Know your workplace entitlements – superannuation, leave, and understanding your pay

by ashleigh | Aug 22, 2025 | General

Starting a new job can be exciting – and a bit overwhelming. Alongside learning new skills and meeting new people, it’s important to understand your rights at work. Knowing about your entitlements means you can make sure you’re being paid fairly, you’re...

Sally’s path back to confidence in the workplace

by ashleigh | Aug 13, 2025 | Academy, General

When Sally joined Jigsaw Canberra in October 2023, she was looking for part-time, flexible employment that could support her recovery from mental health challenges. She brought with her a long history of volunteering, but after years away from work, she lacked...

Disability Employment Services are changing for the better – and Jigsaw will play an active role

by ashleigh | Aug 1, 2025 | General

Jigsaw is excited to announce that we have been chosen as an Inclusive Employment Australia provider – the new program that will replace the Department for Social Services’ existing Disability Employment Services (DES) from November. After a competitive tender...

Making digital chats work for you: A guide to workplace communication tools

by ashleigh | Jul 1, 2025 | Academy, Connect, General

Workplace communication is changing – fast. Tools like Google Chat, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom chat are now a big part of daily work. They’re great for quick messages, team updates, and staying connected when working remotely. But they also come with new...

Stef’s perseverance shines through in her journey to mainstream employment

by ashleigh | Jun 30, 2025 | Academy, Connect, General

Stef, a newly promoted paid trainee in our Adelaide hub, has shown unwavering determination on her path to mainstream employment—and in life more broadly. Stef has battled a chronic health condition that causes severe headaches, frequently disrupting her life—until...