Self-employment can be a great option for people with disability.  It means you can be flexible with your time and energy, work around your access needs, and avoid the barriers people with disability sometimes face when looking for employment.  It’s a way to harness your skill and passion and share them with the world, and along the way earn some income, increase your confidence and be more independent.   

But starting a business on your own is a big task.  That’s why Carers Queensland is supporting people with disability who want to become entrepreneurs through the Be Your Own Boss Microbusiness Program. 

In this episode we talk to three small business owners who took part in the Be Your Own Boss Marketplace in Ipswich in December to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.  Bec is shining a light on diamond painting, Sue is hooking into crochet and craft, and Bella is harnessing her equestrian achievements to canter into agistment, horse treats and rug cleaning.

Useful links

Transcript for this episode: https://carersqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/5.3-Be-Your-Own-Boss-transcript.docx 

Be Your Own Boss Microbusiness Project: https://carersqld.com.au/ndis/inclusion-projects/be-your-own-boss/ 

Carers Queensland upcoming events and workshops: www.carersqld.com.au/events 

Carers Queensland NDIS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarersQueenslandNDIS  

Credits

Interviews: Fiona Stutz

Production: Jodie van de Wetering