Work wasn't built for bodies like ours
You shouldn’t have to choose between your ambition and your health. Whether you’re building your own business, climbing the career ladder, or juggling both, we’re here to help you do it differently - without burnout, shame, or unrealistic expectations.
If you've ever:
Forced yourself through pain, fatigue or brain fog to look "reliable"
Tried to access workplace support but found nothing that fit your reality
Felt too sick to work, but too functional to qualify for formal support
You're not imagining it.
Chronic illness and invisible disabilities fall through the cracks in workplaces and entrepreneurship programs.
There are programs for 'disability' (but not all types). Support for mental health. Some for menopause. But where does that leave you?
You're expected to either "power through" as though your brain & body worked perfectly or quit entirely.
We believe there's a third way.
Why we built unitely
Work should work with your body - not against it.
We offer flexible training, real-time and on-demand support, and practical tools designed around energy limits - not despite them.
Whether you're employed, self-employed, or somewhere in between, Unitely gives you structure, coaching, and a like-minded community that doesn’t glorify hustle or shame you for needing rest. We help you grow on your own terms - without burning out or burning bridges.
Why supporting people like you is important to us
43%
Over 43% of Australians with disabilities experienced direct discrimination in workplaces, leading them towards entrepreneurship.
Source: Australia's Disability Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report (2020)
30%
Australians with disabilities are 30% more likely to be self-employed compared to Australians without disabilities.
Source: Australia's Disability Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report (2020)
37%
37% of Australians with a chronic condition have left a job due to their health.
Source: Working well report by Abbvie (2020)
73%
73% of people believe their chronic illness was partially caused or worsened by their job.
Source: Safe Work Australia (2022)
What you'll find here
Coaching
Tailored support to help chronically ill founders build sustainable, flexible businesses.
Guest experts
Hear from others who are sick and self made, because sometimes we need to see it to believe it.
Employee mentoring
Guidance, strategies and career support for people navigating employment with chronic illness.
Online community
A private digital space where you can come as you are and find connection & solidarity.
Tools & templates
Templates, guides and real-life advice to help you advocate, adjust and access what you need.
Body doubling sessions
Co-working that keeps you accountable without pressure, guilt, or performance stress.
Why we're here
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Because people like us people shouldn't have to choose between income and integrity.
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Because flexible work isn't something we want for fun its a critical life saving necessity for us.
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Because too many of us have been gaslit by our workplaces and by our bodies.
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Because we were told to just be more resilient (or worse underperforming) - when what we needed was support & redesign.
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We're not here to help you "overcome" your body. We're here to help you build a work life that respects it.
Who we help
From self employed, to employed and workplaces themselves we've got support.
Self Employed / Freelancers
We help you build a business that doesn't bulldoze your health.
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Flexible coaching & community support
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Low-energy friendly, tools, templates & strategies
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Grow your business with minimal grind & peace of mind.
Explore business coaching
Employees & Jobseekers
Work shouldn’t make you sicker and your psychosocial safety is a priority.
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Scripts and templates to request adjustments
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Resources for managing flare days and burnout
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Self-advocacy tools for chronic illness and invisible disabilities at work
Get employee support >
Employers & Workplaces
Add chronic illness inclusion to your existing disability and mental health programs.
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Workplace audits and policy reviews
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Training for leaders and teams
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Keynotes & lived experience panels
Book a strategy call >
Advocacy & Public education
We're pioneering the conversations about chronic illness and invisible disability at work. From keynote talks to media campaigns we're lifting the lid on toxic hustle culture, highlighting the need for slow sustainable growth and petitioning for change,
Learn more >
Our mission
Work wasn’t designed for unexpected fatigue, brain fog, pain or endless doctors appointments in your 9-to-5.
Most business support is built for the consistently well.
Most workplace policies are built for the predictably abled.
We’re not most.
We’re reshaping how business gets done for the 1 in 2 Australians living with chronic illness, disability and unpredictable capacity.
This isn't just another community or coaching platform. We're not here to make you start a business that will never work for you. It's a new framework for what work can look like when we centre flexibility, dignity, and lived experience.
Because if the system wasn’t built with you in mind, we say it’s time to build a better one.
What we offer
At Unitely, we combine coaching, content, community, and consulting to support people with chronic illness and invisible disabilities - wherever they work.
Whether you're self-employed, navigating employment, or leading a team, you'll find flexible support that respects real life, real bodies, and real limitations.
Our offering includes:
Content
Templates, toolkits, presentations and more to train you, your workplace and teams to not just survive but thrive at work.
Coaching
We provide group and 1:1 and group coaching support for business owenrs, employees with flexible calls, alternative formats, and lived experience at the core.
Community
Join our community of ambitious people living with chronic illness and disability who have unpredictable bodies but unstoppable dreams just like you - so you feel a little less alone.
Sick of business advice that assumes you’ve got unlimited energy and a fully functioning body? This free guide shows you real, rest-friendly ways to earn - on flare days, from bed, or during hospital weeks.
No fluff. No hustle. Just smart systems, flexible income models, and tools that actually work when you can’t.
We teach you:
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What revenue models work for people with unpredictable health
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The tools that keep things running even when you’re not
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Why marketing matters more than motivation (and how to automate it)
Free download
How to make passive-ish income
COMING SOON
We're waiting for you inside our community
An accessible, flexible digital coaching and support space for business owners and employees navigating work with an illness or disability. All in one place – accessible anytime, anywhere.
Weekly goal-setting check-ins (go at your own pace)
Resource library with scripts, templates, and pre built automations
Jobs & gigs board because the portfolio career is real
Live events and guest sessions that are recorded and flexible
Want to join the hustle free revolution?
We're not here to 'fix' people. We're here to fix systems.
This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about building new ways forward - for founders, employees, and everyone in between.
If you’ve felt invisible at work, this is your invitation to be seen.
If you're a workplace looking to support people like us - welcome.