Nathan loves his job, but entering the workforce wasn't easy. Here's why | ABC Australia
September 26, 2022
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as posted by the channelIn a hi-vis shirt paired with a wide-brimmed hat, Nathan Tyrrell "puts his heart and soul" into his job of cleaning and washing trucks.
The 18-year-old, who lives with an intellectual disability, gained work experience at a central Queensland removalist in April.
Three months later, the Rockhampton business put Nathan on the books.
Working-age people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed as those without disability, according to a 2022 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report.
The CEO of Inclusion Australia, Catherine McAlpine said during a national labour shortage there is "no better time" for the workforce to reflect the Australian community.
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