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.

At this workshop you will:

Learning 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 get or create 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.

Download the accessible flyer here (word)

Download the flyer here (PDF)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for adults 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.

What do I need to participate?

This is an interactive workshop! You will be asked questions and share ideas with other people. To participate you will need:

a computer, tablet or smart phone with internet access
speakers/sound
a microphone and video camera are not essential but will be helpful for your participation
somewhere a bit quiet where you can concentrate

We do not recommend that you join this workshop on a phone.

Event details

This workshop will be held via a Zoom Session and log-in details will be sent to participants who register a few days prior to the event
Log-in will be available 15 minutes prior to each event commencing

Using Your NDIS Funding at CRU

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

Learning Objectives

To understand what we mean by ‘meaningful employment’ and how it contributes to having a good life.
Looking at strengths and interests and you might translate those creatively to lead to meaningful work.
Explore unique and creative ways to get or create meaningful work.
To talk through the steps on how you can bring it all together to find or create the “right “job.
Examine some strategies that support you to keep meaningful work.

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. This event is subsidised by a Commonwealth Department of Social Services grant. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.

Please contact CRU if you require assistance to register, attend or participate in this event. p. 07 3844 2211 or e. cru@cru.org.au

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