Episode 1: The Entrepreneur

Emma started her business in Townsville with just one client. Thanks to her strong, unique service offering – shredding important documents, which remain confidential with her, because she can’t read or write – she now has over 50 clients throughout town. The shredded paper is recycled and used on a local avocado farm for mulch. Emma has come up against many challenges along the way, but it hasn’t stopped her running this incredible mobile business with her 100-kg industrial shredder.

Episode 2: The Artist

Melissa has always loved art and painting – but it’s not easy to succeed as an artist. Throughout COVID-related lockdowns, and with the support of her family, she came up with a business idea; scanning her artworks and printing them onto t-shirts, which are sold via her online store. She has partnered closely with local providers in Adelaide to successfully run her business, ‘Kirkman by Melissa Kirkman’ and has seen great results, especially through attending markets, engaging in traditional marketing methods, and working with businesses who commission her artwork.

Episode 3: The Man About Town

Adam is a true social butterfly and great conversationalist – he loves chatting with everyone in his local community, especially about his passions, fire trucks and airplanes. Adam’s business, Adam’s Delivery Service, was built around his personality. He works with local businesses to collect their mail and undertake courier services. With his support workers, Adam has kept his business going for almost a decade. But it’s not all about work for Adam. He loves catching up with his friends at the different clubs he goes to, plus swimming, going to bowling and taking on art projects.

Episode 4: The Working Supermum

Natalie started her disability support business when she saw a gap in the market for high-quality care, inspired by her son. In just 18 months, she grew from two team members to 48, and became incredibly successful in the Townsville community. Natalie also trained and coached a wheelchair basketball team, worked for Sporting Wheelies to bring wheelchair basketball into schools, and was a proud ambassador for the Australian Institute of Sport. Tragically, Natalie passed away in February 2023. This film is shared in her memory and with permission from her loved ones.