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School Leaver Employment Supports Program (SLES)
Our SLES Program is designed to help young adults with an autism diagnosis (or other neurodivergent conditions) become job ready.
Inclusion in Employment – Rina’s Story
This is the first video in a series of stories for Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards that highlight inclusion in the Canberra community – Rina’s Story
Alternative techniques should replace traditional interviews for individuals with an Autism diagnosis. By Elise Bulless.
Alternative techniques should replace traditional interviews for individuals with an Autism diagnosis.
‘Seeing Machines’ uncovers candidates abilities
Nick is a client of Employ for Ability who is on the autism spectrum and also experiences severe anxiety. We worked with Nick to examine areas of interest he may want to work in and explored areas of strength.
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Employ for Ability
Helping organisations to gain an advantage by hiring people with Autism and Neurodiversity. Helping people with Autism and Neurodiversity to navigate the job search process.
Employ for Ability has a Chess Club where you can learn how to play in a non-competitive environment. We provide a judgment free space for players of all skill levels to improve their game, learn new tactics and techniques, and connect with others with similar interests. ![]()
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Chess Club runs 2-5pm every Friday ![]()
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For more information or to register your interest, visit employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or [email protected] ![]()
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Food plays a vital role in energy, focus, and overall well-being. This program is designed to help participants develop a better understanding of nutrition in a way that suits their needs. We recognise that sensory sensitivities, executive functioning differences, and personal preferences can shape how we approach food. ![]()
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Through interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and individualised coaching, participants will explore practical strategies to build a positive relationship with food, improve meal planning skills, and make choices that work for them—without rigid rules or pressure. ![]()
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● Exploring what food is for each individual to build self-awareness ![]()
● Understanding hunger, thirst, and sensory needs around food ![]()
● How emotions and environment can impact eating habits ![]()
● The role of food in energy and focus ![]()
● An introduction to simple self-meal planning and food prep ![]()
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📅 Delivery and dates 📅 ![]()
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Nutrition Program is a 5-week course, each week consists of a 2-hour small group session followed by a 1-hour one-on-one with a coach to reinforce personal goals and learnings. ![]()
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The next upcoming program starts 13 May 2025. ![]()
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For more information or to register your interest, visit employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or [email protected] ![]()
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Our Hospitality course run at The Canberra Food Co-op is a 6-week course where participants will develop skills and knowledge required to work in the hospitality industry. ![]()
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Clients will rotate through stations each week and by the end of the course will have experience in lunch preparation, lunch service, front of house, kitchen and dish cleaning, stock management and point of sale systems operation. ![]()
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This is an opportunity to gain skills in a safe, diverse, and welcoming work environment, as well as adding new and marketable skills to your CV. ![]()
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To register your interest or for more information visit www.employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or admin @employforability.com.au ![]()
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Are you interested in art? Employ for Ability has a weekly art group focused on creating art in a fun and social setting! Last week we learnt how to draw landscapes using a variety of different methods. We aim to teach new and varied techniques and styles as we explore all the joys that art has to offer. ![]()
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Art Group is suitable for all skill and experience levels. We provide all the necessary tools, or you can bring your preferred medium to work with. ![]()
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📅 Art Group runs every Tuesday 2 – 4pm ![]()
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For more information or to register your interest, visit www.employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or [email protected] ![]()
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The Work Ready Program aims to provide a pathway for participants to work-readiness. It includes individualized self-regulation techniques, the creation of a work-based schedule and immersion in simulated work activities and scenarios. ![]()
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By the end of the program, participants will have made their own Neurodiversity Passport to showcase and use as a means of self-advocacy with their current or future employer. Work Ready helps to build confidence and teach skills for workplace sustainability. ![]()
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Work Ready is an 8-week program, each week consists of a small group workshop followed up with a one-on-one coaching session to further develop skills and maximise individual goals. ![]()
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The next upcoming Work Ready Program starts 2 May 2025. ![]()
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For more information or to register your interest, visit employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or [email protected] ![]()
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