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Clay's Cleaning Services
Clay Lewis
"When doors close, build your own."
Clay Lewis
Clay Lewis started his microbusiness, Clay's Cleaning Services five years ago, during high school. Since then, Clay has grown Clay's Cleaning Services into a full time business.
Clay's business now offer bin cleaning, jet blasting of driveways and fences, and dog walking. Clay is fully insured and is financially reliant on his business.
Clay, who has autism, is a much-loved member of his community. He attributes his success to hard work and having the best support worker going!
Clay has presented his business model at events and champions self-employment as an alternative pathway for high school students with a disability.
To watch this video, go to: Microbusiness video - Clay - YouTube
Awards
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Aspect Recognition Awards Ceremony
2019 Inspiration Award (youth)
Congratulations Clay for being recognised at Autism Spectrum Australia's awards night.
Clay received the 2019 Inspiration Award (youth) from nominations received Australia-wide.
Austism spectrum Australia delivers person-centered solutions by providing flexible, responsive and evidence - informed services.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners on the night, and thank you to Autism Spectrum Australia for this awesome recognition.
Autism Queensland
Creative Futures Recognition Awards 2016
Special Commendation
Individual Achievement Award
Award presented by
The Governor of Queensland
His Excellency, the Honorable
Paul de Jersey AC
"Clay received an award from the Governor at Government House in 2016 as part of Autism Queensland's Creative Futures awards. My husband and I are very proud of our son and know that all the support we give him is worth it"
- Laura Lewis (Clay's Mum)
Media
Australia
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The Courier Mail Click here
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The Wellness Couch Click here
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Manly Today Click here
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The Daily Mail Click here
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ABC News Click here
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9 News Queensland Click here
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Channel 10 News First Queensland Click here
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7 News Brisbane Click here
New Zealand
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Stuff Click here
Germany
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Bild Click here
Canada
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CTV News Click here