Online: Meaningful Work for You: how to find it or create it

About the workshop: 

Everyone can work – but not everyone is given the chance to show what they can do!

This online workshop is for people with disability who want to work but know the traditional pathways won’t lead to the jobs and career you want. In this interactive workshop, get started in working out what sort of job would be right for you or your family member, and learn about different ways to get it, even if it means creating a job yourself.

Come on your own or with the people who will help you work towards a goal of a meaningful job.

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 get or create meaningful jobs.
• Bring it all together to 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 flyer here (accessible Word document)

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.

What do I need for the workshop?

This is an interactive workshop! You will be asked questions and share ideas with other people.

You will need:
• a computer or tablet device
• internet access
• speakers or headphone and a microphone
• Somewhere a bit quiet where you can concentrate

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

Using Your NDIS Funding at CRU

For self-managing and plan-managed NDIS participants, see the Learning Objectives below so 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 all the parts together to find or create the “right “job
• Examine some strategies that support you to keep meaningful work

About CRU:

For over 30 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.

*The cost of this event is partially subsidised by a Department of Social Services grant. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.