CASE STUDIES We work alongside people who experience mental illness as they search to find meaningful employment and all the benefits that come from working; financial and personal independence, social skills, challenges, fun, achievement and purpose.
The following case studies were written by Workwise employment coaches and consultants. These are their stories about working with jobseekers, watching them grow and seeing them achieve their career goals and dreams; they are personal experiences that gave them great satisfaction and in which they were inspired, motivated, humbled and honoured to play a part.
All names in the following stories have been changed.
Independence
Zac's story is one of courage and determination through adversity - leading to success, fulfilment and independence...read more
Persistence
Securing a full time job as a storeman has seen Paul's confidence grow and his life turn around. Achieving this success took a strong desire to return to work, lots of persistence and the willingness to make some life changing decisions...read more.
Confidence
When Angela first came to Workwise in 2007, she was quite a different person. She had difficulty making or maintaining eye-contact and insisted on bringing a support person to do most of her talking...but soon she began to step outside her comfort zone and things began to change...read more.
Strength
I arrived at our meeting and noticed a frail, young woman slowly making her way down the ward. She stopped in front of me and in a clear, confident voice introduced herself. My heart sank. Not because I didn't think she was work-ready but because despite her obvious physical deterioration her greeting was strong, upbeat and confident...read more.
Three years later we catch up on Isabella's story... read more.
Metamorphosis
Regular customers began to notice the changes that were happening in Nelly's appearance, now she was an inspiration to them. Again her hours were increased - this time to full-time. Finally she was able to cancel her benefit assistance and move into a flat which represented the achievement of independence...read more.
Hope
Karl shares his key to success "to set goals for yourself and never give up hope". Karl lives his message daily driven by his motivation to be a good role model for his nine year old son... read more.
Dreams
Cate tells her story of how with the support of Workwise she's managed to turn her life around... read more.
Creativity
Gladys has suffered from bi-polar for the last twenty three years. Today she has a new found confidence and can't believe she's found a job so ideally suited to her... read more.
Attitude
Andrea has been through some difficult times in her life. She's used drugs, got into trouble with the police and attempted suicide. She made a conscious decision to change her life for the better. She was not confident about how to do this, but knew that she needed to get back into part-time work...read more.
Happy
Tom was diagnosed with depression 20 years ago making everyday life a battle. His health was further compromised by a dependence on drugs and alcohol. Over time with the help of his famly and support professionals he got back on his feet again. However for Tom his recoverey journey could not be complete until he achieved his goal of full time employment...read more.
Determination
After seven years of trying to find work in his chosen field, Ali's confidence and self-esteem were at an all time low. Diagnosed with depression in 2003 he was determined not to give up...read more.
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