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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.
Understanding Masking and Burnout at Work ![]()
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This in person session explores masking (or camouflaging) in the workplace and why many neurodivergent employees feel pressure to adapt their behaviour to meet workplace expectations. While masking can sometimes help people navigate professional environments, sustained masking can lead to fatigue, stress, and neurodivergent burnout. This session supports participants to better understand these impacts and provides practical strategies to support wellbeing and more sustainable ways of working. ![]()
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Participants attend a 3 hours small-group workshop, followed by a one-on-one coaching session to reinforce learnings. Coaching sessions are up to 1 hour long and scheduled at a mutually convenient time. ![]()
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What you’ll learn: ![]()
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- What masking and camouflaging are, and why people do it ![]()
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- The impacts of masking, including experiences such as PDA and RSD ![]()
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- What neurodivergent burnout is and how to recognise the signs ![]()
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- Practical strategies such as energy estimation, pacing, and filtering ![]()
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- Workplace strategies that support healthier, more sustainable work patterns ![]()
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📅 Monday 20th July, 10am – 1pm ![]()
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📍Mitchell. Canberra ![]()
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To book your spot, contact us on 1300 619 768 or email Admin@EmployForAbility.com.au
Australian pianist Nat Bartsch presents Forever Changed, a gentle, immersive concert experience designed especially with neurodivergent audiences in mind. Nat performs music that supports emotional regulation and calm, inspired by her own autistic and ADHD identity. The performance invites you to relax, move, stim, and listen in your own way.![]()
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Ideal for anyone seeking a low-stress, welcoming concert environment. Across 50 minutes, Nat shares the stories behind her music, celebrating connection, self-acceptance, and the beauty of neurodiversity.![]()
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When: Saturday 2 May, 9am![]()
Where: Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive![]()
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for more information and to purchase tickets go to: cimf.org.au/shows/mosso-forever-changed
At the end of last year, we held our first function for clients! ![]()
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This was a celebration of the growth and development these individuals have gone through since starting our programs. Being able to see their confidence grow and the friendships that get forged in our walls is something we will never grow tired of. ![]()
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We created a situation where clients could challenge themselves to navigate various interactions they may not have been comfortable with in the past and watched as they successfully navigated it with confidence ![]()
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We played games, we had activities, and we were so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed themselves.
Employ for Ability will be closed for the holidays from 23rd December 2025 – 2 January 2026. ![]()
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Thank you for helping us make 2025 a great year, we are so looking forward to everything 2026 has in store! ![]()
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We wish you and yours a happy holiday period, and a happy 2026 💙
Our video games group is on two days a week! ![]()
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Join us for a few hours of fun, competition, collaboration, and all together good times. ![]()
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Mondays & Wednesdays from 3 – 5pm at our office in Mitchell. ![]()
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To register or for more information visit employforability.com.au, or contact us on 1300 619 768 or admin@employforability.com.au
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