A Real Job or Just Filling in Time? How Social Role Valorisation can help

Every young person deserves to get a job they love. Societal attitudes and low expectations around disability present an unfair barrier to young people. This webinar will be presented by Lindie Brengman, accredited co-teacher with the Australian Social Role Valorisation Association (ASRVA). The webinar will include pre-recorded videos by Jane Sherwin one of only two senior trainers in Social Role Valorisation (SRV) in Australia. If you are a parent or supporter of a young person with disability who wants to see them find real work that they enjoy, then this session is for you.

The webinar will include live Q&A.

Participants will learn approaches that are informed by Social Role Valorisation (SRV), a framework that many families have used to create good lives for their loved ones with disability.

We will explore how we can support young people with disability to find and keep employment suited to their interests and where they make a valuable contribution, and not limited by others’ ideas on what is possible.

Co-Presenters

Lindie Brengman started working at CRU in 2019 as a consultant in the Families for Inclusive Education project. Lindie is an Occupational Therapist and mother of 4, including a teenager with a disability. Lindie was a founding member of the Queensland Collective for Inclusive Education (QCIE). She has written and presented from a parent perspective and on the attributes of teachers that contribute to quality inclusive educational practice. Lindie is an accredited co-teacher with the Australian Social Role Valorisation Association (ASRVA).

Katrina Dunks joined CRU in the role of Facilitator in September 2024 having been connected to CRU since 2016, and currently works in the School to Work Project. Katrina is the mother of 3 children, including a teenager with a disability. She has held a broad range of roles including assistant teacher, project manager and company director. Katrina has volunteered and served as a committee member in non-profit organisations over many years in inclusive education, women’s health and literacy.

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RSVP: Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is for the families of secondary school students with disabilities. Supporters and allies are also welcome to attend.

What do I need to participate?
We will be using the video meeting platform Zoom to host the webinar.

You will need access to:
A computer or iPad/tablet or smart phone with internet access;
speakers/sound

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

The project is fully subsidised as part of the Information Linkages and Capacity building (ILC) program through The Department of Social Services.

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) will work together on a new five year project called ‘School to Work’. 'School to Work’ aims to inspire, increase confidence and motivate students with disability to seek and find meaningful employment with the help and support of their family and community.

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