A Real Job or Just Filling in Time? How Social Role Valorisation can Help

Every young person deserves to get a job they love. Societal attitudes and low expectations around disability present an unfair barrier to young people.

This webinar will feature Jane Sherwin, one of only two senior trainers in Social Role Valorisation (SRV) in Australia. If you are a parent or supporter of a young person with disability who wants to see them find real work that they enjoy, then this session is for you.

The webinar will include live Q&A.

Participants will learn approaches that are informed by Social Role Valorisation (SRV), a framework that many families have used to create good lives for their loved ones with disability.

We will explore how we can support young people with disability to find and keep employment suited to their interests and where they make a valuable contribution, and not limited by others’ ideas on what is possible.

About the Presenters:

Lindie Brengman started working at CRU in 2019 as a consultant in the Families for Inclusive Education project. Lindie is an Occupational Therapist and mother of 4, including a teenager with a disability. Lindie was a founding member of the Queensland Collective for Inclusive Education (QCIE). She has written and presented from a parent perspective and on the attributes of teachers that contribute to quality inclusive educational practice. Lindie is also studying to become a trainer in Social Role Valorisation (SRV).

Gina Barwell started at CRU in August 2020 as a consultant in the ‘School To Work’ project. Since studying business at university, Gina has held a broad range of roles in a variety of industries including hotels, education and in State government and small business. She also has additional experience as a careers consultant and in the recruitment sector. Gina is passionate about the value of employment for people with disability, particularly seeing young people get off to a great start in building their careers.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is for the families of secondary school students with disabilities. Supporters and allies are also welcome to attend.

We will be using the video meeting platform Zoom to host the webinar.

You will need access to:

A computer or iPad/tablet or smart phone with internet access
Speakers/sound

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to participate.