Chris first contacted Castle in 2020 looking for support to find and keep work, while also getting on top of some personal goals around his health and independence.
Chris is now 37. He lives with epilepsy and ongoing mental health challenges. For him, work has never just been about a payslip. It’s been about building confidence, routine and stability – and proving to himself that he can keep moving forward, even when things get tough.
Over the past six years, Chris has shown real determination. He’s tried different roles across labouring, process work, customer service and cleaning.
Each job brought new challenges and new skills. Some roles lasted and some didn’t – not because Chris couldn’t do the work, but because life and health sometimes got in the way.
Through it all, Chris stayed engaged, communicated openly with his caseworkers and remained clear about wanting to work.
In 2025, Chris secured a cleaning role with Millennium Cleaning Specialists. Castle supported him with work clothes and safety shoes to help him get started.
He was initially hired on an on-call basis, but Chris quickly showed his reliability, strong work ethic and willingness to step up. Before long, he moved into a casual role with regular shifts, working three or more days each week.
More recently, Chris has begun training to cover a C1 role at Millennium. This role involves supervising staff, responding to requests, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and acting as a key link between hire management and centre management. It’s a big step, and one Chris has embraced.
Chris’s journey hasn’t been linear, but he keeps showing up. He stays connected, asks for support when he needs it, and keeps working toward his goals.
