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⭐MTC's Youth Employment Assistance: Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities to Reach Their Goals 💪 MTC, a leading provider of disability support services, is proud to offer a unique and personalised Youth Employment Assistance program. Designed to help young people with disabilities successfully transition from school to employment or further education, this service stands out from the rest with its tailored approach and focus on individual goals. At MTC, we understand that every individual has their own unique set of skills, goals, and challenges. That's why our team works closely with each participant to develop a personalised employment plan that caters to their specific needs and aspirations. As one of our NDIS Job Coaches, Sam, puts it, "We work together and really get to know who they are and what their skills and goals are so that we can find a way for them to overcome any barriers they may be facing." “As a Job Coach at MTC, I have the privilege of assisting school leavers into their first job. It's a rewarding experience to see the impact of our work as we run group and individual training sessions and collaborate with local businesses to promote inclusion and diversity in the community. Seeing our participants thrive and find a sense of belonging through employment is a feeling that you just can't.” ⭐Join us in promoting inclusion and diversity in the community as we collaborate with local businesses to help our participants thrive and find a sense of belonging through employment. Join us at 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7ffeMhg #EmpowerYouth #Inclusion #Diversity #NDIS #SLES #YEA

It's learning disability week! 👏 the theme this year is Do you see me? It is important that everyone is seen and heard and achievements are recognised. There are 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability (Mencap) At AutonoMe we support people who are neurodiverse or have learning disabilities to gain skills for independence and gain and sustain employment. We want to share some of our amazing learners and their achievements with you. Everyone deserves the chance to be independent and gain and sustain employment. We work in partnership with local authorities, employers, the NHS, Colleges and providers to support learners in various settings. Let's join together to ensure everyone is seen and heard not just on #learningdisabilityweek #doyouseeme? #doyouhearme? #learningdisabilities #neurodiversity #employment #careers #employers #independentliving #partnership #college #education

This InDepth article is a thorough and important read, but it's not remotely surprising. As the House of Lords' Think Work First report showed this week, young disabled people are facing significantly higher barriers to enter the workforce in this country. This isn't due to supply or discriminatory practices by employers, it's a lack of fundamental understanding on how to support disabled people into work and in turn, independent living. I'm fortunate to work at 27, when so many of my peers are *still* struggling to find meaningful employment, and are forced to rely on the state, and all of the anxiety that it brings. Before forcing disabled people to engage in work related activity that will be unlikely to yield results, the Government must spend time listening to deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, whether they are employed or not, to understand the barriers we face. We need a roadmap that lays out how far we've fallen in the last 14 years, and how we support disabled people to follow ambitious career pathways and work towards independence.

The next tranche of info about DES reforms is now OUT. I’ve not had the chance to review in depth yet, but here’s the headlines: Retaining 111 Employment Service Areas or ESAs. • Providers may offer disability employment services within an ESA or be a cohort specialist provider who can operate across a cluster of ESAs. • Cohort specialist providers will be selected where they are able to demonstrate a deep and historical expertise in working with their nominated cohorts, which is embedded in their organisation’s mission and purpose. • General disability employment providers will have market shares allocated in an ESA and be required to support market coverage for an entire ESA. • Individual participant choice of a service provider will not be subject to market shares. • Cohort specialist providers would not be subject to market share arrangements and their services will be recommended to new participants who match their specialisation at the point of referral. For DEA members, we will of course be in touch to discuss, collate your feedback, and advocate to DSS. All details are below.

To excel in the role of a disability support worker, certain skills are indispensable. These skills not only enhance the quality of care provided but also contribute to personal and professional growth within the sector.💪 1️⃣ Patience: Stay calm and professional during challenging moments. 2️⃣ Relationship Building: Build trust and rapport with clients for effective care. 3️⃣ Communication: Adapt communication for diverse needs, including clear speech and attentive listening. 4️⃣ Organization: Manage schedules and paperwork efficiently. 5️⃣ Empathy: Offer emotional support and understanding to empower clients and families. 6️⃣ Eagerness to Learn: Stay updated and committed to ongoing professional development. 👉Mastering these skills not only enriches the experience of both the support worker and the client but also reinforces the invaluable contribution to promoting dignity, independence, and well-being within the disability sector. Learn more insights here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEEQXafy #DisabilitySupportWorker #SageCareers #SageProfessionalJourney #SageEducationOpportunities #VocationalEducation #AustraliaEducation #CareerAdvancement #SkillDevelopment #HighDemandJobs #SageEducation

