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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.
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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 are thrilled to share that Ollie, the son of our founders Anne Smith and David Smith has secured award wage employment at Goodies Junction after completing our School Leavers Employment Pathway! 🎉![]()
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"This moment is incredibly personal for us—not just as parents, but as the founders of Employ for Ability. Ollie’s journey, from his Autism diagnosis at six to developing self-advocacy and workplace skills, has been one of learning, growth, and perseverance". (David Smith)![]()
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With the right support, tailored job pathways, and inclusive employers, neurodivergent individuals can thrive in meaningful work. Ollie’s success is proof that when we remove barriers and focus on strengths, true inclusion is possible.![]()
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"We are so proud of him and grateful to the coaching team at Employ for Ability, and the employers embracing neurodiversity! Let’s keep building workplaces where everyone belongs". 💙✨(AnneSmith) #NeurodiversityAtWork #InclusiveEmployment #EmployForAbility #ProudParents
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are excited to announce that we had 3 graduates from our pathways to work program commence employment at Goodies Junction this week. Congratulations to Reuben, Connor and Ollie. A big thank you to Andrew Barber, Keith Cantlie, and Vinnies Australiafor supporting the program.
Are you looking to enhance your time management, organisation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a way that aligns with your neurodivergent strengths?![]()
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Join our one-day online workshop designed to provide practical strategies for success, followed by a 1:1 coaching session to help you implement what you’ve learned!![]()
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✨ What You'll Gain:![]()
✅ A deeper understanding of neurodiversity and executive functioning![]()
✅ Time management & prioritisation strategies that actually work![]()
✅ Techniques for organisation, planning, and self-care![]()
✅ A small-group learning environment with a neuro-affirming approach![]()
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📅 Choose a session that suits you:![]()
🔹 Wednesday 19 March 2025![]()
🔹 Tuesday 29 April 2025![]()
🔹 Wednesday 18 June 2025![]()
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📧 Register now by emailing [email protected]![]()
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#employforability #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #canberra #cbr #trainingcourse #trainingprogram #learning #executivefunction #timemanagement #selfcare #personaldevelopment
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 or to register your interest, visit www.employforability.com.au or contact us on 1300 619 768 or [email protected] ![]()
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#employforability #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #canberra #cbr #workexperience #vinnies #goodiesjunction #wex #volunteers
Did you know that we run DnD for clients? ![]()
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Playing Dungeons and Dragons at Employ for Ability helps teach you valuable social skills through roleplay; such as teamwork building, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution, all in a judgement free environment. ![]()
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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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#employforability #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #canberra #cbr #socialgroup #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #roleplay
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