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Having a paid job is an important part of getting well and staying well. Read about some of the amazing people we’ve helped into stable, life-changing work.

These are the stories we see happen every day. People with experience of mental illness, addictions or disability who find and keep good work; happy employers; and all the benefits that follow.

Read their stories of financial and personal independence, connection, purpose and having fun in their work.

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Michelle

Michelle’s professional accomplishments were impressive. But redundancy and mental health...

Sue

From a life of multiple addictions to a life of...

Josh

Josh today is a confident young man with a wonderful...

Mike

"It's not just about asking employers for vacancies,” says Nik,...

Liana

When Liana arrived for her first meeting with Workwise it...

Zac

Zac’s story is one of courage and determination through adversity...

Talia

Talia was only one step away from completing her degree...

Afa

Afa secured employment despite living with schizophrenia and a complex...

Sarah

Sarah overcame high anxiety and low self-confidence and secured employment...

Steve

Steve, like his uncle, was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Steve’s uncle...

David

Despite being diagnosed with schizophrenia, David had enjoyed extended periods...

John

After making some poor decisions, John was desperate to return...