Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta

Welcome to the 10th edition of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta!

In this special edition episode, by popular demand, you will be getting to know me, and my story! To assist in facilitating this episode, I am joined by my colleagues - Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane, who will be asking all the questions that we have received through our Q&A boxes on previous episodes.

We delve into my story, chatting about all things Para-alpine skiing, my work history, the holiday that changed my life as I knew it.

Interested in having Shaun visit your workplace, or speak at your next event? You can register your interest here - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/shaun-pianta/

LINKS

atWork Australia website -⁠ https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/⁠

Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia⁠

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia⁠

Additional Resources & Support

Ask Izzy - ⁠https://askizzy.org.au/⁠

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

In this episode, host Shaun speaks with Jessica about the wonderful relationship between TSA Group and atWork Australia.

At the time of recording this episode TSA Group has employed 71 atWork Australia clients.

Shaun and Jessica discuss the benefits of hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce, the importance of tailoring the recruitment and interview process to give a person with disability a fair opportunity in the recruitment process, and how sometimes the most simple workplace adjustments are most effective.

Let's continue to educate and start conversations on the importance of diversity and inclusion, so our workplaces can be truly diverse, and inclusion becomes the norm.

LINKS

atWork Australia website -⁠ https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/⁠

Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia⁠

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia⁠

Additional Resources & Support

TSA Group - https://tsagroup.com.au/

Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home

Ask Izzy - ⁠⁠https://askizzy.org.au/⁠

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

In today's episode, host Shaun speaks with one of atWork Australia's clients, Dimitrios, who does not know where he would be if it was not for his Job Coach, Rozy. She changed his life.

While reflecting on his life journey, Dimitrios took us back to the point where his life began spiraling out of control. In his early 20's, he split with his girlfriend. That was the start of a drug and alcohol fueled path to destruction that led him to damage his most valuable relationships, becoming homeless and eventually winding up in prison.

While on his path to recovery, he found it difficult to get the support he needed. His anger issues were pushing people away. When Job Coach, Rozy, agreed to work with him, it was the start of a brighter future for him.

LINKS

atWork Australia website -https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Narcotics Anonymous Australia https://www.na.org.au/multi/

Lifeline: National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline

Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

In today's episode, host Shaun, had the pleasure of speaking with atWork Australia client, Desi. She shares insight into her life, one of drug addiction and dependence and how getting the right support at the right time truly is life changing.

Desi speaks on not only her darkest days, the moments she felt like she was at rock bottom, but also highlights how she was able to maintain employment during this time despite it all. Escaping the grips of drug addiction and making positive changes in her life led her to meaningful and sustainable employment that she loves.

With the support of atWork Australia, Desi has now returned to the workplace, carrying out a fulfilling role as she is supporting people who live with disability to live better lives.

Despite how dark and traumatic your past might be, Desi is living proof that change is possible.

LINKS

atWork Australia website -https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Narcotics Anonymous Australia https://www.na.org.au/multi/

Lifeline: National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline

Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

Today's guest, Naomi is an absolute warrior. The journey she has been on, the challenges she has faced and overcome is remarkable. My first thought when chatting with Naomi was...Does she have more hours in her day?

In this episode we chat with Naomi, a previous atWork Australia client. Naomi is a single mother to three young children and a small business owner who continues to kick goals. Naomi is the founder and owner of Oh My Glittery Gosh, a mobile beauty salon.

Naomi connected with atWork Australia's ParentsNext team at a difficult time in her life. The support and connection she developed with her Job Coach helped to set her on this exciting path to become a business owner.

Where you can find Naomi

Oh My Glittery Gosh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohmyglitterygosh/

Naomi-Jo Gillis LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-jo-gillis-28b023194/?originalSubdomain=au

Our Links

atWork Australia website -https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14Ask Izzy - ⁠https://askizzy.org.au/

White Ribbon Australia - https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/

NEIS - https://www.dewr.gov.au/new-business-assistance-neis

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

Here at atWork Australia, we believe that with the right support, everyone is capable of employment. Work is for everyone.

In this episode we chat with Trevor, one of atWork Australia's In-Work Support Coaches. Trevor takes us through his career journey and how he supports our clients to thrive in their workplace.

Trevor has been in the industry for many years and has helped to facilitate a wide range of workplace adjustments, providing people with disability, injury or disadvantage an equal opportunity in the workplace.

Tune in to learn more about workplace adjustments and how you can be creating a more inclusive workplace, for everyone.

LINKS

atWork Australia website -https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Job Access - https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home

 Ask Izzy

https://askizzy.org.au/

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

In this episode we get to meet Orion Kelly. Orion is an Author, Advocate, Actor, Youtuber, Podcaster and Keynote Speaker. Throughout the episode, he talks about how we all can create a neuro-inclusive workplace that supports people who are neuro-divergent to thrive.

Orion also speaks on his own experiences withneuro-diversity, personal experiences with neuro-diversity in the workplace, his diagnosis as well as his sons diagnosis. His intentions are clear, he wants to make a difference to the world we live in, for his son.

Where you can find Orion:

Orion Kelly website - https://orionkelly.com.au/home

Orion's Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/@orionkellypodcasts

LINKS

atWork Australia website -https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Ask Izzy

https://askizzy.org.au/

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.

Wow, what a story. After 30 plus years in the workforce, no one would of blamed atWork Australia client, Peter, for wanting to put his feet up and cruise into retirement. However, that's not the case.

At 62 years old, Peter was recovering from serious health concerns. Despite his health barriers, Peter still felt he had more to give and was determined to return to work. With the support of atWork Australia, Peter has successfully re-entered the workplace in a job he said, he never would of imagined himself doing.

Our Links

atWork Australia website -

https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to the second episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta. In this episode we get to meet atWork Australia's General Manager for Disability Employment Services, Kaylee. She shares some inspiring stories of how employment has changed people’s lives and touches on the importance of a diverse workforce.

Kaylee speaks about her own career journey in Employment Services. From starting out as a receptionist and progressing to a General Manager. Her story highlights some of the amazing career opportunities available in Employment Services.

Our Links

atWork Australia website - https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Ask Izzy - https://askizzy.org.au/

This podcast is hosted, edited and coordinated by Shaun Pianta, Lina Martini and Sam Macfarlane.

Welcome to the very first episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta - we are so glad you are here!

The podcast is hosted by atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta. This podcast aims to share the incredible stories of atWork Australia clients, as they show courage and determination to overcome their barriers to find meaningful and lasting employment. We will discuss relevant issues in the community related to disability and employment and hear from atWork Australia leaders.

The first episode features former atWork Australia client, Michael Theo. You might recognise Michael from the Netflix special, Love on the Spectrum. Throughout this episode, Michael talks about his journey with atWork Australia and some of the exciting opportunities after staring on Love on the Spectrum. 

Where you can find Michael

Michael Theo - International Day of People with Disability Ambassador: https://www.idpwd.com.au/michael-theo/

Michael's Podcast (Mr A+):  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mr-a/id1590982762

Our Links

atWork Australia website: https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/work

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atwork_australia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atWorkAustralia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atwork-australia

Additional Resources & Support

Ask Izzy: https://askizzy.org.au/