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27 July 2022

Neuron teams up with Recovery Your Way to prove all abilities have a role in the workplace!

We’re proud to partner with Recovery Your Way to provide equal employment opportunities to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

27 July 2022

At Neuron, we’re proud to partner with a number of not-for-profit disability and indigenous employment services to help ensure all abilities have a role in the workplace. Together with Recovery Your Way, an organisation that specialises in supporting and coaching those with disabilities so they can strengthen their independent living skills, we are thrilled to share the story of Natasha Noakes (Tash).

Tash is a proud Merranunggu Wagiman and former wheelchair basketballer, born with dislocated hips, referred to as developmental dysplasia of the hip, and bilateral talipes, meaning her feet were turned in, which limited movement of her legs. Through our partnership with Recovery Your Way, Tash connected with Neuron and has been working as a Warehouse Support Technician in Darwin since April 2022. Tash has quickly progressed in her role and is now responsible for repairing and servicing e-scooters and e-bikes.

Recently, we spoke with Tash to hear about her time at Neuron and why being a mechanic is her dream job.

“Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to be a mechanic. My mum bought me a bike when I was younger and I would service it all the time. I have 6 sisters and 2 brothers, and I was always the first one to put my hand up to help dad work on the cars.

When I was provided with the opportunity from Neuron, I was really happy to see that the company was looking for opportunities for people with disabilities, and I was grateful they gave me a chance. They have kept me on track with what I want to do as a mechanic, and have allowed me to progress and keep reaching my full potential.

Recently I started being a Safety Ambassador at Neuron’s ScootSafe events. These events are really important and it’s great to see Neuron helping riders be aware of the impact irresponsible riding and parking can have on others.

While I do have to use a wheelchair sometimes, I feel lucky that I can walk, but this is not the case for everyone. It is important to educate people on safe riding just as we do with driving because you never know how your behaviour can affect others.“