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Jack’s Story – Cairns’ Cake-Making Star!
October 22, 2021Following the rich aroma of the roasting coffee beans, there’s this beautiful genuine smile behind the coffee machine. That is Jack,…
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Ethan’s Story – Central Coast Champion
August 9, 2021Meet Ethan, a wonderful, extremely hard-working young man from the Central Coast. Ethan was born with a rare genetic condition called…
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Collaborating at the Hornsby Employment Open Day
March 30, 2021With jobkeeper coming to an end, a global pandemic still looming and volatile economies to top it all off, there’s no…
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breakthru Response to Violence and Abuse Issues Paper
February 25, 2021In December 2020 the Disability Royal Commission released an Issues Paper on Violence and Abuse of People with Disability at Home….
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Finding Your First Job After School
January 25, 2021Are you unsure what to do after school? The transition from school to the “real world” can be a daunting experience,…
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The benefits of seeing a Psychologist
December 8, 2020Did you know that 32% of adults with disability have undergone high or very high psychological stress compared with 8% without disability? Anxiety, depression and…
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International Day of People with Disability 2020
December 3, 2020Since 1992, countries from around the world have come together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. Each year on December 3rd, we promote…
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Malcolm’s Story – Holy Cross Laundry
November 23, 2020This is Malcolm, one of the most easy-going and jovial blokes you’ll ever meet. A hard-worker with a can-do attitude, Malcolm…
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Happy NAIDOC Week!
November 11, 2020This year from 8-15 November we celebrate NAIDOC week – an incredibly important event designed to celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,…
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How Counselling fits into your NDIS plan
October 27, 2020Trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety – when most of us think about “counselling”, these are the topics that first come to mind. But while a counsellor is prepared to…
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Quick Tips for Managing Your Mental Health
October 13, 2020October is Mental Health Month, and with it comes plenty of talk about “better managing your mental health”, which is easier said than done…
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The benefits of positive thinking
October 12, 2020Do you consider your glass to be half-empty or half-full? Many have heard this question either at school, home or work…
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5 ways to make your workplace disability friendly
October 6, 2020Did you know that people with disability are 30% less likely to have a job in Australia than any other nation? On the open employment market, people with…
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What is NDIS Capacity Building?
September 30, 2020Do you feel unsure about where to start with your NDIS plan funding? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We receive hundreds…
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Working through Job Search Anxiety
September 17, 2020Have you ever experienced days where you feel unmotivated to search for jobs online? What about the thought of calling back…
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breakthru Submission to Support Coordination Discussion
September 11, 2020In response to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) request for feedback and ideas on the support coordination service model, breakthru…
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R U OK? Day 2020
September 11, 2020Did you know 8 Australians took their own life yesterday? According to data published by Lifeline, suicide is the leading cause…
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breakthru Submission to Disability Royal Commission
September 3, 2020Did you know that people with disability are far less likely to have a job in Australia than in any other…
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How COVID-19 has improved workplaces for people with disability
August 7, 2020COVID-19 has presented Australian businesses with numerous challenges. This has forced many to flexibly transform their workplace practices and increasingly use innovative technology to collaborate whilst working remotely. These technologies – such as Zoom and…
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How Work Assist Helps People with Disability Stay Employed
July 24, 2020COVID-19 has presented employment challenges for many people. The increased health risk coupled with industry restrictions has resulted in redundancies, reduced…
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Liborio’s Story – Packing with Passion
July 22, 2020The day Liborio woke up and started preparing for work started just like any other. The warm summer breeze, clear blue sky and…
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How COVID-19 has changed disability support services
July 15, 2020There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. Whether it’s simply dropping into the bank or…
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COVID-19 Service Update
June 17, 2020UPDATE #15 – Changes in Greater Sydney (20 August 2021) Following today’s announcement from New South Wales Health, breakthru will continue…
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Nathan’s Story – A Clean New Start
June 12, 2020Job hunting can be a struggle at the best of times, and given the current state of the Australian job market it can…
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Available support for people with disability
April 3, 2020Almost everyone will be temporarily or permanently impaired during their lives. Most extended families have a member with disability or, are responsible for supporting…
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Stopping the spread of COVID-19
March 17, 2020Please scroll to the bottom of this page for the latest updates. There’s no doubt your everyday life has changed as…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
March 8, 2020On 8 March each year, people around the world combine to celebrate International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the great and varied achievements…
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What is an Occupational Therapist?
