One in five people in Australia identify as having a disability and it is estimated that every customer with a disability brings with them an extra two customers and consumers to businesses. Moreover, the NDIS is providing its participants with more choice and control to where to spend their money.

Settlement Services International and Western Sydney Business Centre will be delivering a set of three workshops aimed to support businesses wishing to capitalise on this opportunity. Businesses wanting to provide services under the NDIS and or interested to engage more clients with disabilities will benefit from these workshops by connecting you to a broader client base, promote your business in your community and enhance its reputation.

Workshop 1, Rescheduled 14th of March 2018

Write your own policies and procedures- this workshop will teach you to write policies and procedures to underpin a successful inclusive business model and in line with requirements for NDIS registration in order to cater for all customers regardless of ability. More info here

Workshop 2, 27th of February 2018

Costs and future proofing- This workshop looks at understanding the costs of diversifying revenue streams in order to create a sustainable NDIS business model. Costs of goods and services and measuring the time required to make your business successful so it can be best placed to capitalise from the NDIS and broader market. More info here.

Workshop 3, 6th of March 2018

Customer Connect – In this marketing focused workshop, you will be shown strategies to successfully research the target market, channel overview, product to market fit, customer experience etc. This workshop will look at your marketing strategies, articulate your purpose and the customer experience. More info here.

Location: 2/462 Chapel Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Afternoon tea will be provided, please ensure to register for the respective workshops

All workshop attendees will receive two free one on one consultation sessions with one of the NSW Business connect advisors and ongoing support from SSI’s Community Engagement Coordinator. While the workshops are free, you will be required to complete the Business Contact Information forms to participate in the workshops.

For any questions or adjustment requirements please contact Javier Ortiz on jortiz@ssi.org.au or 0401097 803

Hurry places are limited.