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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.
We know that looking for a job can be hard. Our Employment Pursuit Program (EPP) helps participants gain the skills and confidence needed to navigate the process. The program covers topics such as developing resumes and cover letters for specific roles, finding opportunities, preparing for interviews, and accepting/declining a job opportunity. ![]()
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EPP is a 6-week program, each session consists of a 3-hour small group workshop followed with a one-on-one coaching session to further develop skills and reinforce learnings. ![]()
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The next EPP upcoming starts on Tuesday 17th June. For more information or to register your interest, visit employforability.com.au, or contact us on 1300 619 768 or admin@employforability.com.au ![]()
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Employ for Ability's Gardening group has been hard at work tending to our plot at the Canberra Organic Growers Society (COGS) ![]()
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Each week Garden Group goes to water, weed, and harvest the wide variety of produce that we grow. They also get the chance to learn plant care, garden design and sustainable practices. ![]()
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Garden Group runs every Tuesday from 10am – 12pm ![]()
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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 admin@employforability.com.au ![]()
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Employ for Ability is heading to the Autism Works Employment Summit in Adelaide on April 30, 2025!![]()
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Despite the incredible strengths and diverse skillsets of autistic individuals, research shows that the unemployment rate remains over three times higher than for people with other disabilities—and nearly six times higher than for those without disability.![]()
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The Autism Works Employment Summit brings together industry leaders to explore real strategies for improving autism inclusion in the workplace. We’re thrilled that our co-founder, David Smith, will be joining the conversation as a guest panellist.![]()
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You’ll also find us in the exhibition centre, where we’ll be showcasing our inclusion programs, corporate consultancy, and support services.![]()
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We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and share our passion for building truly inclusive workplaces. See you there! ![]()
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You can find out more here: www.officeforautism.sa.gov.au/autism-works-employment-summit ![]()
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Our Effective Communication Program (ECP) focuses on equipping participants with the communication skills they need for building relationships socially and in employment. We build on existing skills and enhance capabilities relevant to the workplace. ![]()
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ECP is a 10-week program, each week consists of a 3-hour small group session and a one-on-one with a coach to reinforce learnings and goals. ![]()
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The next upcoming ECP starts Monday 19 May 2025. ![]()
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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 admin@employforability.com.au ![]()
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Some of our clients do work experience at Goodies Junction where they help sort and arrange donation items for resale. Through doing this work experience participants will learn about inventory management, stock control, safe lifting, and retail. Participants will also learn about reducing landfill, how old items can be given a new life and raising money for charitable causes. ![]()
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Thanks again to Goodies Junction for partnering with us to provide valuable work experience opportunities to our clients. ![]()
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For more information visit employforability.com.au or contact us on contact us on 1300 619 768 or admin@employforability.com.au![]()
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