Meet our Participants
![Hamlet's participant Daniel standing at the counter wearing a black shirt and holding a cup of coffee.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Daniel_Web-min.jpg)
Daniel
I might get confused from time to time, but I’ll always have a smile on my face
![Hamlet's participant Andy smiling for a photo in front of the coffee machine wearing a Hamlet black t-shirt.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Andy_Web-min.jpg)
Andy
Everyone is patient and helps me to learn
![Hamlet's participant Jack smiling for a photo in front of a chipboard wall wearing a black shirt.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jack_Web-min.jpg)
Jack
I had no idea that getting a job was not an easy task
![Hamlet's participant Keiran smiling for a photo holding two wooden serving boards with a tea pot and mug sitting on top of each.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Keiran_Web-min.jpg)
Keiran
It also had a positive impact on how I interacted with my friends
![Hamlet's participant Liam standing at the counter pouring a jug of frothed milk into a cup of coffee. A colleague wearing a Hamlet apron is standing beside Liam watching him make a cappuccino.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Liam_Web-min.jpg)
Liam
Being at Hamlet has helped me in my everyday life too as I feel a lot more independent
![Hamlet's participant Liam is smiling for a photo in the kitchen standing next to a large bowl of chopped cucumber.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Curtis_Web-min.jpg)
Curtis
I find it easier to talk to people and I’m less anxious
![Hamlet's participant Declan is smiling for a photo wearing a black shirt holding a large bunch of kale and salad leaves.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Declan_Web.jpg)
Declan
I love feeling confident that I know how to do this job
![Hamlet's participant Adam is smiling for a photo standing in front of a chipboard wall, wearing a black t-shirt and holding a plate of macarons.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adam-489x600.jpg)
Adam M.
Hamlet is a place where Adam can just be Adam
2017 Training program participant
![Hamlet's participant Amy is wearing a black t-shirt and apron, looking down at multiple cardboard trays filled with slider burgers, savoury muffins and cookies.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Amy_Web.jpg)
Amy
Having a job is about more than just money, it’s about having a sense of purpose
![Hamlet's participant Alex is smiling for a photo at the counter wearing a black t-shirt and glasses and holding onto a takeaway cup and cookie.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Alex.png)
Alex
Alex’s self confidence sky rocketed
2016 Training program participant
![Hamlet's participant Clayton serving a meal and smiling for a photo.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hamlet-Catering_Clayton.jpg)
Clayton
I feel like I am treated just like everyone else. They made me feel like a part of the team.
2020 Training program participant
![Hamlet's participant Sophie smiling for a photo standing at the coffee machine frothing milk.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hamlet-Catering_Sophie.jpg)
Sophie
Anxiety has been replaced with excitement for my future.
2021 Training program participant
![Hamlet's participant James carrying an order to a table and smiling for a photo.](https://www.hamlet.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hamlet-Catering_James.jpg)
James
I felt excited to be given a second chance.
2021 Training program participant