Employing people with disability - A breakfast workshop for business leaders & managers

Name: Employing people with disability - A breakfast workshop for business leaders & managers
Start: 2025-05-02T07:15:00+0930
End: 2025-05-02T09:00:00+0930
Location: Festival Learning Room 1.12, Danala CDU, 54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800

Fri, 2 May, 7:15am - 9am ACST

Festival Learning Room 1.12, Danala CDU, 54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800

darwin city, australia

Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory

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Event description

Inclusive Employment Breakfast Workshop: Practical Strategies for Business Leaders & Managers

Free Event | Proudly supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

Join us for a morning of insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help your organisation embrace inclusive employment practices.

This workshop is designed for business leaders and managers who want to make a real difference in their workplace by supporting people with intellectual disabilities into meaningful employment.

What to expect:
💼 Discover how inclusive workplace practices can benefit your organisation
📌 Gain practical strategies for employing individuals with intellectual disabilities
🔹 Learn about the support and services available to create inclusive work environments

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025
📍 Location: Festival Learning Room 1.12, Danala CDU, 54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800
⏰ Time: Registration from 7:00 AM | Presentation & Breakfast at 7:30 AM

Guest Speakers:
👤 Rachel Kroes – CEO, Down Syndrome Association NT
👤 Professor Scott Bowman – Vice Chancellor, CDU
👤 Rebecca Mackrow – Intern, Platform 21
👤 Christos Timotheou – Intern, Platform 21

This event is an opportunity to connect with others, learn from lived experiences, and walk away with actionable steps to make your workplace more inclusive.

🔗 Secure your free spot today – spaces are limited!

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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About Us – Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory

The Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory (DSANT) has been supporting individuals with Down syndrome, their families, carers, and the broader community since 1980. As the Northern Territory’s leading voice for people with Down syndrome, we are committed to fostering inclusion, education, and meaningful opportunities.

We provide specialist programs and services that empower individuals with Down syndrome to thrive in education, employment, and social participation. Our work focuses on linking families together through knowledge and friendship, ensuring they have access to the resources and networks they need.

Our Programs & Services

✅ Down Syndrome Schools Support Program (DSSSP) – Supports schools with specialist resources and guidance on education and inclusion for students with Down syndrome across the NT.

✅ Computer Aided Learning Program (CAL) – Provides personalised, weekly computer-based lessons to students with Down syndrome in their classroom.

✅ Project 21 – Offers tailored educational pathways for young adults leaving Year 12, with programs in skills development, media, dance, music, wellbeing, sign language, and social engagement.

✅ WIMS – A retail training pathway designed for young adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, building employment skills in a supportive environment.

✅ Cash for Containers (C4C) – A social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people with disabilities through recycling and environmental initiatives.

Through these initiatives, DSANT continues to advocate for inclusion, independence, and opportunities for people with Down syndrome across the Northern Territory.

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Fri, 2 May, 7:15am - 9am ACST

Festival Learning Room 1.12, Danala CDU, 54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800

darwin city, australia

Hosted by Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory