Every day, we witness how life-changing meaningful employment can be. With the support of Recruitment Partner Briannon Modra at Community Solutions, former Disability Employment Services (DES) client Ariana from North Queensland has overcome challenges, secured a mainstream job and increased her independence with a new set of wheels.
For over five years, Ariana was employed under a supported wage subsidy and needed high-level ongoing support. While she was keen to grow, her previous employer couldn’t provide the opportunities she needed. Briannon was determined to help Ariana find a role where she could thrive.
With Briannon’s support, Ariana landed a job at McDonald’s Ayr, where she quickly proved her skills and work ethic. She impressed her team so much that they soon offered her a full-time contract. This was a huge step forward for Ariana. However, living 10 minutes out of town, she was spending around $250 a week on taxis to get to work. She had a driver’s license but no car and struggled to get a loan because of her previous employment situation.
Briannon worked with Ariana to develop a savings plan, setting her up with a budget to manage her savings and expenses, while Community Solutions provided temporary transport assistance so she could get to work while she saved.
After five months of careful budgeting and saving, Ariana was approved for a loan and purchased her first car, a brand-new MG3 Auto Hatchback. Now with reliable transport, she had even more independence and stability.
“I am so thankful for the help of Bree from Community Solutions for helping me get the job of a Delivery Driver at McDonald’s Ayr.
With this job I was able to save up enough money to apply for a car loan to get my first car, a brand new MG3 Auto Hatchback 2022 worth over $19,000.
I love my car so much. I am now able to get to work, do road trips, and get things done easier.”
Ariana is thriving at McDonalds, has a new level of financial security and no longer needs high-level support. In fact, she recently exited the DES program and even saved enough for a long-awaited trip to Canada to visit her sister.
“I can save up for things and holiday trips because I’m not spending money on Taxi’s. I’m so happy having a car.
My life is easier now that I have a car, thank you Bree and thank you Community Solutions”
A big shoutout to Briannon for her commitment to making a real difference in Ariana’s life.
“Bree and the team at Community Solutions play a vital role in supporting McDonald’s Ayr with hiring and training.
We’ve employed many applicants referred to us by Community Solutions and will continue to do so.
We’re grateful for Bree’s ongoing support for our employees.” Said Taylor Davis, Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Ayr.
A big congratulations to Ariana for her hard work!
If you or someone you know is seeking independence and the stability of secure employment, our team is here to help. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, aspirations, and challenges. We work with you to find meaningful employment that aligns with your skills and goals. Reach out to us today to discover how our Disability Employment Services can make a difference in your journey toward success.
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