School to Work Online Workshop for School Staff & Other Professionals 2025

About the Online Workshop  

This online workshop is for all school staff and other professionals who work with secondary school students with disabilities.

It will complement what we share with families and is designed to equip teachers and support staff to partner with secondary students and their families in their quest for work.

Participants hear family stories of what is possible and work through some practical activities.

Please note this is a repeat of the online workshops offered in 2024.

This interactive workshop will cover:

• Positive Vision and high expectations for work

• What is meant by meaningful employment

• A range of stories to highlight how to find or create work experience or work opportunities

• Identifying the conditions that help set up the young person for success in work

• Tools to assist in supporting students to explore work

• Exploring what Customised Employment can offer

• Pathways to employment
  
  About the Presenter:

  Nellie has grown up as a sister to someone with complex disabilities, and been exposed to CRU’s work and part of building a good life for their sibling from a young age. Nellie has spent the last decade working in the disability sector, as a direct support worker, case manager, Circle of Support facilitator, and mentor. Nellie has supported individuals, alongside their families, to find employment, move into their own home, start their own micro-businesses, study, volunteer, and build friendships and relationships. Nellie is particularly passionate about people with disabilities being encouraged and provided support to pursue non-segregated post school pathways, by building typical and valued lives in their communities.

Download the Flyer here 
Download the accessible flyer here (word doc.)

Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Online Via Zoom

Who should attend?

School staff and professionals who work with secondary school students with disabilities.

What do I need to participate?

We will be using the video meeting platform Zoom to host the online workshop, so you will need access to a computer or iPad/tablet.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to participate.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will have a greater understanding of the School To Work learning objectives (messages) shared with families around the concepts of starting with the person, maintaining high expectations and having a positive vision.

• Participants will have an understanding of a Customised Employment approach and how this evidence-based strategy differentiates from traditional methods when identifying work experience and work opportunities.

• Participants will be clearer in the processes of a young person finding meaningful work and transitioning to work and will know how and when to use the practical tools and strategies provided.

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.

Community Resource Unit CRU in QLD , Resourcing Inclusive Communities, an initiative of Family Advocacy (NSW) and Imagine More (ACT) work together on a project called ‘School to Work’. School to Work aims to equip students with disability, through the support of families, to seek meaningful, paid employment in the community

The project is being provided as part of the Community Inclusion Capacity Development program through The Department of Social Services.