#DES providers, have you heard about the Practitioners’ Forum, being held on the ‘pre-day’ before our Conference – 11 June at Grand Hyatt, Melbourne? It's brought to you in partnership with our great friends at genU Training, with whom we are co-developing our Disability Employment Fundamentals series of industry-led microcredentials.  This is not the first DEA Practitioners’ Forum, but it is the first in a while. Why are we bringing it back? 1. The Disability Royal Commission has recommended that greater priority is placed on practitioner skills within DES. Anticipating that recommendation, we are keen to offer organisations greater opportunities to engage with continuing professional development. 2. Alongside our partners, we want to lead the drive towards professionalism and recognition of practitioner skills within #disabilityemployment. We believe that it is much better that such initiatives are driven from the sector than central government fiat, so DEA is keen to build our relationship with practitioners and the frontline. This will be encapsulated by our Professional Members Program (about which more soon, we promise) but opportunities for practitioners to get together, network, and learn in a group setting are a big part of that too. There will of course be CPD points attached to attendance at the Forum. 3. We recognise that staff turnover is a big issue, particularly at a time of uncertainty, and there are always temptations for front-liners to move to other (frequently better paid) jobs. One way DEA can help is to show your practitioners that they are part of a greater whole, re-emphasise the good that they do, and demonstrate that they really can build a great, fulfilling #career in this sector. 4. It’ll be fun! We’ve put together a program that encapsulates these aims – including a keynote about goal-setting from multi-gold-winning Paralympian Matt Levy OAM, a panel about different career paths in the sector, an interactive session on quality servicing led by genU Training’s Daniel Gavin, DISC profiling facilitated by the Institute of Capacity Building’s Lauren Amy Peacock MIEP, and Paul Diviny FIEP of Prospert will be upskilling practitioners on how to use business intelligence to support their participants to get jobs. It’ll be led by the wonderful Wayne Herbert MAICD FIEP as MC, who himself has built an amazing career within the sector – so there is no one better to prove our point. The event is mainly aimed at practitioners or those close to the front-line. I see it as a great opportunity to build up and reward up-and-coming talent, as well as those who have shown outstanding commitment over a long period. We’ve tried to keep the price as low as possible because we want to maximise engagement, and we think $300 is a bargain for a half-day’s high-quality #training, with #networking opportunities and refreshments thrown in! Register your teams here: https://lnkd.in/gC2BwAWU

Did you know that for over a decade, we've been working with service providers to improve disability employment practice where it matters - at the client interface? We leave compliance training to others and focus on person-centred practice that aligns service provision with the needs of participants and employers. Our programs are recognised globally and focused. Importantly, we can tailor training to your needs by drawing on our extensive resource bank. Where necessary, we'll research and develop a program in response to feedback from the field from service providers and our field staff who deliver employment via our highly specialised Customised Employment program. We're not sandstone people who admire problems for a living; we're practitioners and researchers who do the work daily. Even our research staff work with clients in the field, supporting employment outcomes. Real-world experience, real-world evidence, real-world training and development. https://lnkd.in/gbgNCYSw #customisedemployment #disabilityemployment #des #ndis #ade #discovery #intellectualdisability #asd #cderp #cderpcollege #workfirst #glidein #drpetersmith #customisedemploymenttraining

🙋♀️ Register your interest today to take part in an important piece of research we're conducting, in association with the Fraser of Allander Institute, to understand the barriers employers face when hiring people with learning disabilities. Your participation will be completely confidential and will help us to understand what needs to change to increase the employment rate for people with learning disabilities. Only 4-8% of people with learning disabilities in Scotland are in paid employment. That's the lowest employment rate for any health condition or disability. Here's the link to sign up: https://lnkd.in/eK8f4K5b We're keen to hear from HR/People leads, EDI experts and hiring managers in all sectors - public, private, charity, education - and we'd love your support with this. We will create a safe space for you to share your thoughts and please be assured the data we collect will be anonymised before analysis. Your contributions to our research really will help to change mindsets, improve access to opportunities and shape a better, more inclusive future. #ResearchProject #research #TakePart #TakeOurSurvey #EmployerSurvey #ShareYourExperience #access #AccessToEmployment #BarriersToEmployment #BarriersToHiring #barriers #LearningDisabilities #LearningDisability #neurodiversity #intersectionality #HR #PeopleAndCulture #EDI #HiringManagers #BreakBarriers #DisabilityInclusion #inclusion #InclusiveRecruiting

In the trenches - a reminder that this is why working in Employment services is a privilege …. The next 17 days will see the opportunity for the Disability Employment sector to truly shape a new way of servicing and supporting people with a disability in the pursuit of identifying capabilities, linking pathways and supporting opportunities so that we can see a better parity and representation of those with a disability in Australia have meaningful careers at all levels. #RealisingPotential Many of my sector colleagues are busily working on disseminating data, relishing in case studies ( how amazing is it reading impactful stories!) and exploring innovative service models through writing to the elusive character counts. Its no easy task. It’s long days, late nights but much like this time 12 months ago (AASS) & 3 years ago (WFA) - it is all worth it when employers and participants will be afforded the best service options as the New Specialist Disability Employment Services will commence next year. Being an IEP Fellow, I can see and feel first hand the pressured time for those involved in bid submissions, those on the frontline still delivering important services and those supporting either groups. I take from the RFT and the many sector discussions the confidence that the industry isn’t broken, the services delivered impact and change lives and the new model will simply allow the great outcomes to continue with a level of simplification, additional innovation, approach and broader support with the likes of the Centre of Excellence. So whilst it feels like the trenches are deep right now, remember that the most surreal projects are underpinned by the best laid foundations.

A fantastic opportunity to be a part of the a change! We are looking for participants who are HR/People Leaders, EDI Experts and Hiring Managers to help us what needs to change to increase the employment rate for people with learning disabilities. Here's the link to sign up: https://lnkd.in/eK8f4K5b We will create a safe space for you to share your thoughts and please be assured the data we collect will be anonymised before analysis. Your contributions to our research really will help to change mindsets, improve access to opportunities and shape a better, more inclusive future. #ResearchProject #research #TakePart #TakeOurSurvey #EmployerSurvey #ShareYourExperience #access #AccessToEmployment #BarriersToEmployment #BarriersToHiring #barriers #LearningDisabilities #LearningDisability #neurodiversity #intersectionality #HR #PeopleAndCulture #EDI #HiringManagers #BreakBarriers #DisabilityInclusion #inclusion #InclusiveRecruiting