MSWA Employment Support Services: Cathy's journey

Days before school started, Cathy had what she thought was a nasty migraine. Instead, she was diagnosed with MS.

As her condition progressed, the physical and mental demands of her role as a high school science teacher became increasingly difficult, and she nearly had no choice but to walk away from the job she loved.

MSWA Employment Support Consultant, Peta Flynn, worked closely with the Bunbury Senior High School team and Cathy to understand the daily demands of her role and remove any barriers in the classroom. Together, they made it possible to bring Tara on board as a support worker and education assistant - an initiative the first of its kind - giving Cathy the extra support she needed to keep teaching.

“Employment support kept me working. If I can do this, hopefully it will help others.”

MSWA Employment Support Services is a specialist program that assists people with a neurological condition, to retain and find employment. We provide specialised employment support services through the Federal Government’s Disability Employment Services program at no cost to you. 

Watch Cathy's story below!