March 6, 2020Occupational therapy is a degree-based health profession. An occupational therapist (OT) uses a whole-of-person perspective to work with individuals, groups and…
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Finding the right Support Coordinator
February 25, 2020Since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) commenced in 2016, people with disability across Australia have accessed much needed supports to…
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Signs of mental illness and where to receive help
February 17, 2020What is mental illness? Mental illness is a term that refers to disorders affecting the mind. A mental illness is clinically…
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Disability Employment Supports
February 7, 2020Finding the right job can be exhausting. Fortunately, there are many services and supports available in Australia for people with disability, injury or mental…
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How to apply for the NDIS
January 30, 2020The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports over 180,000 people with permanent and significant disabilities in Australia each year. Designed to both help people participate in everyday activities and improve their…
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breakthru makes submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
September 24, 2019The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System was announced on the 24th February 2019 and the community were asked to…
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Shaun’s Story – From Customer to Consultant
September 18, 2019Meet Shaun – Husband, friend and proud Father of two. A hard worker with strong interpersonal skills, Shaun fell on hard…
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Mike’s Story – The path to new home ownership
August 9, 2019Meet Mike – runner, cyclist, data analyst and now new home owner. A shy yet outgoing and exceedingly friendly young man,…
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Krystyna’s Story – Working with Autism
May 16, 2019Meet our customer Krystyna – a highly intelligent, bubbly young lady from the NSW Central Coast. At just 20 years old,…
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Eric’s Story – Finding a job with Cerebral Palsy
May 7, 2019Meet Eric – an extraordinary young man with an infectious sense of humour from the NSW Central Coast. As a result…
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How to choose the right DES provider for you
April 5, 2019Are you looking to choose a new Disability Employment Services (DES) provider? Unsure where to turn? With such a wide variety…
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Kathleen’s Story
July 19, 2018In 2017, one of our team members met Kathleen – a lovely elderly woman who had lost her eye sight many…
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breakthru hits a quarter century!
July 5, 2018This year marks a very special 25th anniversary for breakthru, an organisation founded with a vision of changing lives and empowering…
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Stress Management & Self-help Techniques
June 27, 2018Stress is inevitably present in the workplace, but it can also affect your quality of life or your physical and mental…
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5 Tips to Bring Your Goals to Life Through Your NDIS Plan
November 18, 2017The move to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be a confusing one for many who take part. As a…
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10 Tips for Writing the Perfect Resume
October 14, 2017The perfect resume. Does it even exist? With so much advice out there, and an amazing amount of it contradictory, how…
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10 Tips to Ensure Job Interview Success
September 18, 2017There aren’t many moments in a person’s life that are more ‘crunch’ than a job interview. Success could mean a whole…
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4 Benefits of Hiring a Person with Disability
September 4, 2017Many business leaders have a misshapen idea of what is involved in hiring a person with disability. The widespread view is…
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8 Tips for School Leavers Looking for Work
August 21, 2017For school leavers looking for work, leaving the structure and surety of school for the big, bad world of employment can…
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Preparing For Your Initial NDIS Phone Interview
August 7, 2017With recent changes in the NDIS rollout, the NDIA have been using phone interviews to create the First Plan for participants…
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breakthru’s History in Brain Injury Services
July 24, 2017breakthru knows firsthand the hardships that people can face after acquiring a brain injury. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,…
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