looking for work need help!

Hello @OBSQR

That is great that you are working on applying for jobs, it is ertainly tough getting work and can take a long time, so hang in there and keep applying. I am not sure what kind of work, but there is always hospitality and retail that are generally quite understanding of what you have been doing the past 10 years. You might want to also get some assistance through a Job Support Agency and they can help you find suitable work?

There is Ostara and Job Access which should be able to asist you:

JobAccess
1800 464 800
jobaccess.gov.au
JobAccess is a free information and advice service about the employment of people with disability. JobAccess helps people with disability, employers, service providers and the community to access information about services, financial assistance and workplace solutions. You can find useful information about reasonable adjustments, disclosure of disability, disability employment case studies, tools and checklists.

Ostara

1300 562 7335

http://www.ostara.org.au/pages/about-ostara-australia.html

Ostara Australia offers employment services to assist people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background with finding and keeping sustainable employment. We are Australia's largest mental health specialist within Disability Employment Services.

I hope they can help you somehow!

Lunar 🙂

Hi @ OBSQR, how did you go? Did you find a job or are you still looking? What do you enjiy doing?

Hi @OBSQR .. I have seen resumes where people claim have been self employed for well nearly a decade.. also know people who have used friends as referees.
PS I had some terrible career advice from govt body was made to see about 10yrs ago. Could not have been worse. They knocked every idea I had down and said I was too old at time for a career change I was around 44 haha. I think the person I saw had major life issues themselves. That was CRS if it still exists. Anyway that was my experience. I hope you have a more positive one if you get involved with government employment assistance agencies

Aged care is desperate for people and sometimes they like those who are more mature. You just need a certificate three in aged care and I think it is about six months and there is a four week placement. I work permanent part time and the work is so flexible. I love looking after the oldies as they are so vulnerable and grateful.

It can be stressful in the morning shift, but evening (I finish at 10pm) is so quiet as you are getting them off to bed and there are not many people around.. Some people like nght shift but not for me as I think it would disrupt the sleep patterns too much. .

@Ruthie, sounds like a great job. I bet it's very rewarding. I would love listening to the stories from the experienced.