Join ACD for a FREE 90-minute online panel discussion on post-school options.

As young people approach the end of their school journey, many families begin thinking about what comes next.

This online panel is designed to support parents and carers to explore meaningful, practical pathways that can help their young person build a fulfilling life beyond school.

Hear from guest speakers who will share insights into a range of post-school options. This panel discussion is valuable whether or not your young person has an NDIS plan.

You’ll learn about

Volunteering as a post-school option
TAFE programs for young people with disability
Inclusive employment support

Our speakers will discuss how each option can support young people to develop skills, build confidence, and create meaningful daily routines.

The session will also provide guidance on the first steps families can take to support a positive and hopeful transition from school.

About the panel

Mandy Hose (panel MC) is mum to three daughters, including twins with disability. Formerly co-host of Too Peas In A Podcast, which talked about raising children with disability. Mandy was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2021 and co-wrote The Invisible Life of Us. She is a parenting consultant, specialising in sleep and settling.

Hazel Maynard is a trainer for Volunteering Victoria and runs public and in-house training sessions for the not-for-profit sector. She is passionate about encouraging people who are socially isolated or marginalised to volunteer, and upholding the rights of volunteers.

Brendan Croft from Endeavour Foundation, which is an Inclusive Employment Australia provider, is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability and those experiencing social isolation. He is focused on helping people find meaningful work that builds confidence, connection, and independence.

Philippa Jones is a Senior Educator in Transition and Work Education and Education Support at Victoria University. She supports students with intellectual disabilities and cognitive impairments to achieve their individual goals by assisting them to complete further education and training, build employment skills, and transition into meaningful work or continued study.

Other families have said

"This panel is full of information. It opened my eyes to possibilities we hadn't explored and presented them in a way that felt easy to understand and act on."
"It's exciting to think that options that didn't seem realistic a few years ago are now something my daughter could enjoy and benefit from."

What to expect

A welcoming space designed for parents and carers of children with developmental delay and disability
Facilitators who bring both experience and lived understanding
Content is intended for Victorian families of children with disability only
Delivered online via Zoom
You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the session
Let us know if you have any accessibility needs

If you have any questions

Email: educate@acd.org.au
Call: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)
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Contact the host of Post-School Options | A panel discussion - Wed 19 Aug 7.30pm