Employable Me
SERIES 1
3 X 1 HOUR | 2018 | PRODUCED FOR ABC AUSTRALIA
SERIES 2
3 X 1 HOUR | 2019 | PRODUCED FOR ABC AUSTRALIA
Employable Me follows people with Neuro diverse conditions such as Autism, OCD and Tourette Syndrome as they search for meaningful employment.
This uplifting, warm and insightful series draws on experts to uncover people’s hidden skills and to match jobseekers to roles that can harness their strengths.
We all deserve a role in society. That’s what this show is about: striving to belong and play your part. The series looks beyond first impressions to reveal there’s always more than meets the eye.
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Accolades
“This three-part documentary series about disabled people seeking work is one of the surprise highlights of the TV year so far.”
“This feel-good new Aussie series brings home the fact that everyone has a talent, even if some people can’t see it… Employable Me is one of those documentaries that leaves you with an inspired smile.”
“Northern Pictures and ABC continue to lead the way with their work in this field, debunking myths, avoiding tragedy and victim-blaming, and making challenging subjects broadly accessible. My congratulations to all involved.”
Awards
Screen Producers Australia Awards 2019 | Winner – Documentary Program or Series Production of the Year
The Rose D’Or Award 2019 | Nominated – Reality and Factual Entertainment
AACTA Awards 2019 | Nominated – Best Direction in Non-Fiction Television
AACTA Awards 2019 | Nominated – Best Documentary or Factual Program
The Mental Health Services Awards 2019 | Winner – Media Award
New York Festivals 2019 | Winner – UNDPI Gold (Documentary, Social Issues)
New York Festivals 2019 | Winner – Gold Medal (Documentary, Social Issues)
AACTA Awards 2018 | Winner – Best Documentary or Factual Program
Venice Television Awards 2018 | Winner – Best Reality Series
Japan Prize 2018 | Winner – AudioVisual Division (Lifelong Learning prize)
Australian Directors Guild Award 2019 | Winner – Best Direction in a Documentary Series (Cian O’Clery)
Australian Screen Editor Awards 2018 | Nominated – Best Editor, Documentary (Simon Callow-Wright)
Australian Human Rights Awards 2018 | Nominated – Human Rights Medal
