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Employment intervention model
Supported employment is an evidence-based approach for people who need substantial ongoing support to find and/or keep paid employment.
Understanding disability
The way that people with disability have been treated and how we think about disability has changed over time. Knowing about the different models of disability…
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Building understanding of disability requires learning from people with disability about their experience of disability and how to set up conditions for…
Understanding disability
Deafblindness is a unique disability that results from a combination of vision and hearing impairment and has a significant impact on communication,…
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Every young person deserves the chance to step confidently into their future. School to work transition is a shared responsibility, with families, schools,…
Understanding disability
Develop an understanding of the strengths of the person and the barriers to work, and take action to create the right conditions for the person and the…
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Young people with disability are more likely to find a job or enter training after leaving school if they have a strong support network – people who believe in…
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Job matching is not about convincing an employer to ‘take someone on’. It’s about showing value, solving problems and positioning the jobseeker’s strengths as…
Understanding disability
Understanding the way in which neurodivergence affects people's employment journey helps us to ensure they have access to the right kind of work and support.
Understanding disability
A person with physical disability has a physical impairment that affects how their body works.
Understanding disability
Autistic people can bring many strengths to a workplace, but they may also face significant barriers to employment. Understanding the way in which autism…
Understanding disability
By understanding the experiences of people with disability, we can better identify barriers to employment and find effective, common solutions to address them.
Practice approach
Instead of focusing on limitations, a strengths-based approach recognises that people with disability have abilities, skills and knowledge, and that these…
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Jobseekers with disability who receive targeted support to build employability skills are more likely to move into and sustain work.
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Provide agreed supports and practical guidance to the new employee in the workplace that helps them learn the new role.
Understanding disability
Blindness or vision impairment affects people in different ways, meaning they will require individual supports and workplace adjustments that are tailored to…
Understanding disability
People with cognitive and intellectual disability are ready, willing and able to work. With the right supports and flexibility, they can bring many benefits to…
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Maintain regular contact with employers and provide targeted support to proactively problem solve barriers to job success.
Understanding disability
Inclusive workplaces are places where people with disability feel they belong – socially, professionally and culturally. By valuing diversity, supporting…
Understanding disability
Not everyone with disability needs a workplace adjustment to do their job well. When adjustments are needed, they are often at low or no cost to the employer…
Understanding disability
Once any barriers to employment and conditions for success are identified, the person should be connected to services that meet their needs. Evidence shows…
Understanding disability
Family, friends and paid support workers can be powerful allies, helping the person grow skills, gain confidence and achieve success when their support is…
Understanding disability
Putting the right supports in place before job searching begins will help to create the conditions for successful job placement.
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The best way to support young people with disability to gain employment after they leave school is to encourage them to have high expectations and start…
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Develop a deep knowledge of local industries and job opportunities in order to offer relevant job matches and support.