As part of the Transition to Work program, Ruth will be able to gain support from Rapid Enterprise Development (RED) Strategy group, which will provide education in areas such as business growth from the ground up, business concept development and how to correctly price products.

Ruth also gains valuable work experience skills working with the Novita Bingo team as part of her TTW program. Setting up and packing down the Bingo equipment, selling tickets and handing out prize money are all part of Ruth’s responsibilities, therefore ensuring that each session runs smoothly and successfully.

“Ruth is incredibly punctual and dislikes being late, she is always on time and never forgets where she needs to be,” says Novita Community Programs Service Coordinator, Jessica Zakelj.

“She’s so good at what she does, that our Team Leader of Enterprises here at Novita, Travis, has started to rely on her to ensure that the session runs like clockwork.”

As part of the Transition to Work program, Ruth has learnt how to catch public transport, including both the train and bus services, has learnt how to identify the right route, spot her bus/train and pay her fare – ensuring that she can travel independently, safely and on time.

“I catch the 8.00 am train from Elizabeth to the Adelaide City Central Station and then I hop on a bus that gets me to Walkerville by 9.30am, meaning I’m on time for work. On the way home, I worry less about being on time because it doesn’t matter what time I arrive home.”