Neurodiversity Hub Resources

The Neurodiversity Hub Although there is broad diversity across the population, some individuals have neurological variations that make it particularly challenging for their communication, self-expression and interactions with others. Neurodiversity is a broad umbrella and is not just autism. Neurological variations can include autism, Asperger's, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, [...]

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What is the NDIS and Supports for Leaving School Webinar Recording 

Want to Learn about how NDIS supports students get ready for employment? This session will provide information on NDIS, how to sign up, how to get started, and the programs and support which improves outcomes for young people with disabilities, for example: Employment Goals: As part of the NDIS [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:13:31+00:00September 15th, 2021|Resources, Webinars|Comments Off on What is the NDIS and Supports for Leaving School Webinar Recording 

Dear Dyslexia podcast Sally Close on dyslexia and neurodiversity in the workplace

In this episode, Shae speaks with Sally Close on dyslexia and neurodiversity in the workplace. Introducing Sally Close – Business Improvement Consultant Sally Close left her corporate career armed with 20+ years of leadership experience to apply her business improvement prowess to her own consultancy - helping clients with organisational [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:17:46+00:00August 2nd, 2021|Podcasts, Resources|Comments Off on Dear Dyslexia podcast Sally Close on dyslexia and neurodiversity in the workplace

Updated resources from the NDCO program

Updated resources from the NDCO program Western Sydney University Get Ready for Uni. Provides information and activities to help young people with disability and their carers get ready for life after school. Find out more about Get Ready for Uni Education to Employment. This webpage supports graduates with disability in navigating the [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:24:36+00:00July 22nd, 2021|Resources|Comments Off on Updated resources from the NDCO program

Reminder: Disability Confidence in Careers & Employability (Free Webinar)

Disability Confidence in Careers & Employability (Free Webinar) What does it mean to be ‘disability confident’ in a careers and employability setting, and why does it matter so much? We invite you to join us to learn more about what it means to offer a ‘disability confident’ careers service [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:30:09+00:00July 21st, 2021|Events, Webinars|Comments Off on Reminder: Disability Confidence in Careers & Employability (Free Webinar)

Future world of work and employability skills

GSGLLEN presents  Future world of Work and Employability Skills With Emma Van Smale, Head of innovation, production and Ops 25eight and Susan Pettigrew, Manager - Schools Jobs and Pathways, South West TAFE Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Date: Thursday 22 July Students will explore the future world of work, technology, futurism and the [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:33:39+00:00July 12th, 2021|Events, Webinars|Comments Off on Future world of work and employability skills

Scholarship Opportunity: Autism employment

Scholarship Opportunity: Autism employment  We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals interested in completing a PhD in collaboration with the La Trobe University Business School and the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre on the topic of autism employment. The research will examine the role of organisational factors [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:46:32+00:00May 21st, 2021|Opportunities|Comments Off on Scholarship Opportunity: Autism employment

An interview with La Trobe’s first openly Autistic lecturer, Dr. Benjamin Habib: Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month

An interview with La Trobe's first openly autistic lecturer In 2016, La Trobe Senior Lecturer Dr. Benjamin Habib had an anxiety attack on live national television during a guest appearance as a political analyst. While this highly publicised experience resulted in what Dr. Habib refers to as “the worst [...]

By |2022-08-29T04:47:26+00:00May 21st, 2021|Advocacy, Articles|Comments Off on An interview with La Trobe’s first openly Autistic lecturer, Dr. Benjamin Habib: Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month

2021 Learning for Earning Learn West Festival

2021 Learning for Earning Learn West Festival FREE 3-day virtual Festival of events designed to upskill, re-skill, motivate and inspire those looking for work, starting or changing careers, and those wishing to discover the many opportunities in the West. The program is divided into six key themes: Learning; Skills; [...]

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Youth Ambassador Job – Yarra Ranges Council

Youth Ambassador Job - Yarra Ranges Council  Are you aged between 17 to 24 years and want to help shape what happens for young people in the Yarra Ranges? You can apply to be a Yarra Ranges Youth Ambassador. Payment is $31.13 per hour (Band 3) plus 25% casual [...]

By |2022-08-29T05:03:08+00:00April 14th, 2021|Opportunities|Comments Off on Youth Ambassador Job – Yarra Ranges Council