People with a disability talk about what their job means to them.

1. My Job
what it means to me
It’s not a sheltered workshop

2. Hoxton Industries has been
operating for over 45 years,
providing employment
opportunities for people who
have been excluded from
mainstream employment.
To our employees a job is an
integral link to inclusion in the
wider community through not
only the economic benefits of
working but also the social
benefits and sense of personal
value.
But that’s enough about what we have to say…… Here is
what our employees say..

3. “I like my job at Hoxton. I
have great friends and I
like my supervisors. The
money I earn helps me pay
my bills and go out and
have fun.” ~ Judith

4. “I used to be quiet and
never spoke. I now go out
places and I’m a lot more
confident. This place has
saved my life. I’ve learnt
things at work that help
me at home as well like
cooking and cleaning.”
~ Nada

5. “It’s given me something
to do so that I won’t be
bored. I’ve been able to
get certificates for good
work and I get along well
with my supervisors.”
~ Vince

6. “If I didn’t work I wouldn’t
get paid. I’m waiting on a
new chair and the money I
get from work goes
towards what I want on
my chair that isn’t
funded. I have made good
friends here and I get on
well with the supervisors.”
~ Johnny

7. “I’ve made lots of friends.
I’ve also now got money to
do things that I couldn’t
before. I’m getting to learn
lots of new things too.”
~ Ryan

8. “If I didn’t work here I’d
have to stay home all the
time, I hate staying home
all alone. I have met good
friends and get to talk to
people. Without a job I
wouldn’t have enough
money to do the things I
like to do.” ~ Bill

9. “I’ve been able to learn
new jobs, been involved
with committees, become
a quality checker. I’m now
able to go to social outings
but if I wasn’t working I’d
be home alone.” ~ Nathan

10. “I have made good friends
at work. I like earning
money and the jobs we do
are excellent. I have never
had a job before and if it
wasn’t for Hoxton I would
still be unemployed.”
~ Michael

11. To find out more about Hoxton
Industries and the meaningful
employment opportunities we
provide visit our website.
www.hoxtonindustries.com.au