A self described grumpy old man, Clay may sometimes annoy his bosses and job coaches, but he’s also a hard worker who cares about doing a good job. Working side by side with his boss George, they share little jokes and enjoy taking digs at each other. It’s clear that he has, as  George says, become part of the furniture in the workplace.

A self described grumpy old man, Clay may sometimes annoy his bosses and job coaches, but he’s also a hard worker who cares about doing a good job. Working side by side with his boss George, they share little jokes and enjoy taking digs at each other. It’s clear that he has, as  George says, become part of the furniture in the workplace.

In each episode we get to know a person with a disability and highlight their many abilities in the workplace.


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Focus on Ability

It takes all sorts

For years Alex was ruled by his anxiety, as he bounced from one job to the next, always feeling worthless and never confident in his abilities. Then one day he was offered a job, and he decided that this time, he would stick it out no matter what. He never imagined that decision would be the first step towards helping him feel more confident in his work, and in himself.

For years Alex was ruled by his anxiety, as he bounced from one job to the next, always feeling worthless and never confident in his abilities. Then one day he was offered a job, and he decided that this time, he would stick it out no matter what. He never imagined that decision would be the first step towards helping him feel more confident in his work, and in himself.

Learning to believe in yourself

Jarrad, Sam, Akbar have all been featured in previous seasons. We catch up with them to see how they’re going and where they’re working. Each of them have had some pretty major changes in their lives, but they’re all excited for what their future will bring them.

Jarrad, Sam, Akbar have all been featured in previous seasons. We catch up with them to see how they’re going and where they’re working. Each of them have had some pretty major changes in their lives, but they’re all excited for what their future will bring them.

Where are they now?

After being diagnosed with a heart condition Josh found himself recovering from surgery and unable to work as he used to. But six months down the track at his new workplace he has already made a big impression, and is now ready to take on his next challenge.

After being diagnosed with a heart condition Josh found himself recovering from surgery and unable to work as he used to. But six months down the track at his new workplace he has already made a big impression, and is now ready to take on his next challenge.

It takes all sorts

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