About the event:

Everyone can work! Having a job is an important part of a good life. It allows us to earn a living, meet people, use our skills and learn new ones.

This workshop is for people with disability who want to work in open employment but have found that the traditional pathways don’t always lead to the jobs you want. In this interactive workshop, get started in working out what sort of job would be right for you, and learn about different ways to work towards it, even if it means creating a job yourself.

Download the accessible flyer here (word)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for people with disability who want to work. It will be particularly useful for people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends and workers. Whether you have just started thinking about work, or are interested in trying or doing something different, this workshop is for you!

Although you are welcome to come on your own, we encourage you to invite a family member, friend or support worker to join you to help with planning on the day.

Everyone who attends the workshop will need to be registered, but if the cost is a barrier to attending or bringing supporters along with you, then please get in touch to discuss with us.

Check out our video 'Why Employment Matters'

Using Your NDIS Funding at CRU

For self-managing and plan-managed NDIS participants, you can see the Learning Objectives below to decide if this is a reasonable and necessary support to help you (or your family member) achieve their goals.

Learning Objectives

At this workshop you will:

Learn how to come up with job ideas based on what you are good at and interested in.
Work out the things that will set you up to do well in a job.
Hear about different and creative ways to find meaningful work.
Bring all the parts together and figure out your next steps.
Start to develop innovative ways to tell workplaces about yourself.
Learn about things that will help you keep meaningful work once you have it.

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.

These events are partly subsidised by a Department of Social Services grant. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.

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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