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Josh couldn't be happier

In 2002, Josh's life changed when an horrific motorbike accident left him a paraplegic.

Josh had just finished college and was looking forward to starting university. Instead, he spent six months in hospital and a further six months being rehabilitated and learning how to use a wheelchair. But this didn’t deter the 25 year old Tasmanian.

Josh, a keen athlete, decided to try wheelchair tennis and in less than a year he was playing competitively. He also decided to turn his attention to finding a job.

In October 2007, after a friend’s recommendation, Josh visited CRS Australia and made an appointment with rehabilitation consultant, Jacquie. Jacquie worked with Josh to identify his interests and job options. They decided an on-the-job training opportunity related to finance would be suitable, as it would provide Josh with valuable skills and experience in an area that interested him. Together, Josh and Jacquie worked on résumé development and job searching.

Josh says, ‘Jacquie was fantastic, she was really proactive and listened to what I had to say’.

Two weeks later Jacquie found an opportunity with a local financial company.

After excelling at his interview, Josh was offered a one year traineeship. This enabled him to learn job tasks and gain skills at his own pace, whilst building the confidence to manage ongoing employment.

CRS Australia conducted a workplace assessment and arranged a specialised chair through the Job Access Workplace Modification Scheme to ensure Josh was comfortable at work.

Josh explains, ‘My job involves working with customers’ direct debits, managing financial account transactions, working with cheques and looking after ATM disputes’.

In December 2008, Josh completed the training and gained ongoing employment.

Josh continues to play competitive wheelchair tennis and is currently ranked ninth in Australia and 158th in the world.