My father had a 30‑year gap in formal employment. In fact probably longer as from the age of 19 he started a photography business in Lebanon and was also a journalist, so you can say that he had never had a traditional boss, never worked in a structured Australian workplace, never navigated modern recruitment systems, and had no recent local experience.

This Week's Spotlight - Souzan Asfour 1. How did you get your start in Employment Services? While working in retail, my life took a new direction when my second child, Nabil, was diagnosed with autism. My focus naturally shifted toward understanding how best to support him, especially as he grew closer to entering the workforce. With little initial knowledge of the disability, I was motivated to learn and grow alongside him. This journey led me to the employment services in