In a groundbreaking initiative, The Disability Trust and Southern Cross Housing have joined forces to expand a program that is aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve sustainable employment. This collaborative effort is supported by the Federal Government’s Workskills and Workability Programs.
The Disability Trust, renowned for its commitment to creating job opportunities for people with disability, will work directly with local employers and SCH tenants to carve out roles that not only match the job seekers’ strengths but also offer long-term career prospects.
What to expect at the Workshop
- Understanding Disability Support Pension (DSP) and Employment
- Information on the DSP- exploring income, Information on how working effects the DSP, how much you can earn with the DSP and information on work credits and Centrelink.
Getting Job Ready with Workskillls Employment Consultants-Chloe, and Narissa
- Learn about the services offered by Workability/Workskillls to assist participants into work.
- Strategies for interview preparation, crafting tailored resumes, and job applications.
Insights from Employer Representatives
- Discover employer expectations and how they are providing opportunities to create an inclusive workplace
Navigating the Job Market with Isabelle,
- Overview of current job vacancies.
- Understanding employer expectations and customized training opportunities for people living with disabilities.
Success Stories
- Andrew Radford (Autism Ambassador and currently on Assembly ABC)
- Hear inspiring employment journey supported by TDT. This is Andrew our participant that is coming along to talk at our Batemans Bay event about his employment journey he is very inspiring https://youtu.be/ZOtmELZ8ct8?feature=shared
