Brisbane: Imagining Discovering & Finding Work
New updated information on Customised Employment

Join us for an interactive and participatory face-to-face Brisbane workshop that aims to bring families together to connect and increase confidence to seek out meaningful, paid employment for their secondary school student with disability.

This updated workshop will enable participants to get actively started in a range of processes so they leave with some concrete plans and strategies to find work for their family member.

Participants will hear stories and experiences from people with a disability and their family members about practical tips and strategies when planning for and finding real and meaningful work.

Topics covered will include:
• Uncovering and identifying individual strengths and interests and using them as a guide for creating potential work roles
• Identifying the conditions that help set up your family member for success in work
• Identifying community connections and contacts to approach for work
• Practical strategies and tips on working collaboratively with other professionals or services
• Developing a positive pitch to get the job.
• Exploring what good employment support looks like and how to find the right people to support your family member.

Download the Flyer here (pdf)

Download the Accessible flyer here (word doc)

Date/Time:

Tuesday 3rd September, 2024

Sign-in from 9am-9:30am

Workshop 9.30am-2.30pm

2:30pm-3:30pm (for coffee & questions)

About the Presenters:

This face-to-face workshop will be delivered by CRU facilitators passionate about inclusive employment and experienced in advocating for inclusion.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop will be of interest to anyone who is thinking about future work for a family member who is a secondary school student with disability – whether as a parent, family member, friend, ally or in a work role.

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

* There is a small fee to attend the workshops, but if cost is a barrier, please get in touch with us to discuss what may be possible.
Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea will be provided, along with reading materials.

About CRU:

For over 35 years, Community Resource Unit has been working across Queensland to help people with disability take control of their lives and take their place in their community.

CRU (QLD), Resourcing Inclusive Communities, an initiative of Family Advocacy (NSW) and Imagine More (ACT) will work together on a new three year project called ‘School to Work’.

'School to Work’ aims to inspire, increase confidence and motivate students with disability to seek and find meaningful employment with the help and support of their family and community.

The project is being provided as part of the Community Inclusion Capacity Development program through The Department of Social Services.