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Welcome to WorkAbility E-News; building tomorrow’s NDIS Workforce.  

April is Áutism Awareness Month. 

As the largest form of disability in Queensland, having greater understanding of Autism is important. Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) released Autism...What Next? Summary Report last year to inform development of a new digital toolkit; a central hub to help individuals and families navigate the first year following an autism diagnosis. Read the report to learn about diagnosis, experience and supports accessed by people. 

Read on for a bumper special edition...
INDUSTRY NEWS

5, 4, 3, 2…WorkAbility website has re-launched!

Check out our new website! www.workabilityqld.org.au
We have revamped to become your one-stop shop for all things NDIS workforce (and related). Save us in your favourites to access:

Special thanks to our NTSSS Project Officer, proud Birri Gubba Juru woman Raylene Hodges for the written words created for the website Acknowledgement to Country.
VISIT THE WEBSITE NOW

Cairns is GO for Community Workforce Projects
 

Cairns and Far North Queensland has four exciting community initiatives taking place across the region over 2021/2022.
 

Fifteen Managers and Allied Health Professionals at Apunipuma Cape York Council will complete a TeleHealth Administration Skill Set to help make its NDIS services more accessible to people living in regional and remote communities across the Cape York Peninsula.

As one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations in Queensland a number of senior staff will also complete the Diploma of Leadership and Management to help  strengthen its workforce capacity. 
READ MORE
Cairns Workshop open to Community 

TAFE Queensland is hosting the first face-to-face NDIS VET Practitioner and Leadership Program from April 21 - 22 and invites community organisations and VET teachers to attend.

The two-day workshop teaches contemporary information around the NDIS Capability Framework to RTO teachers, NDIS providers and community services. Reserve your spot today - spaces are limited. 
REGISTER HERE
SECTOR RESOURCES

Build your business with Back to Work
 

Employing long-term job seekers? The Queensland Government’s Back to Work program is waiting for your application today!
 
Eligible employers in regional Queensland and South East Queensland can access payments of up to $20,000 when you hire jobseekers who have experienced a period of unemployment. Applications close 30 June 2021. 
 
READ MORE HERE
TRAINING

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and TAFE Queensland are offering Queensland students who are currently studying to take part in a FREE micro-credential.

Four micro-credentials have been developed for people working in Community Services, Health and Support Services:
•         Resilience and Self-Care when Supporting Others
•         Person-centered Leadership and Mentoring
•         Person-centered Digital Skills
•         Research and Enquiry to Support Others

Courses commence Monday 19 April with flexible delivery available. 
READ MORE HERE
INDUSTRY EVENTS
NDIS Jobs Roadshows
 
Recruitment events connecting job seekers with employers to help fill a wide range of jobs in disability. 
 
Sunshine Coast NDIS Jobs Roadshow
Tuesday 20 April, 1:00-3:00pm
Online via Zoom

Maryborough NDIS Jobs Roadshow 
Wednesday 26 May, 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Brolga Theatre Foyer and Auditorium 

Hervey Bay NDIS Jobs Roadshow
Friday 28 May, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hervey Bay Neighborhood Centre

North Queensland NDIS Jobs Roadshow 
Tuesday 15 June, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Online via Zoom 
NDIS Workforce Research Forums
 
Hear the latest key findings, predictions and recommendations about the NDIS workforce for your region. 
 
Central and North Queensland Forum 
Thursday 10 June, 10:00am-12:30pm
Online via Zoom

South East Queensland Forum 
Thursday 24 June, 10:00am-12:30pm 
Online via Zoom 

West and South West Queensland Forum
Thursday 30 June, 10:00am-12:30pm
Online via Zoom 
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