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Learn more about our customers, their stories and achievements by reading our selection of articles below.

Client stories
May 6, 2026
by Amy Thomas

Finding their place at Tyrex

At Tyrex Newcastle, the mornings start early. There’s the steady sound of tools, plenty of teamwork,...

Client stories
February 6, 2026
by Amy Thomas

Aruff guide to belonging

Every Thursday at Fur Mum & Breakthru, the buzz is with excitement as a group of Breakthru clie...

Client stories
February 6, 2026
by Amy Thomas

Scent-sationally bright

Esther Harding loves the little things that make her days feel good. A morning usually starts with c...

Client stories
February 6, 2026
by Amy Thomas

Detours can lead somewhere great

Three years ago, when Jasper Daniels first connected with Breakthru, he was full of hope and ready f...

Client stories
February 6, 2026
by Amy Thomas

Breaking past limits

At 19, Nioka Bush comes alive when she’s being creative. Whether she’s sketching, singing, or explor...

Client stories
December 12, 2025
by Joshua Cook

Rising early, rising strong

At Wholegreen Bakery’s Alexandria kitchen, the air is filled with the smell of fresh pastry, warm br...

Client stories, Blog
October 10, 2024
by Joshua Cook

Connor’s Story – Driving Success

Meet Taine, a young man who faced challenges with a positive spirit. With support from BreakthruR...

Blog, Client stories
May 10, 2024
by Courtney Dunn

Harold and Wayne’s story

We are humbled and honoured to share the story of an individual whose legacy continues to inspire us...

Client stories, Blog
January 18, 2024
by Courtney Dunn

Yes Chef! Recipes for success

In the bustling kitchen of the Ibis Styles Sydney, there are two diligent workers. They expertly nav...

Client stories, Blog
August 22, 2023
by Joshua Cook

Taine’s Story – Cairns’ Green Thumb

Meet Taine, a young man who faced challenges with a positive spirit. With support from BreakthruR...

Client stories, Blog
June 12, 2023
by Joshua Cook

Glenn’s Story – The Power of a Smile

This is the inspiring story of Glenn, a young man from Queensland who, with the support of Breakthru...

Client stories, Blog
January 13, 2023
by Joshua Cook

Ross’s Story – Brisbane’s Cheeky Side Hustler

Meet Ross, the Brisbane local who never fails to bring a smile to the team’s face with his jovial pe...

Client stories, Blog
December 8, 2022
by Joshua Cook

David’s Story – Finding His Voice

David’s story begins in early 2017 when David was in a long-term relationship with his boyfriend Pet...

Client stories, Blog
October 22, 2021
by Joshua Cook

Jack’s Story – Cairns’ Cake-Making Star!

Following the rich aroma of the roasting coffee beans, there’s this beautiful genuine smile behind t...

Client stories, Blog
August 9, 2021
by Joshua Cook

Ethan’s Story – Central Coast Champion

Meet Ethan, a wonderful, extremely hard-working young man from the Central Coast.Ethan was born with...

Client stories, Blog
November 23, 2020
by support

Malcolm’s Story – Holy Cross Laundry

This is Malcolm, one of the most easy-going and jovial blokes you’ll ever meet. A hard-worker with a...

Client stories, Blog
July 22, 2020
by Joshua Cook

Liborio’s Story – Packing with Passion

The day Liborio woke up and started preparing for work started just like any other.  The warm summer...

Client stories, Blog
June 12, 2020
by Joshua Cook

Nathan’s Story – A Clean New Start

Job hunting can be a struggle at the best of times, and given the current state of the Australian jo...

Client stories, Blog
September 18, 2019
by Joshua Cook

Shaun’s Story – From Customer to Consultant

Meet Shaun – Husband, friend and proud Father of two. A hard worker with strong interpersonal skills...

Client stories, Blog
August 9, 2019
by Joshua Cook

Mike’s Story – The path to new home ownership

Meet Mike – runner, cyclist, data analyst and now new home owner. A shy yet outgoing and exceedingly...

Client stories, Blog
May 16, 2019
by Joshua Cook

Krystyna’s Story – Working with Autism

Meet our customer Krystyna – a highly intelligent, bubbly young lady from the NSW Central Coast. At ...

Client stories, Blog
May 7, 2019
by Joshua Cook

Eric’s Story – Finding a job with Cerebral Palsy

Meet Eric – an extraordinary young man with an infectious sense of humour from the NSW Central Coast...

Client stories, Blog
July 19, 2018
by Joshua Cook

Kathleen’s Story

In 2017, one of our team members met Kathleen – a lovely elderly woman who had lost her eye sight ma...

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