges were impacting his confidence and motivation to return to work.
With the support of atWork Australia, Guy is once again thriving in his workplace, you can hear the genuine passion in his voice. He loves his job and helping others to better themselves.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun is joined by atWork Australia client, Ryan.
Employment plays a significant role in our lives. It can provide structure, routine and creates a foundation which allows us live our life on our own terms.
For a person who has spent time in incarceration, employment can play a large role in a persons rehabilitation and re-integration into the community. However, it is no secret that a criminal record creates additional challenges for a person trying to secure employment.
Guest Ryan, has years in prison and with the help of atWork Australia, he has returned to work and happily contributing to society.
This episode highlights that regardless of the extent of a persons criminal record, if they are willing to make changes in their life, show up, put in the effort, then finding employment is possible.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun is joined by atWork Australia's Registered Psychologist and Wellness Advisor, Sarah, to discuss anxiety.
We can all experience anxiety in different aspects of our lives and healthy anxiety can have a positive influence on performance. However, when anxiety reaches unhealthy levels, it can quickly become a serious mental heath concern.
Throughout this episode, Sarah breaks down the differences between health and unhealthy anxiety, identifies some of the warning signs and how we can best support a friend, family member, colleague or employee who might be experiencing anxiety.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to a special episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
This episode is to recognise International Women's Day, 8th March.
International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions that women make in our workplace, communities and to making the world a better place. By engaging in these celebrations, it contributes towards creating a more gender equal world, where everyone has an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams.
In this episode, I am joined by atWork Australia client and inspirational woman, Jasmine. She has reached incredible heights in her working career, she has then lost it all. With strength and determination, she has landed back on her feet.
Jasmine's story is a great display of resilience, determination, and the importance of staying true to your goals.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, Shaun speaks with atWork Australia client, Josh, and WOW, this man has a story to tell.
From the very beginning of Josh's life, he was forced to be resilient and faced challenges that no child should ever have too.
Not long after birth, Josh was sent to live with his grandparents in New Zealand. He was then reunited with his father as a young child, which was only meant to be a short visit. However, his father refused to return him to his grandparents.
Years later, Josh is still impacted by the traumatic experiences he had as a child. Despite his traumatic past, Josh tries to approach everyday with a positive attitude and determination to be the best version of himself.
Josh's story is truly inspiring and a credit to his hard work, determination to create a better life for his children. atWork Australia are proud to be able to support Josh on his employment journey.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta, the first of 2025!
Shaun chatted with Job Coach Katy about her new role with atWork Australia. Katy has an extensive employment history across a number of industries from landscaping, mechanic, supermarkets, cheese factory and even working at the zoo!
Katy opens up about her choice to share information about the disabilities she lives with and how she finds it beneficial as it means her employers can provide her with the workplace adjustments she needs to do her job well. Being someone who lives with disability, Katy can connect and understand her atWork Australia clients better and come from a place of understanding when placing them in employment.
We look forward to hearing great success stories for the clients Katy places into meaningful employment.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Thank you for listening!
As we prepare to wrap up the first year of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta, the atWork Australia podcast team would like to thank everyone for listening, sharing our episodes on social media and continuing to support us while we launch this podcast.
We have had a lot of fun sharing the inspiring stories of our clients and employer partners throughout the year. Thank you to all of our guests for speaking so openly and honestly about their experience with atWork Australia and sharing their personal life experiences.
Our guests have shown vulnerability when speaking about some of the significant challenges they have overcome in their lives. By sharing their story they will help motivate and inspire others to pursue their goals and find life changing employment.
We are going to be taking a short break over the holiday period. We want wish everyone a happy holidays and wonderful new year.
We look forward to sharing more inspiring stories with you all in February 2025.
LINKS
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
For the last episode of 2025, Shaun sat down with Belinda from OzHarvest to learn more about the organisation.
OzHarvest is one of Australia's leading food rescue organisations, providing relief to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Belinda shares her journey with OzHarvest, how the organisation has grown to be bigger than ever imagined.
One of OzHarvest's initiatives is the Nourish program, providing participants with a qualification in hospitality and a pathway into employment. Belinda speaks so passionately about the program and shares some of their amazing success stories.
LINKS
OzHarvest website - https://www.ozharvest.org/
OzHarvest Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ozharvest/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, host Shaun is joined by Dress for Success Western Australia CEO, Natalie.
Dress for Success Western Australia is a registered charity that is part of a global movement of change, empowering women to obtain economic independence by providing them with work-appropriate attire, job support mentoring, access to career development workshops. They also provide access to a supportive network to enabling their clients to move forward and achieve independence.
If you require support from Dress for Success or want to connect with their organisation, see the links below.
LINKS
Dress for Success WA - https://westernaustralia.dressforsuccess.org/about-us/
Dress for Success Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DFSWesternAustralia
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
In this episode, atWork Australia client, Natalie, speaks openly about her challenges with diabetes.
From being diagnosed as a young adult, her fears of the unknown and how this diagnosis was going to impact her future. Natalie shares some terrifying situations that led her to being hospitalised learning how to manage her health condition.
Natalie speaks about the additional challenges she faced when it came to securing employment. She was often disadvantaged due to other peoples limited understanding of her condition. With atWork Australia's support, she has been able to gain new qualifications, secure employment she is passionate about and continuously working to progress in her working career.
LINKS
Candid Conversations website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/candid-conversations-podcast/
atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/
Candid Conversations
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candidconversations_podcast/
atWork Australia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia
Additional Resources & Support
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This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
Today, November 19 marks International Men's Day.
November is widely known as men's health awareness month with multiple initiatives such as Movember and International Men's Day being special dates in the calendar. Both initiatives have a similar vision - promoting the health challenges that men face, encouraging all men that its okay to speak up and seek support for the challenges they are facing.
Our guest in this episode, Jackson, is an atWork Australia client who is passionate about advocating for men's health. He speaks openly about his mental health challenges and how seeking support has helped him to progress on his journey.
For Jackson, securing employment has been significant in managing his mental health, and it has supported him to live a happier and healthier life.
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Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/
Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home
Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.