Rachael Hain and Danielle Benda set up Ready to Work in 2008 to assist Western Australian women return to or enter the workforce. Buoyed by the success of similar programs in Australia and overseas Ms Hain took on the role of managing director and worked to develop the business into an inspirational not-for-profit enterprise. Ready to Work provides work attire and techniques to help women perform in interviews, secure work and set their course for financial independence. Ready to Work has successfully assisted more than 120 women with work clothes and Ms Hain works hard with her staff of 60 volunteers to ensure the ongoing success of the enterprise. She has been directly responsible for raising more than $260,000.
In August 2010 Ms Hain’s work was recognised by the AIM UWA Business School Alliance and she was awarded the Sir Frank Ledger Scholarship to attend the Advanced Management Program.
In March 2024, Ms Hain was inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame under the community category.
