Employment Supporters: Securing the Right Match 2025

Tuesday 29th April 2025 10.30am - 12.00pm

Finding the right support in employment is an essential element in ensuring a person with disability achieves success in a role. It’s about finding the right ‘match’ ...but there is so much more to consider! In this webinar, we will share with you approaches, strategies and tips that can be utilised to achieve success on finding the right supports in employment, and in turn ensure more successful employment outcomes for people with disability employment role.

This workshop covers:

• Finding the right match
• Role of the job coach
• Characteristics of a good job coach
• Steps in finding the right support
• Supporting the job coach in their role
• Approaches, strategies and tips
• Individualised approach

Learning Objectives
• Learn about the different types of employment supporters
• Understand the role of a Job Coach
• Identify the characteristics and attributes of a good Job Coach
• Recognise the risks in employment supporters not understanding the role
• Explore the steps in finding the right support


Download the Accessible flyer here (word doc)

Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
RSVP: Thursday 24th April 2025

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for secondary school students with disabilities and their families. Supporters and allies are also welcome to attend.

What do I need to participate?
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.

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. COVID-19: Please do not attend on the day if you are unwell or if you have COVID-19 like symptoms. Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. Ph: 07 3844 2211 or Email: cru@cru.org.au

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Community Resource Unit CRU in QLD,  Resourcing Inclusive Communities, an initiative of Family Advocacy (NSW) and Imagine More  (ACT) will work together on a new five 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.