Family Journeys from School to Work and Beyond: Online Parent Panel

Would you like to learn from other families of people with disability about how they have gone about finding or creating meaningful work? From work experience to first jobs to securing purposeful employment as an adult, this online parent panel brings together families at different points on the journey to share their approaches and insights.

This interactive online panel will cover:
• Family stories and experiences about finding and maintaining meaningful employment
• How the young person is involved and sets the direction for their future
• The strategies that worked well and those that didn’t


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About the Presenter:
Our panelists are parents of people with disability from Queensland, at different stages of their family member’s life and employment path.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for parents and family members of a secondary student with disabilities. Supporters and allies are also welcome to attend.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will, as a result of participating in this session will:
• Recognise that meaningful employment is possible for people with disability.
• Identify key strategies that lead to positive employment outcomes for people with disability.
• Develop confidence in their ability to involve their young person in planning for meaningful employment.
• Recognise potential hurdles and feel improved confidence in navigating these hurdles.
• Feel more knowledgeable about where to seek support and information to best support their young person to secure meaningful employment.

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.


This online event will include a live Q&A. *Please note this event will be recorded to be available to watch later, without the Q&A.

This event is a part of our School To Work Project which aims to inspire and equip students with disability, through the support of families, to seek meaningful, paid employment in the community.

This webinar is fully subsidised as part of the Community Inclusion Capacity Development program through the Department of Social Services.

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) are working together on a 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.